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Capitol Connection: Recapping the DNC
CHICAGO (CBS 58) -- This week, the biggest political story across the country, and certainly in Wisconsin, was the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CBS 58's Emilee Fannon, A.J. Bayatpour, and Adam Rife were all a part of the team coverage in Chicago. Fannon and Bayatpour recap some of the...
National Pro Fastpitch player Taylor McQuillin never let health issues beat her on the field
CHICAGO (CBS) — Taylor McQuillin has been playing softball since she was seven years old.She'd already undergone five surgeries by then to try to help repair her vision and partial hearing loss due to Duane Syndrome, a rare disorder she was born with."I am pretty much as close to completely blind, legally blind in the left eye, as you can get," she said. "I can see shadows but have no peripheral vision, can only see this way, but I think it's because I can see from the right eye in this direction. I've never known what it's like to live...
New-look offense hopes to bring football back to title contention
The 2023 Washington University football season was one of ups and downs. On one hand, WashU football set records. Their 66-0 thumping of Elmhurst University was the program’s largest victory in 85 years, and then-junior Collin Goldberg broke the record for the longest-scoring play in program history — only to break his own record the next week.
"Sum of all parts": Kamala Harris nomination is the culmination of "fierce" Black women leaders
CHICAGO — "We are a party of the future, we're not a party of the past," Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison proclaimed during his remarks to the sparse yet lively crowd of the Black Caucus meeting in Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center Wednesday. As he mused about a future...
Chicagoland bracing for extreme, dangerous heat; cooling centers open
Extreme, dangerous heat will grip Chicagoland for the next three days. High temperatures are projected to reach 90 and above from Sunday through Tuesday, making it four consecutive days of 90-degree heat, including Saturday. The National Weather Servuice has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Monday at noon. Sunday will be sunny, warm and humid, […]
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
2024 Football Preview | Experienced Sandburg eyes deep playoff run
2023 Record: 6-4 (lost 27-7 to Minooka in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs) OUTLOOK: Sandburg flipped the script last season, going 6-3 in the regular season to earn a playoff nod after going 3-6 in 2022. They will play this year in the new Southwest Valley Conference.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
This NFL Star Wants to Help Dolton Lunch Lady Who Stole $1.5 MILLION Worth of Chicken Wings!
CHICAGO, IL — A former school worker from Illinois, convicted of stealing $1.5 million worth of food, primarily chicken wings, has received unexpected support from an NFL player. Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones recently made headlines with his offer to pay for the stolen chicken wings in an attempt to secure the release of Vera Liddell from prison.
Data refutes Pritzker’s DNC claims about Illinois economy: Analyst
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than […]
Apply Now: New Lenox Christmas Market Seeks Artisans, Small Business Owners for Seasonal Event
New Lenox, IL – The Village of New Lenox is gearing up for its annual Christmas in the Commons, a winter event that has become a hallmark of the holiday season. The celebration kicks off on November 30 and continues on select weekends through December 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the festive atmosphere, which includes a grand 50-foot tall Santa Claus, sparkling lights, and numerous family-friendly activities.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to welcome families to Du Quoin State Fair
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Children family services will soon welcome hundreds of foster parents to celebrate how they are changing the lives of thousands of Illinois youth. DCFS is celebrating its 39th annual foster and adoptive family picnic. This year’s theme is “Be a Child’s...
Trojans Volleyball Splits Trinity Christian Tri-Match
Palos Heights, IL - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Volleyball Team notched their first victory of the season against Trinity Christian College on Saturday afternoon. In their first match, the Trojans won their first set of the season against Georgetown College, before ultimately falling 3-1. The Trojans built on that momentum in their second match, against Trinity Christian. After falling in a close first set, HLGU came back to win the next three sets in a row to pick up their first win. Next up, the Trojans will face off against University of Saint Mary at home on August 28 at 6 pm.
Lansing Village Board takes care of odds and ends
LANSING, Ill. (August 24, 2024) – A fire hydrant flow testing program could soon begin in the village if approval is given at the next Village Board meeting. The Board heard a presentation at its August 20 meeting from Carlos Covarrubias, a regional manager for M.E. Simpson Co., Inc., who explained the benefits of the project.
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