Moweaqua
LATEST NEWS
IDOT urges safe driving for Speed Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – July 17 is deemed Speed Awareness Day in Illinois. For the occasion, the Illinois Department of Transportation is collaborating with several agencies to remind drivers to drive slow and stay safe. IDOT said that speeding is the leading cause of car crashes. In Illinois, 1,241 people were killed in crashes just last […]
Celebrate Hot Dog Day with the best dogs in central Illinois
Celebrate Hot Dog Day with the best dogs in central Illinois.
Illinois quick hits: Health officials report first human case of West Nile; Police arrest four girls for CTA attack
Health officials report first human case of West Nile Virus The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced the first human case of 2024 in Illinois of West Nile virus. The individual is in their 60s and lives in suburban Cook County. The onset of virus symptoms was in mid-June. IDPH has reported 33 Illinois counties this year with positive results. There were 119 human cases of the mosquito-borne illness reported in Illinois last year, up from 34 human cases in 2022. There were six...
Day 2 of RNC wraps up as Trump’s running mate JD Vance prepares to headline Wednesday
MILWAUKEE — It’s often been said that Illinois is two states: Chicago and downstate. In fact, some Republicans have even floated the idea of a break-up. But, there’s no doubt the political differences between the two regions, even among Republicans, have hurt the party’s win-loss record. Illinois Republicans rallied again Wednesday morning and were greeted […]
Decatur Public Library gets $5,000 grant to digitize historical railroad maps
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — In July 2023, the Decatur Public Library (DPL) received a grant of $5,000 from the Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB). This funding supports the Railroad Map Digitization Project, which aims to photograph and digitize over 130 railroad maps for online access. This grant...
Reas Bridge Road temporarily closing in Decatur on Thursday
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur is alerting drivers to a road closure that will last from 8:30 a.m. through the afternoon on Thursday. Reas Bridge Road over the lake is expected to be closed until around 2 p.m. City officials say a cofferdam is being removed in the area, which requires the […]
Gov. J.B. Pritzker privately meets with Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren: Report
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker met privately with Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren on Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reported. The governor's office confirmed the meeting to the Tribune, telling the newspaper the meeting was "cordial" and was intended for them "to get to know each other." But Pritzker's spokesman Alex Gough told the Tribune "The governor’s position has not changed."
Live.Laugh.Illinois. Real Estate Group sets ‘new standard’ for southwestern Illinois real estate
Innovative community-driven brokerage launches with a unique “teamerage” model, offering hometown expertise and a world-class experience. Local Shiloh real estate expert Jessica Michalke recently announced the launch of Live.Laugh.Illinois. Real Estate Group. This new full-service brokerage promises to elevate the real estate experience in Shiloh and the surrounding...
Illinois, This Is How Long Your Food Can Last In The Fridge Without Power
Monday night's storms brought strong winds and thousands of power outages. For many parts of the Quad Cities, stoplights are out and power companies are working hard to restore power to those affected by what has been classified as a derecho. It was a nasty, eventful Monday night. MidAmerican says that they expect to have most Quad Cities outages restored by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th and all restored by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
NWS Survey Teams confirm 11 tornadoes on Monday night across the area…
Nearly 500 total severe weather reports (and likely to still grow as more reports are confirmed and finalized) logged by the Storm Prediction Center, the majority across the Chicagoland area. A total of 11 tornadoes that we have confirmed in northern IL (including 2 in Ogle County just outside of the immediate Chicago area) and […]
LISTEN: Park District talks about new HIIT studio at the DISC on Byers & Co
July 17, 2024 – Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District, and Tracy Whitten and Jeff Rounds of the Decatur Indoor Sports Center joined Byers & Co to talk about the opening of a state of the art H.I.IT. room at the DISC. Listen to the podcast now!
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.