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2 men dead after Dodge Charger crashes in Woodford County
Two men were found dead Friday morning along Illinois Route 24 in rural Woodford County following a single-vehicle crash. The Woodford County Sheriff's Office said that at 3:45 a.m., deputies were called to the intersection of County Road 2500E and Route 24 west of El Paso after they received a report of the crash, which included injuries. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a red 2006 Dodge Charger in a ditch, having collided with a...
Bloomington woman chosen to sing national anthem at a White Sox game
MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - A 25-year-old music teacher from Bloomington, Destinee Feliciano, was announced as the winner of the Chicago White Sox National Anthem Contest. She is a lifelong fan of the team. Feliciano will sing the anthem before the game on Tuesday, Sept. 10 vs. Cleveland at 6:40 p.m.
Hampton Days Brings Car Show, Kids Games And More To Hampton Today
7.00AM – 11:00 AM: Hampton Fire Rescue Pancake Breakfast. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Hampton Youth Committee Color Fun Run. 3.30PM – Cruise-In Car/Motorcycle Show Awards Presentation. 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Corporate Rock band. 9:00 PM – Raffle Prize Drawing. Food Vendors:. Holy Donuts.
Hero’s welcome for local Olympic silver medalist
METAMORA, Ill. – Metamora and Germantown Hills turned out in force Friday to welcome home swimmer Anna Peplowski. The Germantown Hills native won an Olympic silver medal in Paris as a member of the U.S. 4×200 freestyle relay team. The welcome home celebration took place at Metamora High...
2024 DNC: Pritzker hosts kickoff luncheon as protesters from around the US start arriving in Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hosted a Convention Kickoff Luncheon on Saturday afternoon as national protesters descend upon Chicago ahead of the Democratic National Convention."I've got to ask you, are you ready for the fight? Are you ready for the fight?" Pritzker said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn the eve of the DNC, the who's who of the Democratic Party in Illinois gathered for a final luncheon near McCormick Place, focusing their efforts on launching Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to victory."So that in about 81 days, we'll all get to say the...
Man files lawsuit against hospital for allegedly losing part of his skull
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A patient is suing an Atlanta hospital, claiming they lost part of his skull that was removed during surgery. The alleged mistake cost the patient $146,000, according to the lawsuit. A lawsuit filed against Emory Hospital says Fernando Cluster had brain surgery at the Midtown location...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Governor Pritzker Announces Record Tourism Growth in 2023
CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism announced Illinois welcomed 112 million domestic and international visitors who spent $47 billion in 2023 – an increase of 1 million visitors and $3 billion in spending from 2022, according to data provided by Tourism Economics. This surge in tourism also led to a new all-time high in hotel tax revenue figures in FY24, totaling $322 million —a 4.5% increase over the previous record set in FY23.
Daylight saving time, first day of fall: Here's what to know as autumn inches closer
With the start of fall just over a month away, many are wondering about the end of another milestone: daylight saving time. The bi-annual switching of the clocks will once again return, marking the end of daylight saving time in Illinois, but not until much later in the season. Here's...
Retail Theft Indictments Filed, Arrests Made
Alleged instances of shoplifting have gotten some folks in trouble recently in La Salle County. William Wilson, 38, of Peoria Heights, has been indicted on two counts of retail theft. Police say Wilson was arrested in early August, for twice taking items worth more than $300. He's out of custody while awaiting his next court date.
Police plan ring of steel around Democratic convention
As Chicago welcomes Democrats for their national convention, security services are braced for an array of possible threats -- from potentially violent protests to lone wolf bids to avenge the attempt on Donald Trump's life. Nationwide demonstrations against the Biden administration's role in Israel's war in Gaza have raised concerns about the potential for a rerun of the 1968 Democratic convention, which saw violent clashes between Chicago police and anti-Vietnam War protesters.
IDOT: Work coming to two Morton bridges spanning I-155
Two bridges in Morton will have lane closures starting Aug. 19 through the end of November, according to a release from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Construction projects on Queenwood Road and Broadway Road bridges over Interstate 155 in Morton will begin Monday, Aug. 19, says IDOT. The project involves replacing bridge joints...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Illinois Now Has Blueprint for K-12 Schools to Teach Dangers of Overdose
Illinois public schools wishing to teach their students about the dangers of overdoses and substance use disorder now have a blueprint to do so from the state. The Illinois State Board of Education published the resource guides in accordance with a law passed in 2023. While a school’s use of any of the state’s resource guides is […]
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
Illinois Weekend Forecast: Showers, Breezy Winds, and Hazardous Beach Conditions
Chicago, IL — A mix of weather conditions is expected across Illinois through the weekend and into early next week, marked by scattered showers, cooler temperatures, and dangerous swimming conditions along Lake Michigan. On Saturday, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely, particularly in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching...
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