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Volleyball Dominates UAlbany, Battles UIC in Nail-Biting Finale
The FGCU volleyball team had a strong performance at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Classic, sweeping UAlbany before narrowly falling to UIC in a five-set match. Head coach Matt Botsford praised the team's competitive spirit and vowed to analyze footage for improvement. Sasha Van Der Merwe earned a spot on the All-Tournament team while FGCU's overall record now stands at 2-1.
Don’t Like the Recent Heatwave? Blame ‘Sweating Corn’ in Illinois
I've heard many theories about what is responsible for the record-breaking heat many parts of Illinois has experienced this summer, but this one takes the cake. Why have you felt so miserable over the past few weeks? Experts claim it's because Illinois corn is sweating and I'm not even making that up.
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
Football | Chicago Christian beats Herscher, wins opener for eight straight season
The Chicago Christian defense forced eight turnovers and the offense exploded as the Knights began their season with a victory for the eighth consecutive campaign. Niko Griggs posted 8 ½ tackles, Brock Sperling had three tackles-for-loss, Christian Flutman snagged two interceptions and Caden Boersma also had a pick for Chicago Christian.
Walmart Apple Juice Arsenic Recall: Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois
If you recently purchased a six-pack of "Great Value" brand apple juice at Walmart you need to make sure it's not included in this recall. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of this specific apple juice due to elevated levels of arsenic. Yikes! Don't worry, it's classified as a "Class II" recall, meaning it's unlikely to cause serious health problems. Still, better safe than sorry!
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Governor Pritzker requests federal Major Disaster Declaration following Henry County OEM declaring a local state of emergency
KEWANEE, Ill (KWQC) - The state of Illinois has declared Henry County as a disaster area. This is due to the severe weather that happened in July after a Derecho and numerous tornadoes struck the area resulting in major wind damages. Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation after The...
Illinois Teacher’s ‘No Cupcakes’ Video Goes Viral, Divides Parents
An Illinois teacher's TikTok is going viral after telling parents to leave the cupcakes at home this school year. What she's saying has some people worked up after Ann Brackemyer voiced what she described as an "unpopular opinion." What Brackemyer is saying is that her kindergartners don't care as much...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
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.
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Chicago man charged with interstate shooting in DuPage County
DARIEN, Ill. - A Chicago man accused of firing shots at another vehicle on Interstate 55 in DuPage County was denied pre-trial release on Sunday. Nicholas Ortiz, 24, was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm after a shooting Saturday around 7:23 p.m., according to DuPage County State’s Attorney's Office.
Soccer Game Preview: Bolingbrook Leaves Home
The Bolingbrook Raiders are taking a road trip to square off against the Plainfield Central Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bolingbrook is looking to tack another W on to their season record, something they couldn't quite do against Hampshire on Saturday. Neither Bolingbrook nor Hampshire could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
Person of interest in custody after 14-year-old girl stabbed in northwest Indiana
LOWELL, Ind. - A person of interest is in custody after a 14-year-old girl was stabbed at a baseball game in unincorporated Lowell Saturday afternoon. The Lake County Sheriff's Office said 26-year-old Dimas Gabriel Yanez was taken into custody Sunday. The girl was stabbed in the hand while watching her...
Downers Grove South football runs down Metea in the season opener
Downers Grove South football hosts an opening week matchup and the Mustangs are going to come out with a win. But, will it be the Downers Grove South Mustangs or the Metea Valley Mustangs? Metea looks to put last season’s winless campaign behind them as DGS looks to get their first week-one win since 2011. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
‘Major delays' reported on CTA's Red Line due to mechanical problem
Trains operating on the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line were experiencing "major delays" on Sunday afternoon as the result of a mechanical problem, the transit agency said. In an alert at 2:50 p.m., the CTA said Red Line trains were running with "significant delays" in both directions following an earlier...
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