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$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
Here are some safe ways you can beat the heat in Illinois
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As the state gets fully broiled in the summertime weather, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Association of Illinois is sharing tips on how to stay healthy in the heat. Of course, the most important thing is to stay hydrated. You should drink water before, during, and after outside activity. CERT said […]
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 ...
Shocking Photos Showcase The Significant Flood Damage In Rockford
The massive amount of rain that we've been having in Rockford is no joke. If you're like me, you're lucky enough to have slept through it. However, the remnants of the weather are apparent and jarring. The conditions we've been going through are serious, and I feel for anyone who...
NOAA radio station off-air in some Central IL counties
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As Central Illinois braces for the possibility of severe weather Monday night, a NOAA weather radio station is currently offline in certain locations. The WXK-24 Odell station, covering parts of Livingston, Ford and Iroquois Counties, is not on-air as of 4 p.m. The status was first announced just before 3 p.m. Officials […]
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...
Illinois, You’re Using The Center Turning Lane Absolutely Wrong
In 2024, there have been over 500 car crashes in Illinois and 140 in Iowa. It's easy to assume that most of those crashes happen along highways, interstates, and main thoroughfares in cities in towns. The causes of those accidents are hard to find but I'm sure a few of them include people not using the center turning lane incorrectly.
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Hosts Bipartisan Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Tax Dollars
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a bipartisan telephone town hall discussion Wednesday evening with residents of Central and Northwestern Illinois. Sorensen invited Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Mayor of Freeport Jodi Miller, and Mayor of Coal Valley Mike Bartels to discuss investments Sorensen secured from Congress to deliver clean drinking water to families, fix local infrastructure, and expand affordable housing.
Author Spotlight: Janice Harrington | Ag in the Classroom
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey sits down with Janice Harrington, a local Illinois author and former librarian to hear more about some of her agriculture books and her stories. Connect with Janice on her website here. Some of the books by Janice: Connect more on WCIA.com/agintheclassroom
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