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Tornado Warnings Around the Tri-Counties Illinois
A Radar indicated tornado warning has been issued for parts of Rock Island, Mercer, Whiteside and Henry Counties. The warning is currently from the Quad Cities to Atkinson but the warning is expected to extend southeast. VERY strong winds have been confirmed with these storms. Funnel clouds have been spotted but any possible spin-up may be rain-wrapped. Stay alert and keep a device with you to stay up-to-date with warnings. Update: Galva, Annawan, and Hoopole are in the extended warning area. UPDATE: 7:28 PM, huge spin-up north of Preemption, headed east towards Sherrard and Orion.
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Weather balloon lands on powerlines in Champaign County
SADORUS, Ill. (WCIA) — After a night of severe weather in Champaign County, there was something resting on powerlines just east of Sadorus — and this time, it wasn’t a tree branch. Chief Robert Russian of the Sadorus Fire Department confirmed that a weather balloon landed on powerlines on 600 North Road. The balloon and […]
240-acre Autonomous and Connected Track planned for Rantoul
The Grainger College of Engineering is known for many things in the realm of innovation and technology, and transportation has been the topic of discussion lately. With the help of funding from the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), National University Rail Center of Excellence (NURail CoE) was recently launched at Grainger.
Urbana storm damage: what should I do with downed tree limbs in my yard?
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana Public Works is still cleaning up the damage from severe overnight storms, and has shared more details on their tree limb and debris removal. Crews worked through the night to clear trees and large limbs from blocking traffic. They are continuing to do so through the morning, and also addressing […]
Illinois Men's Basketball reloaded with high-level talent going into 2024-25 season
(25News Now) - After coming off their deepest run in March Madness since 2005 to the Elite Eight, Illinois’s Men’s Basketball has reloaded from top down. That includes two projected 2025 1st-Round picks in wing Will Riley and shooting guard Kasparus Jakucionis. You can watch 25News - any...
Landscapers, families work through the hottest day of the year in two different ways
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Monday was the hottest day of the year in Central Illinois. For some, it included going to splash pads and enjoying cool water. For others, it meant going to work under the sunny and hot sky. “Today’s the day when you walk outside and you’re just immediately wet and sticky,” Nicole […]
Urbana City Committee to discuss housing grants Monday night
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana City Committee of the Whole is set to discuss a series of grants to help people pay for housing on Monday night. According to the agenda packet, the council would move to recommend the grants to the next council meeting’s consent agenda. The money would come from U.S. Department […]
Illinois State Amateur returns to Atkins Golf Club
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Atkins Golf Club is hosting the Illinois State Amateur for the first time in 20 years. The course will host the annual tournament for the first time since major renovations by the University of Illinois. In addition to the upgraded site, this year is the first year the winner of the […]
Guilty verdict returned for deadly 2019 New Year’s Eve shooting in Normal
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Dewon Griffin faces at least 48 years in prison after being found guilty Monday in connection with a deadly New Year’s Eve shooting four years ago. A McLean County jury found Griffin, 24, guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated unlawful use of a...
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.
WATCH: 7 tornadoes observed in Chicagoland, drone footage shows major damage from Monday night’s powerful storms
CHICAGO — Chicagoland residents are assessing the damage and cleaning up Tuesday morning after powerful storms ripped through the area Monday night. WGN photographer Tremaine Williams captured drone footage showing significant damage in southwest suburban Shorewood left in the wake of the powerful storms. Check out the video attached to this story to see Williams’ […]
Springfield hotel found not in compliance with ADA, will have to make renovations
The U.S. Department of Justice recently reached a settlement agreement with the owners and operators of the Springfield Crowne Plaza Hotel, after being found not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Under the agreement, Driftwood Hospitality Management, LLC, and 3000 S. Dirksen LP, will be required to renovate...
Houston man arrested in Illinois for fatal hit-and-run
HOUSTON, Texas — A suspect wanted in a fatal hit-and-run crash after leading Houston police on a pursuit has been arrested in Illinois. Jacolby Pendleton, a 30-year-old from Houston, is charged with murder in the 184th State District Court. The victim has been identified as 68-year-old Sharon Griffin. Pendleton’s booking photo from Sangamon County Jail in Illinois is attached to this news release.
Vermilion Co. Sheriff’s Dept. searching Rankin for missing man
RANKIN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office is actively looking for a man who has been missing since last week. Captain Michael Hartshorn of the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department said Frank Lucas was last seen by his family on Monday, July 8, and they reported him missing three days later. The search so […]
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