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Illinois Representatives Sorensen, Durbin, And Duckworth Reveal $25.4 Million Funding For Mass Transit Districts
Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), have announced that the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) and the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District will receive a total of $25,415,095 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. MetroLINK will be awarded $10,000,000, while the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District will receive $14,415,095.
WATCH: Elusive emu makes it back home after 2 years on the run
HENNING, Ill. (WCIA) – After almost two years on the run, the infamous Central Illinois emu has been caught and is back home. The emu was part of a mob of emus that escaped in late July of 2022 after someone intentionally opened the gates at the farm to let both cows and emus escape. […]
FDA: Quaker Oats’ Danville Plant May have been Contaminated with Salmonella for Four Years
DANVILLE — The local Quaker Oats plant that closed in June may have been contaminated with salmonella for as long as four years, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a letter to parent company PepsiCo last month following a recall of millions of granola bars and...
About 30% of Pillsburied art salvagable despite fire: curator
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials are celebrating some art previously thought to be lost to a Springfield business. Among buildings the June 19 fire in downtown Springfield included is the one holding the Pillsburied art exhibit. The Pillsburied art exhibit was designed to salvage and recycle the aesthetics of the abandoned Pillsbury factory in Springfield. After […]
Watch: Former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon has monster debut in NBA Summer League
Terrence Shannon Jr. made his Las Vegas Summer League debut in style. The former Illinois basketball star threw down a dunk over a New Orleans center, Yves Missi, on a fast-break attempt and then a couple of minutes later followed it up with a block of guard Jermaine Cousinard on a pull-up attempt on Friday at the Pavilion in Las Vegas for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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...
‘Have a Nice Day!’ Text Scam Ripping Off Many Victims in Illinois
Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account. The state of Illinois has issued several warnings...
Dangerous heat settling into Central Illinois
The hot and humid conditions will continue for the next few days. Sunday and Monday will be dangerously hot across Central Illinois. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from 1 p.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday. With air temperatures in the mid-90s and dew...
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...
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.
2 OSF surgeons look to stand out with new endoscopic spine program
Max Kahn, MD, and Sohail Syed, MD, said they're both optimistic about the direction endoscopic spine surgery is taking, and they see its growing potential in spinal care. They work with OSF HealthCare, which added endoscopic spine services at Peoria, Ill.-based OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Bloomington, Ill.-based OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center earlier this year.
‘Have a Nice Day!’ Text Scam Ripping Off Many Victims in Illinois
Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account. The state of Illinois has issued several warnings...
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.
Nearly All Illinois AT&T Customers Just Had Personal Data Exposed
If your cell phone provider in Illinois is AT&T, you need to keep a close eye on your credit history and personal information as the company has revealed that nearly all of its customers were exposed in a historic data breach. This alert comes directly from AT&T. They have created...
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