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Here's the week-by-week high school football schedule for the Springfield area
The Illinois High School Association released its high school football schedules ahead of the start of the season next month. Here are the schedules for The State Journal-Register's entire coverage area from Week 1 through Week 9. Central State Eight WEEK 1 ...
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
1 in 5 Illinoisans Impacted: Governor Pritzker Signs Landmark Healthcare Protection Act to Combat ‘Predatory’ Insurance Tactics
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has enacted the Healthcare Protection Act to prevent insurance companies from using unfair tactics like step therapy and inadequate coverage, aiming to improve access to timely and necessary healthcare across the state. Illinois’ Healthcare Protection Act Targets Unfair Insurance Practices and Improves Access to Care According to the Audacy, Illinois Governor […]
Heat advisory in effect for parts of Chicago area; heat indices up to 110 degrees
"Dangerous" heat and humidity levels were expected Monday in the Chicago area, with high temperatures in the 90s and heat indices reaching as high as 110 degrees for some parts. At 8 a.m. Monday, a heat advisory went into effect for DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Northern Will and Kankakee counties.
Physics Ph.D. student earns prestigious DOE award
DeKalb, IL – NIU’s Gretel Mercado, a doctoral student in physics, has won a prestigious graduate student research award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Mercado, 29, of Buena Park, California, was selected for the highly competitive DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program. She is among 86 recent student awardees from across the country who will conduct research in DOE national laboratories under the program.
First-time champ has 'dream come true' in Rockford's most family-friendly golf tournament
The Winnebago County Amateur belongs this year to Drew Grygiel, a 23-year-old Hononegah grad who won his first local adult golf tournament by shooting 69-68—137 Saturday and Sunday at Macktown Golf Course. “I always dreamt of being an upper-echelon player in the county and never thought this day would...
Get got a 9 year sentence for carjacking a 69-year-old woman, but didn’t spend a single night in prison. Here’s why.
CHICAGO — Even in a state where most prison sentences are automatically cut in half, Damajae Mitchell’s situation is an eye-opener. Mitchell, 20, pleaded guilty late last month to carjacking and trying to rob a 69-year-old woman on the Northwest Side. When he committed the crime, officials said, he had another carjacking case pending in juvenile court.
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Illinois delegates in Milwaukee say JD Vance ‘will bring a lot of energy’ to GOP ticket
MILWAUKEE — Illinois delegates to the Republican National Convention on Monday said former President Donald Trump’s choice of U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate provides another shot of adrenaline to an already energized campaign while also giving a boost to the GOP ticket in a key Midwestern state. “He understands the Beltway, so he brings a lot of that knowledge with him. But he ...
Central Illinois Braces for Potential Tornadoes, Damaging Winds Tonight
Central Illinois – Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to track southeast across central Illinois tonight, posing significant risks to residents. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Central Illinois has issued a warning for damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes, with the primary storm window between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Earthquake Rattles Far Western Suburbs Early This Morning
In the early hours of Monday morning, at approximately 2:53 a.m., a minor earthquake struck about 2 kilometers northwest of Somonauk, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). While there were no reports of damage, the tremor was felt in parts of the western Chicago suburbs, including Yorkville and Oswego.
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
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