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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...
One more very hot and humid day before it turns cooler
(WAND) - There is one more very hot and humid day for Central Illinois before it turns cooler. After highs in the 90s Monday with real feel temperatures of 105°-115°, it'll be hot and humid again this afternoon. Highs will be near 90°. Storms dropping into Central...
Live radar: Track rain and storms across Chicago area, Illinois
Use the live interactive radar below to track what's happening in your area. Our latest weather story can be found here. The Chicago area is under a heightened risk for severe weather as storms move into the region Monday night. The area has been upgraded to a moderate risk of...
Illinois trucking companies push back against Biden’s EPA standards
(The Center Square) – The owner of an Illinois-based trucking company says the latest EPA emissions standards for trucks are implausible. The new rules state that 30% of heavy-duty vocational trucks would need to be zero-emission by 2032. The EPA calculated that new electrified trucks would save operators a total of $3.5 billion in fuel and other costs from 2027 to 2032, paying for themselves in two to four years,...
Bahan Has I Prevail-Halestorm Tickets All This Week For Tinley Park!
X Rockers! Summer shows are popping everywhere! It’s the heart of the concert season, and this week on the Morning X, we will be teeing up more tickets for you to score, this time for Lzzy Hale and Halestorm, and I Prevail! The show is this weekend, July 21st at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park, with special guests Hollywood Undead and Fit For A King. Big thanks to Live Nation! Listen up in Bahan’s 8am “Listen And Win” hour! Rock!
Restorative justice court program expands to south suburbs
SAUK VILLAGE, Ill. (CBS) – A program that gives some people who were convicted of a non-violent crime a second chance is expanding in south suburban Sauk Village.The program, Restorative Justice Community Court, helps young people clear their criminal record."The restorative justice program was something that I think this village needed," said David Fields, a Sauk Village resident.Fields said he's fully behind the Restorative Justice Community Court program that's coming to his community. "We have young people out here that get into things and only because of peer pressure," he said.The program is coming to the suburbs for the first time....
Trucking company fires second driver in three years for not wearing “buzz cut”
An Illinois trucking company fired a driver for his hair style for the second time in three years last month. 26-year-old Drew Harbey was fired from TMC Transportation in Des-Moines, Iowa on June 23rd during his training after refusing to wear a “buzz cut” hairstyle. “I was one...
4-H events are coming to Illinois in a big way
EASTERN ILLINOIS (WTWO,WAWV)– Over the rest of the month of July Eastern Illinois will play host to a numerous amount of 4-H showcases. Clark, Edgar, and Crawford counties all are having 4-H fairs over the coming weeks allowing all their members a chance to show their hard work on the projects they’ve been spending time on. 4-H members have been working on their projects in several fields from dealing with livestock of all shapes and sizes to clothing and textiles, and more. We will be giving a breakdown of the events and locations as well as links to find more complete info.
Nominations are open for Basic American Foods FAME Awards
Basic American Foods has announced the 2025 Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence (FAME) Awards are accepting nominations from now until Sept. 13. For more than 35 years, this awards program has spotlighted school nutrition professionals who are defining excellence in every aspect of school foodservice achievement and leadership. The 36th awards ceremony will be held in January in Phoenix, during the School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC).
Manhattan Fire Protection District Responds to Severe Weather Impact in Manhattan Township and Village of Manhattan
On July 15th at approximately 9:44 p.m., a large area of the Village of Manhattan, Manhattan Township, and Wilton Center were impacted by severe weather, including damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and tornadic activity. Widespread property damage has occurred in the Ranch Oaks Subdivision in Manhattan Township leaving residents without power...
Driver killed after semi flips off of I-80: ISP
According to Illinois State Police, the accident occurred shortly in the eastbound lanes of I-80. A truck-tractor semi-trailer veered off the road, fell down an embankment and then overturned on to Kedzie Avenue. He died at the scene.
Janecke Earns Academic All-America Nod
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State women's ice hockey forward Tessa Janecke was named to the CSC Academic All-America First Team, the organization announced Tuesday. Janecke collects her first CSC Academic All-America honor following an excellent sophomore campaign on the ice and in the classroom where she accumulated a 3.62 GPA in her nutrition major.
Activists, lawmakers protest proposed rate hikes by water utilities
(The Center Square) – More than 1.5 million Illinois consumers may soon be paying a lot more for water. According to the Citizens Utility Board, Aqua Illinois and Illinois American Water customers are affected by proposed rate hikes, which could cost households nearly $30 a month. Illinois State Rep. Dagmara Avelar said inflation has made everyday costs burdensome, especially for lower and fixed-income households. ...
Thousands without power across Central Illinois
UPDATE (10:00 p.m.) — According to Ameren Spokesperson Brian Bretsch, the Incident Management Team has been activated to determine the damage and what resources are needed. They will be working around the clock. Anyone without power is encouraged to report it to Ameren at 1-800-755-5000. Pictures of storm damage...
GovState to celebrate birthday on July 17
Board of Trustees Chair Angela Sebastian recently reflected on the university where she earned a B.S. in Accounting in 1996. “Governors State is just 55 years old. In institutional years, it's in its adolescence. Unlike humans, who reach 55 and may feel like we're in the autumn season of our lives, Governors State is very very young. We have so much energy and potential - we're still chasing dreams of what is possible.”
Sen. Rose leads measure against proposed stricter OSHA firefighting requirements
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Could volunteer fire departments across the state face the risk of losing those who keep you safe? One Central Illinois lawmaker wants to make sure that doesn’t happen. A proposal from OSHA looks to expand protections for first responders including firefighters, but it focuses on increasing training requirements, medical screenings for […]
Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
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