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Pritzker enacts new state agency some worry has unknown taxpayer cost
(The Center Square) – Beginning July 1, Illinois will have a new state agency set to roll out over the next three years to handle all things early childhood development. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1 Tuesday in Chicago. He said transferring early childhood services from three different state agencies to a new one will streamline […]
48 Hour Rain Reports through Wednesday morning
After rain and storms pushed through the area, we’ve got a list of rainfall totals in the area. More rain possible during the day today, but it won’t be much. NOTE: Some of these CoCoRaHS reports came from areas outside of towns. The nearest town was used to identify the location. Learn more how you […]
GOP ex-Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden for president
Former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger announced his support for President Joe Biden on Wednesday, one day before the first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle against former President Donald Trump. Kinzinger, one of Trump’s fiercest GOP critics, said the former president poses a “direct threat” to American values, referencing Trump’s actions after he lost […]
3 Important Things to Do When You See a Dog Trapped in a Hot Car in Illinois
If your first reaction to seeing a dog locked in a hot car is to smash the window and rescue it, don't do it...especially in Illinois. Is Breaking a Car Window to Rescue an Animal Illegal in Illinois?. As a hard core dog lover I completely understand that the urge...
Extreme Heat in Illinois Warps Asphalt in Middle of the Road
On Friday, June 21st, tons of calls came in to Stephenson County Police with reports near Harlem Center Road and Bypass 20 were buckling. "The warmer the temperature the more the pavement material expands. The sun heats the pavement, and the pavement expands and then buckles. Buckles more commonly occur on older concrete pavements." [dot.state]
SEVERE WEATHER RECAP: June 25 storms across Central Illinois
Update at 7:30 p.m. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is currently in the clear. There are currently no active weather alerts in the area. However, WCIA 3 Meteorologist Seth Bohnoff says there may be a chance for another round of storms Tuesday night. To know when severe weather is heading your way as soon […]
Pritzker enacts new state agency some worry has unknown taxpayer cost
(The Center Square) – Beginning July 1, Illinois will have a new state agency set to roll out over the next three years to handle all things early childhood development. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1 Tuesday in Chicago. He said transferring early childhood services from three different state agencies to a new one will streamline things for parents. “The Department of Early Childhood, our first ever unified state...
Illinois Tollway unveils fleet of new trucks with enhanced safety features like lane clearing blades
Illinois Tollway vehicles are about to get more sophisticated, with better lighting, better technology, and most importantly a new tool to help clear debris from the roadway while the driver never has to get out of the vehicle.ABC7 got a glimpse of the new trucks Tuesday. They're brighter, with new electronic messaging allowing both the truck operator and the motorist they are helping stay safe.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We wanted to make sure that our customers see what we are putting on the road for their safety and their assistance," said Deputy Chief of Traffic...
Community Spotlight: Backpacks from Bikers
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It’s only June and there is still one entire month of summer left, but school is on the horizon. The Illinois chapter of the Midwest Biker Relief Foundation is looking to help students get a head start on school supplies. Chapter president Travis McKerrow came on The Morning Show to highlight […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois Affects 4.1 Million Residents
Omaha, NE – A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois until midnight, affecting approximately 4.1 million residents. According to the National Weather Service, the watch includes threats of tornadoes, hail up to the size of tennis balls, and wind gusts reaching 70 mph. Omaha has already recorded 1.5 inches of rainfall, highlighting the intensity of the storm. The affected areas span from Grand Island, Nebraska, to Peoria, Illinois, covering major cities like Des Moines and Davenport.
Remembering Zeke Giorgi, the “Father of the lottery”
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Celebrating 50 years, the Illinois Lottery holds a rich history that can be traced all the way to a well-known leader in Rockford. Before 1974, there were many people opposed to the idea of a state-wide lottery, including then Governor Dan Walker. But Edolo “Zeke” Giorgi, a former alderman and state representative for the 68th District, saw a real opportunity for the state to do some good with the money the lottery could earn. Called the “Dean of the House,” Giorgi was known for being able to solve the public’s problems. His grandson, current state representative Dave Vella, says Giorgi believed the lottery gave the working man an opportunity to become a millionaire.
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