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Cicada egg-eating mites causing bites and rashes
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — If you thought problems with pesky cicadas were gone, guess again. It now appears people are getting bites and rashes from a mite which feeds on cicada eggs. The Oak Leaf Itch Mite is the culprit. They were first detected in Illinois in 2007 in...
West Side of Robinson Could See Grocery Store and Donut Shop
(Robinson) – The city continues to work on bringing a grocery store to the West edge of Robinson. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, was a guest on Civic Interest this week and spoke about the ongoing process. Shimer also says work continues to bring a donut shop to the West...
College Basketball Powerhouses Get Huge Thanksgiving Matchup On CBS
The 2024-25 college basketball season is still months away. However, it's never too early to start marking those calendars with some marquee matchups. While Thanksgiving Day usually belongs to the NFL, there is a college basketball showdown that should catch everybody's attention. It was ...
Decatur family is homeless no more, thanks to non-profit
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A non-profit organization in Decatur is finished with its new home for one homeless family. The project showcased the Decatur community working together to provide a special need for the less fortunate. Empowerment Opportunity Center (EOC) Specialist Reese Caldwell is someone who works closely with the candidates. “That’s the reason why […]
ISU names suite at CEFCU Arena for Andy Butler, one of the 'Redbird 7'
Illinois State University will rename a suite at CEFCU Arena in honor of Andy Butler. Butler was one of the so-called "Redbird 7" who died in a plane crash on April 7, 2015, while returning home from the NCAA college basketball championship game in Indianapolis. The seven men are permanently memorialized outside the north entrance of CEFCU Arena, along with a plaque on the concourse.
Deceased female in vehicle belonging to missing woman
ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV) — According to the Parke County Sheriff’s office Facebook page, a vehicle belonging to 79 year old Carolyn Braner of Rockville was found on Friday morning in Parke County. In the vehicle was a deceased female. Braner was reported missing on August 14. The following is the Facebook post from the Parke […]
Mid-August update: 2025 Indiana basketball recruiting board
With the start of the fall semester on the horizon, it’s time to update the ITH 2025 Indiana basketball recruiting board. In the latest version of our 2025 Indiana basketball recruiting board, we’ve removed a few prospects who recently eliminated the Hoosiers from consideration, including Malachi Moreno. Four...
5 new restaurants move into Purdue's Memorial Union as new semester begins
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Just over two years after the Purdue Memorial Union unveiled a $47 million facelift to its underground restaurant and retail area, the space is seeing another wave of changes as a new school year begins. Of the 12 restaurant and retail options in the Memorial Union's basement, five have been replaced. The five restaurants leaving are BBQ District, Burger 101, Chef Bill Kim's, Fresh Fare and Pizza & Parm Shop. ...
Drug Nitazene Found in Central Indiana, Linked to Fatal Overdose
FISHERS, IND — A new drug called nitazene, stronger than fentanyl, has appeared in Central Indiana. It was recently connected to a fatal overdose. The Hamilton County Coroner says nitazene is sometimes called the “Frankenstein Drug” because of its potency. Nitazene was found in a 39-year-old man who died. The coroner said the first toxicology […] The post Drug Nitazene Found in Central Indiana, Linked to Fatal Overdose appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
Governor Pritzker Announces Record Tourism Growth in 2023
CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism announced Illinois welcomed 112 million domestic and international visitors who spent $47 billion in 2023 – an increase of 1 million visitors and $3 billion in spending from 2022, according to data provided by Tourism Economics. This surge in tourism also led to a new all-time high in hotel tax revenue figures in FY24, totaling $322 million —a 4.5% increase over the previous record set in FY23.
Hundreds of Big Lots stores set to close, including several in Illinois and Indiana
Discount retailer Big Lots is set to close over 300 stores nationwide as the company grapples with continued financial issues that have clouded the once-thriving chain's future. A filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission from late last month noted that the retailer could close up to 315 stores...
GRAPHIC: Nearly one-third of Midwest ag exports sent to Asian markets
The majority of Midwest-produced agriculture exports remain in North America, but nearly one-third are sent to Asia. The Midwest exported $13.28 billion in agricultural products in 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau trade data, which categorizes the Midwest as 12 central states. Nearly two-thirds of those exports were destined for...
Illinois Braces for Strong Thunderstorms Near I-80 Friday Afternoon: Weekend Rain Expected
Chicago, IL — Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon near and north of Interstate 80, potentially becoming severe with damaging winds and hail. According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, the most intense storms are likely between 4 and 10 p.m. today. Residents in affected areas should be prepared for wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
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