Melvin
LATEST NEWS
MFPD Responds to Peotone Structural Fire – No Injuries
At approximately 4:22 p.m. on July 10, the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) was dispatched to a reported structural fire in the 200 block of West Street in Peotone. The first units arrived on scene within three minutes of the initial call for service. Fire crews reported moderate smoke and flames showing from a two-story residential structure. A full still was activated for additional personnel and equipment.
Neville Gets the Best of McKinney at Oakshade for Fourth Summit Modified Win of the Season
Trevor Neville had no problems figuring out Oakshade Raceway in his first trip to the Ohio dirt track with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Saturday night. Neville of Mackinaw, IL, led all 25 laps at Oakshade for his fourth Hell Tour win of 2024. He held off Mike...
Midwest Storm Alert: Tornado Risk, 75+ mph Winds Expected Monday
Chicago, IL – The Midwest is on high alert as severe weather is forecasted to impact the region on Monday, July 15. One or more clusters of severe storms may develop along a cold front, posing risks for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail. According to the NOAA...
Illinois officials condemn political violence after attempted Trump assassination
(The Center Square) – In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Illinois officials condemned political violence and urged for unity. In Butler County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, just minutes into a political rally speech, Trump quickly halted his speech, grabbed his right ear and ducked behind a podium on stage in a rural field with thousands of supporters watching as at least eight gunshots rang out. One...
Illinois Ramping Up Efforts to Stop Horrific Human Trafficking
If I were given superpowers to stop just one injustice in the world, it would likely be this one. Human trafficking is a horrific crime and the state of Illinois is ramping up efforts to crack down on those that exploit the safety and freedom of others. The Illinois State...
Dengue Infecting More Illinoisans, CDC Issues Warning
The CDC has issued a warning as an illness spreads through Illinois. As of June 25th, there's a dengue warning in effect for the U.S., per the CDC, just in time for summer travel for a lot of folks. According to NBC Chicago, 27 Illinoisans are currently positive for dengue....
Bulls Rookie Already Becoming Fan Favorite in Chicago
The Chicago Bulls were one of the winners of the 2024 NBA Draft as they landed hometown hero Matas Buzelis with the 11th overall pick. Once a five-star recruit and considered one of the best players in his class, Buzelis wasn't expected to fall out of the top ten. The Chicago native who went to school at Hinsdale is already on his way to becoming a fan favorite.
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Petersen Health Care receives go-ahead to sell off Illinois properties
A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware gave approval Thursday to Petersen Health Care's deals with Delaware and Illinois based LLCs to sell many of the company's properties as part of an $118 million sale. Judge Thomas Horan signed an order approving Peoria-based Petersen's deals with Petersen Acquisition LLC, based in...
Meet the 27 Illinois athletes on Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Team USA is officially set for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Wednesday unveiled the full, final roster for its 2024 Olympic team, a group of nearly 600 athletes who will represent the United States across 31 different sports for the Paris Games, which run from July 26 to Aug. 11.
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for July 14, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of July 1, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY. 4435 N. Constantine Ave., Peoria Heights: Brock Herrman to Pearl Enterprises of Illinois LLC, $78,000. 127 Keller St., Bartonville:...
Small Illinois City Arena Rated Top 100 In U.S. For Ticket Sales
Chicago isn't the only city in Illinois that hosts great concerts and live events. Secondary Illinois City Rising Through The Ranks For Ticket Sales. The Midwest, especially Illinois has been a hub for concerts and live events. There are venues throughout our state that host some of the biggest names in entertainment. Of course, Chicago is a big part of that but other cities are stepping up to the plate too.
Illinois Dairy Queen Locations Passing Out Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
Ice cream is always a good idea, but free ice cream is a better idea. You can score some free frozen treats on National Ice Cream Day from Dairy Queen. As a Midwesterner I appreciate all four seasons of the year, in fact the one year of my life that I lived in L.A. and didn't have seasons was one of my least favorites! We need the seasons so we know when to double our ice cream intake.
Dangerous Resin Found in 21 Million Toys Available in Illinois
You would have thought that someone in the manufacturing company would have realized this was a bad idea from the start. There are now 21 million miniature toys that were available in Illinois that are suddenly under an emergency recall for violating federal hazardous substances act. This is a new...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.