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Illinois Trying to Remove Your Driver’s License From Your Wallet
If the state of Illinois gets its way, you won't have a driver's license in your wallet anymore. They plan to forcefully take it away and move it somewhere else. This is me predicting that many will not be pleased with the destination while the younger generation will likely be thrilled.
Champaign police seek help finding missing 15-year-old with medical condition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The Champaign Police Department is seeking information on a 15-year-old reported missing on July 13. Police say Damien Andrews was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans, and red and white shoes. Andrews is described as 5 foot 7 inches weighing 175 pounds, has...
Contractor cited for exposing framing workers to fall hazards
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Friday that it cited an Illinois construction contractor for a continued pattern of exposing workers to deadly fall hazards. OSHA cited Arcola-based Miller Building Systems LLC for four “willful” violations for intentionally failing to provide adequate fall protection to employees working at...
Cars, community & competition: Mahomet Auto Fest drives enthusiasm for 15th year
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — On Sunday, people were cruising into Mahomet for one of Central Illinois’ biggest car shows. The 15th year of the Mahomet Auto Fest brought together car enthusiasts and car show contestants to appreciate the more than 275 new and vintage rides. After handing out 45 trophies, the cars took a victory […]
Cutting sports at Illinois to pay for revenue sharing? Illini AD Josh Whitman: “We’re not foreclosing any options”
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Major changes have rocked the boat of college sports the past five years with the addition of the transfer portal and name, image and likeness and even more reform is on the horizon. The agreed upon House vs. NCAA settlement is about to further shift the college sports landscape, as revenue sharing […]
Central Illinois zoos showcase new baby animals, summer attractions
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Between the new cotton-top tamarins at Miller Park or the albino buffalo at Wildlife Prairie Park, there’s plenty to do across three central Illinois zoos during the summer. Wildlife Prairie Park stays busy with new additions. “We have seven elk calves and 13 baby...
Bizarre Earthquake in Northern Illinois Monday Felt By Hundreds
I've followed earthquakes for decades and cannot remember hardly any earthquakes striking this part of Illinois. It was a jolt that was strong enough to be felt by hundreds and has been confirmed by the USGS. According to the time stamp on the USGS site, this weird north-central Illinois earthquake...
Northern Illinois Braces For High Wind And Derecho Threats Today
The Northern Illinois area just made it through a pretty wild weekend weather wise, and guess what? The terrifying ride isn't over yet, because another round of nasty could be hitting the Stateline area Monday night. Severe Weather Threats in Northern Illinois. On Saturday night I found myself driving home...
Severe Weather Threat late tonight/Tuesday morning
We have a severe weather threat for the area late tonight and Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says while plenty remains uncertain, there is some concern for damaging wind a brief, weak tornado or two in northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois this evening into the overnight period.
Different views of how Biden, Trump impact Illinois’ down-ballot races
(The Center Square) – Whether the top of the ballot in November’s election helps or hurts down-ballot candidates depends on who you ask. November is expected to be a rematch between former President Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden. Trump is expected to get the Republican nomination in Milwaukee this week. Biden’s future as the Democratic Party’s nominee is in question, though he has been adamant he will remain...
RNC Live Blog, Day 1: Trump Announces Vance as VP Pick as Chicagoans Join Protest
WTTW News reporters are spread out across Milwaukee covering the 2024 Republican National Convention and the Illinois delegation. Check back throughout the day for continuous updates and be sure to tune in to “Chicago Tonight” live at 5:30 and 10 p.m. Trump Announces US Sen. JD Vance of...
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