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EEE, West Nile and more: What to know about mosquito-borne illnesses in Illinois
The world’s deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It’s the mosquito. The buzzing insects are more than annoying — they spread disease. When they bite and drink blood from a person or animal they can pick up viruses or germs too. If they can go on to bite someone or something else, they deposit the germ right under the skin.
Mustard or ketchup?: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to roll into town
MORRISON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into town. The 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels will be at a few locations in the TV6 viewing area. The closest Wienermobile out of the six different franks, can be found on the Oscar Mayer website. It would be the...
Prep football: Edgerton, Evansville, Clinton among week 2 winners
In week two of the high school football season on Friday night, Edgerton beat visiting Lomira 21-20 to improve to 2-0. Evansville pushed its record to 2-0 with a 21-19 home win over Brodhead/Juda. Gabe Bockhop finished 18-of-35 passing for 259 yards with three touchdowns, one interception for the Cardinals (0-2), who got 101 yards on 24 carries from Grayson Arn. ...
Health officials in Wisconsin, Illinois report 3 West Nile virus deaths
Two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus, according to health officials. A third person in Wisconsin also has been hospitalized because of the mosquito-borne illness, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Thursday in a release. That state’s cases involve...
Where to watch Labor Day parades around central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — People across the U.S. will celebrate Labor Day on Monday, which recognizes the achievements of workers and the American labor movement. Many people celebrating will take part in or watch parades. According to the West Central Illinois Labor Council, here are some of the ones that will take place around central Illinois:
'Save your receipts': Illinois disaster proclamation could open door to federal assistance
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Winnebago County following the July 13-16 storms that caused widespread flooding and wind damage. The proclamation — which applies to seven Illinois counties, including Winnebago, Cook, Henry, Fulton, St. Clair, Washington, and Will — could open the door to a federal major disaster declaration, which Pritzker requested Wednesday. ...
55 Illinois Families Run From Homes by Artificial Intelligence?
How would you feel if you were given no realistic choice other than to abandon your home because of an incoming artificial intelligence company? That was a realistic dilemma for 55 Illinois families who found themselves looking for a new place to live thanks to robots. Stringer media on YouTube...
Illinois solar project to be biggest in eastern half of U.S.
Illinois already creates in the neighborhood of 7000 megawatts of energy from wind power coming from the fields and fields of windmills in the central and western portions of the state, but a massive solar array being built thirty miles west of Springfield is estimated to produce 800 more megawatts.
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
When is the official start of fall? Meteorological vs. astronomical fall, explained
When does fall officially start in the Chicago area? It all depends on how you measure it. According to NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, a cold front associated with rain and stormy conditions was moving in Friday morning, though conditions remained very warm and humid. After that passes, temperatures and dew points will drop -- just in time for fall.
Check Your Ticket! A $9 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Was Sold In Illinois
If you happened to buy a lottery ticket in Illinois recently, you may want to check it. It's not uncommon to hear about people winning tens of thousands of dollars on the lottery or even a $1 million winning ticket that has yet to be claimed. But the total prize on the latest winning ticket from the Illinois Lottery has it beat.
Illinois veterans were celebrated after return from honor flight
Ill. (WTVO) — Over 100 Illinois veterans landed in Chicago after a trip to Washington D.C. to honor them on August 28. Family and friends lined up at the baggage claim area at Midway International Airport to welcome all the veterans back. Seven Korean War vets and 109 Vietnam War vets spent a day touring […]
Illinois quick hits: Illinois prison staff hospitalized; kanes reopen for holiday weekend
Illinois prison staff hospitalized Staff members at a southern Illinois correctional facility were taken to a hospital after experiencing some medical symptoms. Twelve staff members at the Menard Correctional Center had medical symptoms and were taken to a hospital by ambulance. It is unknown what caused the illnesses. The Illinois Poison Control Center, along with the St. Clair County EMA's Hazmat Team is assisting with the investigation. ...
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