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Congresswoman Budzinski opens small business training lecture at CAP 1908
Late Monday morning, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski of Illinois’s 13th congressional district opened for a small business training lecture dedicated to empowering Springfield’s Black community, kicking off a packed day of activities for the congresswoman which concluded with a tour of Black-owned businesses across Springfield. The training course was...
Children living in southern IL affected by hardship receive new shoes
ANNA, Ill. (KBSI)- WIBH Radio in Anna announced that children shoes purchased through its annual Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign, which ended in May, have arrived and are ready for pick-up. Shoes are available free of charge in sizes 7 toddler to 5. kids while supplies last. The shoes are...
Senior health fair hosted by State Sen. Rezin, other lawmakers postponed to later date
The annual Senior Health Fair hosted by lawmakers including Morris State Senator Sue Rezin, Sycamore State Representative Jeff Keicher, Cherry Valley State Senator Dave Syverson, Savanna State Representative Tony McCombie, and Dixon State Representative Bradley Fritts is being postponed and rescheduled to a future date. The annual event had been scheduled to take place at DeKalb High School on Thursday.
Appellate attorneys for state argue circumstantial evidence ‘overwhelms’ any potential errors in Bliefnick case
QUINCY — The appellate attorneys for the people of the state of Illinois in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick have filed a response brief in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, arguing that a new trial is unnecessary. The 36-page brief was prepared by...
Oswego Village Board approves agreement for Hudson Pointe Two housing development
Hudson Pointe Two will be the latest Oswego housing development after the Oswego Village Board approved several agreements with the developer Cal Atlantic, also known as Lennar. The 81-acre project calls for 144 single family homes. In addition, 87 owner-occupied two-story townhomes in 19 buildings with four to five units...
Severe Storms and Heatwaves: Millions at Risk Across the Northeast (Video)
A massive tornado was recorded in Oswego, a suburb of Chicago. This severe weather event resulted in significant damage, including downed trees and power outages affecting nearly 400,000 customers in Northern Illinois. Pounding rain and strong winds created hazardous driving conditions. Impact on O’Hare Airport. Chicago’s O’Hare Airport experienced...
Ottawa: OSF Postpones Next State Hearing on Regional Plan
According to Commissioner Tom Ganiere at Tuesday night's Ottawa City Council meeting, OSF has postponed the hearing about the Ottawa St. Elizabeth plan in front of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. Previously the Board was to hear the OSF plan on August 8. Ganiere believes this shows that OSF is willing to further its discussions with various agencies regarding the new hospital and the services that will be available in Ottawa.
Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District assist in Yorkville water rescue
The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District reports that a child is safe after they were reported missing in the Fox River near Hydraulic Ave in Yorkville Tuesday morning. Dispatch reported a child was on a tube in the river and went missing at approximately 10:52. A Chief Officer with the BKFPD was on scene within a minute and met with a bystander who reported the child was out of the water and safe. The child was confirmed to be out of the water and was checked out by paramedics.
Peoria High to be among the first schools in Illinois playing girls flag football
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Peoria High is the oldest high school in Illinois but it will be one of the new kids on the block this fall. It will be among the first schools to field a girl’s flag football team competing in the Illinois High School Association’s newest sport. The IHSA is adding girls […]
‘I feel very, very blessed': Woman trapped in vehicle surrounded by live power lines on I-55 recounts experience
A woman who was trapped in her vehicle on I-55 while surrounded by live power lines during Monday evening's storms is recalling the harrowing experience. Jennifer Sternal told NBC Chicago she was trapped in her vehicle for nearly six hours after tornado-warned storms swept through Will County. As Sternal was...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association hosts first Special Olympics flag football program
Kids with the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association have hit the gridiron this year as members of the first Special Olympics flag football program. Calling themselves the Wildcats, the team is made up of athletes ages 7-15 to learn more about the game of football, as well as teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness.
Winnebago principal’s personal experience inspires Illinois school’s cardiac safety law
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — This Fall, all schools in Illinois will be required to have a plan in place in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. A Winnebago principal advocated for the law after it happened to her, and now her school is one of three Heart Safe Schools in the state. […]
Dekalb Man Rescued from Starved Rock
A man from Dekalb is in the hospital after falling at Starved Rock. The 76 year old was hiking La Salle Canyon Wednesday afternoon when he lost his balance and tumbled 25 feet into the creek below. Utica, Oglesby and Wallace first responders used ropes to pull the man out of the creek and get him to the river. Ottawa River Rescue carried him safely to shore. He was then taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa. Conservation Sergeant Phil Wire said the man was scraped and bruised from tumbling 4 times during his fall, but he was alert and conscious. No charges are expected.
Advanced Photon Source reopens at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont after being upgraded
One of the most complex high-tech machines on Earth is back up and running Wednesday in Lemont at the Argonne National Laboratory.Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, U.S. Department of Energy officials and Argonne representatives gathered to celebrate the upgrade of the "Advanced Photon Source."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe machine is responsible for some of the most innovative research in the world.Argonne National Laboratory's newly-upgraded Advanced Photon Source, or APS, is open again for research. The machine is used in nearly every scientific field from drugs and medical treatments to advanced battery technology and clean energy."You are...
Naperville Jaycees Seek Volunteers for 2024 Last Fling, Labor Day weekend
Volunteers need apply to assist special events that might include the Jaycees mascot, Frank E. Fling, during 2024 Last Fling, Aug. 30 thru Sept. 2. Each year, over the four days of Labor Day Weekend, the Naperville Jaycees host a festival attended by tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike. Since 2021, the Last Fling has been focused on community spirit. With that in mind, the Jaycees invite you, your organization, or your business to get in on the action as a Volunteer for the 2024 event, set from Fri., Aug. 30, thru Mon., Sept. 2.
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