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Severe storms with tornadoes whip through Midwest, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornadoes blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana, Monday downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado hit Des Moines, Iowa, as storms rolled through Monday afternoon and into the night. Des Moines police were responding to calls about utility poles that had apparently snapped in two. ...
Nearly All Illinois AT&T Customers Just Had Personal Data Exposed
If your cell phone provider in Illinois is AT&T, you need to keep a close eye on your credit history and personal information as the company has revealed that nearly all of its customers were exposed in a historic data breach. This alert comes directly from AT&T. They have created...
Multiple rounds of storms to watch
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Mostly sunny skies build for Monday with the isolated chance of pop-up thunderstorms in the afternoon. High temperatures in the low to mid-90s with heat index values near the triple digits. TONIGHT: Late evening into the overnight another cluster of storms is likely to develop. A slight (2/5) risk is posted for […]
Purdue To Take Drastic Measures To Solve Housing Problems
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — You always hear about colleges looking to increase enrollment numbers, but one Indiana college is looking to slow down admission rates. Purdue University says it is feeling a significant strain when it comes to having enough housing for its students as a record amount of students come pouring in. There will […] The post Purdue To Take Drastic Measures To Solve Housing Problems appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Madison Man Arrested on Reckless Driving Charges Following Complaints from Citizens
The arrest was made early Friday morning. (Ripley County, Ind.) - A reckless driving arrest was made Friday following complaints from concerned citizens. Justin Mahoney, 34, of Madison, was taken into custody on a misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving. He was allegedly found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, for an additional misdemeanor charge.
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.
Yelp claims Illinois has one of the Top 10 Tattoo Shops in the US
IF (and that is a big if) you are going to get a tattoo, why not have one of the best of the best in the US do the tattoo for you? Here is the place Yelp claims is not only the best tattoo shop in Illinois, but one of the ten best in the entire US...
Advocates criticize bid by Illinois power grid operator to skip some federal reforms
Last year federal regulators approved a long-awaited set of reforms designed to ease waitlists for new power sources seeking to come online and deliver electricity to homes and businesses. Such waitlists have emerged as one of the leading barriers to clean energy — including wind and solar power — and the federal reforms were widely viewed as an important step forward. But now PJM ...
ISU Basketball begins week two of July practice
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Indiana State Sycamores Men’s Basketball team began week two of July practices Monday morning at Hulman Center. “A little bit over a month in, you’re starting to see some semblance of a team,” Head Coach Matthew Graves said, “I have no issue with their effort, attention to detail, their […]
Small Businesses Welcomed by Danville Dans on SMALL BIZ GRAND SLAM Night
DANVILLE, IL – Danville Dans management have a history of promoting local businesses during their games. And this year, the team is hosting a special Small Biz Grand Slam during the Dans game on Wednesday, July 17. Small businesses with 10 or fewer employees are invited to participate. For...
Central Illinois clinic opens its doors to new patients
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign’s Avicenna Health Center is now seeing people needing skin or wound care. Organizers said they noticed a need for the services in Central Illinois. Avicenna is a medical student-run health center offering all care free of charge. They’ve been offering help with primary care, eye health and common disease resources […]
Illinois Republican delegates admire VP pick J.D. Vance's journey from never-Trumper to Trump ally
MILWAUKEE (CBS) -- Former President Donald Trump on Monday chose U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his vice presidential running mate.Trump announced his VP pick on social media just before he was to accept the presidential nomination at the in Milwaukee on Monday.Among Republican delegates from Illinois, the news went over well—but what they liked about him varied.Some say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket. They also say his book "Hillbilly Elegy," released eight years ago, tells the story of a hurting America that continues to hurt."Hillbilly Elegy" told the story of an American life of struggle and poverty...
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