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IDPH, DNR And Rock Island Area Health Authorities Investigating Gastrointestinal Disease That Sickened At Least 12 People
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are working with public health authorities in Rock Island and Iowa to investigate an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, a gastrointestinal disease, in persons helping at a Rock Island County wildlife rehabilitation facility. Public health officials said at least 12 individuals have been identified with probable or confirmed disease following contact with raccoons at Pat’s Bandits in Hillsdale. The people are residents of Iowa and from four counties in Illinois.
Conflict of interest leads to new trial in Woodford County homicide case
The Illinois 4th District Appellate Court has overturned a Woodford County woman's murder conviction. Maya Nodine will be granted a new trial in the death of 47-year-old Joy Hattan. Nodine had been convicted of first-degree murder after she drove into oncoming traffic in an attempt to kill herself and struck Hattan's vehicle in December 2021. ...
Wayne Carter Classic Rained Out
Morris, Ill., July 13—Rain washed out Saturday evening’s annual Wayne Carter Classic presented by Rod Baker Ford and D’Arcy Chevrolet ASA Midwest Tour event at the Grundy County Speedway. Because of scheduling, the program at the third-mile paved oval will not be rescheduled. Practice had been held...
Bobby Pierce sweeps the weekend, earns fourth straight World of Outlaws win
The following is a press release from World Racing Group and the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model Series:. Bobby Pierce continued to prove why he is one of the top dirt Late Model drivers in the country through the weekend in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Oakwood, IL native picked...
Greek Reunion brings energy, excitement to campus
This weekend, Greek life members and alumni from various fraternities and sororities returned to campus for the annual Greek Reunion. The event brings a vibrant and lively feeling to campus, with attendees eager to reconnect and celebrate. The atmosphere on Green Street is energetic as huge crowds assemble outside the...
Illinois' long history of political violence
The country is reeling from the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Driving the news: Officials and lawmakers have condemned political violence, saying it has no place in America.Yes, but: Political historians would tell you that assassination attempts are sadly far too familiar in American history. Zoom in: In Illinois, political violence has plagued the state's history, including the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and Chicagoan Jack Ruby shooting of President John F. Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. Here are three acts of political violence that shaped Illinois history:President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt & Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, 1933 On Feb....
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Heat is soon to be in retreat in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Good Monday, bloggers — The sun was rising through smoke from wildfires in western Canada. That is where the red hue is coming from. The sun will shine bright through the smoke all day, allowing us to warm up to the mid and upper-90s.
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...
Yelp claims Illinois has one of the Top 10 Tattoo Shops in the US
IF (and that is a big if) you are going to get a tattoo, why not have one of the best of the best in the US do the tattoo for you? Here is the place Yelp claims is not only the best tattoo shop in Illinois, but one of the ten best in the entire US...
Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
Look To The Sky Because Air Shows Coming To IL & WI This Summer
If you're looking for some family entertainment this summer, I highly suggest checking out an airshow in Illinois or Wisconsin. One of my favorite things to do in the summer as a kid was going to air shows. Growing up, it seemed like they were happening all the time. It was one of those things I remember my whole family enjoyed so we went whenever possible.
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Choose your soccer champion with the BetMGM Illinois bonus code SBWIRE and if that bet comes back as a loss, you’ll receive a bonus-bet refund back equal to your first bet, up to a maximum of $1,500. Sunday caps off a month of drama this weekend with the finals of both the European championships and the Copa America.
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...
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.
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