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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 […]
34 best Illinois colleges ranked for value by Money: See how they rate
Choosing the right college to attend is a task that requires careful consideration from both parent and student. Academic programs, cost, location, and opportunities are a few factors that come to mind before even filling out an application. Finding a college worth the price tag can be especially challenging when...
Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Missouri and Southwest Illinois Amid Heavy Rain Threat
St. Louis, MO – A flood watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois due to heavy rain expected tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has warned that severe thunderstorms may develop, potentially leading to localized flash flooding. According to the...
Central Illinois Weather Update: Scattered Storms and Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Lincoln, IL – Severe thunderstorms are expected across central Illinois today, primarily south of a Taylorville to Danville line. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lincoln issued an alert for scattered storms, which could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall. Cooler and drier air is forecasted to follow, offering relief for the latter half of the week.
Severe weather slams central Illinois, again
For the second time in as many nights, damaging winds caused widespread damage and power outages. The storms Monday night resulted in staggering wind gusts. A corn crib was destroyed by a 105 mile per hour wind gust near Camp Grove in Marshall County. South Pekin clocked a 78 mile per hour wind gust, Elmwood 71 mph and Lewistown 70 mph. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour were common over most of the area. Several communities reported wind damage with the main problem being trees and tree limbs knocking down power lines and causing roads and streets to be blocked. We’ll get a better idea of damage when it’s daylight. The Monday night storms hit as some communities were cleaning up from storms Sunday night which caused damage in Henry and Bloomington.
Has There Ever Been a Shark Attack in Illinois?
There is a rare species of shark that can survive in salt and fresh water but did one attack a boy in Lake Michigan near Chicago?. I'm not going to lie, I was watching Shark Week stuff on TV and wondered if there had ever been a shark attack in any bodies of water in Illinois. I know just mentioning it sounds ridiculous, but I have Googled stranger things.
Ferocious Storms Batter Tri-State Area
(Storm Damage Photos From the Kieler, WI Area) Monday evening a line of severe storms brought extreme winds and heavy rain in the Tri-States area did some significant damage throughout Eastern Iowa, Southwest Wisconsin, and Northwest Illinois. Winds of 102 miles per hour were reported in the New Vienna area...
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...
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.
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...
Illinois delegates in Milwaukee say J.D. Vance ‘will bring a lot of energy’ to GOP ticket
MILWAUKEE — Illinois delegates to the Republican National Convention on Monday said former President Donald Trump’s choice of U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate provides another shot of adrenaline to an already energized campaign while also giving a boost to the GOP ticket in a key Midwestern state. “He understands the Beltway, so he brings a lot of that knowledge with him. But ...
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