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Heat indices up to 119 degrees followed by severe storms in Northern Illinois
Areas in Northern Illinois experienced heat indices of up to 119 degrees on Tuesday, followed by severe storms at night. The National Weather Service in Chicago says that Dixon recorded a high temperature of 97 degrees with a heat index of 119 degrees. O'Hare Airport in Chicago had a temperature reading of 99 degrees with a heat index of 115 degrees.
Temperatures drop slightly, thunderstorms expected this week
Illinoisans are catching a little break from the extreme heat seen earlier this week with temperatures soaring to the 100’s. An Excessive Heat Warning was in effect Tuesday 11am-8pm causing the Danville Consolidated School District to transition to an E-learning day and all outdoor programming sponsored by the Champaign Park District was cancelled.
‘I love my career path’: Meet the woman behind IDOT’s cement testing across Central IL
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — In Central Illinois, summertime also means construction season. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) workers know that all too well. One civil engineer in particular plays an important part in the process before concrete is poured at job sites. Spending the day outside and on the side of the road isn’t everyone’s […]
High Arsenic Levels: Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Sold In Illinois
Just think about all the different food product recalls we've been hearing about and dealing with over the last few months alone. We've been warned of the dangers of a certain brand of deli meat being possible contaminated with listeria. The recall involving those meat products covered over 7 million pounds of various meats that were produced at a single location. Several deaths have potentially resulted from ingestion of the recalled products.
'Back home': After battle with 'flesh eating' strep virus, K.J. Reid returns to teaching
Aaron Graves, the president of the Springfield public schools' teachers' union, called Kenneth "K.J." Reid "a living example of modern medicine." That's because Reid, a chemistry instructor at Springfield High School, was able to return to his classroom in mid-August for the first time in 19 months. ...
Claimants seek $58 million, allege ISP negligence around Highland Park shooter
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for monetary awards to claimants suing Illinois State Police for alleged negligence in the run up to the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting. Seven people died and dozens were injured in the shooting that took place on Independence Day, 2022. “The parade started out like any other - a familiar scene across America on the Fourth of July -...
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
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 senators secure $1 million to remove lead pipes from schools, childcare buildings
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The state of Illinois is getting money to reduce lead exposure for children. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced the state will get $1,093,000 to reduce the number of lead pipes in schools and childcare facilities in the state. “Every American, no matter their zip-code, deserves access to safe […]
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Tornadoes Fend Off Rockets for Non-Conference Win
Taylorville started out the 2024 volleyball season with a home win over Rochester on Monday. The Tornadoes won 25-22 and 25-23 but had to fight off late set challenges from the Rockets, including a 13-3 run to tie the second set at 23. Lyla Repscher and Brogan Anderson swung the momentum back to Taylorville with two diving digs in a row, leading the Tornadoes to the win.
Illinois To Increase Court Access Through Local Libraries
Secretary of State, Supreme Court and The Chicago Bar Foundation Partner. A new pilot program utilizing the state’s public libraries to improve court access will offer guidance for Illinoisans struggling to navigate the legal system on their own. The goal of the pilot is to help people without lawyers—who...
Pana School District holds ribbon cutting for new elementary school
Pana Community Unit School District #8 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, to celebrate the grand opening of its newest elementary school. Poettker Construction served as the construction manager and BLDD worked as the architect for the new 67,000-square-foot two-story elementary school, which replaces the outdated elementary space formerly located in two separate buildings. Construction began in Fall of 2022 and was completed in time for the 2024-2025 school year.
Mass transit and health outcomes discussed during Illinois Senate hearing
(The Center Square) – In a series of hearings on Illinois mass transit, public health outcomes and streamlining services were in the spotlight Wednesday in Elgin. The Senate Transportation Committee is holding hearings around the state to focus on several aspects of mass transit. “The goal of these committee hearings is really to discuss and hone in on the importance of public transit to every fabric of our life,” said...
These invasive, poisonous worms are hard to kill and showing up in our area
MOLINE, Ill — Have you heard of the hammerhead worm?. They're technically not 'worms' as we know it, but rather, planarians. The hammerheads were most likely introduced to the U.S. in 1891 and thought to have come from southeast Asia. The first reports of these creatures come from Urbana, Illinois, in 1997. Since then, they're mostly found in the southern U.S., but have been reported everywhere from Texas, Missouri and even in Canada.
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