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Huge Storm Damages Central Illinois Extensively on Monday Night
A big storm moved across central Illinois on Monday night, bringing broad and severe destruction. The 70 mph wind gusts produced the storm resulted in major harm to trees, electricity lines, and houses. On Tuesday morning, residents found tree limbs strewn about their yards and streets. Some houses were hit with fallen branches as well.
Trucking company fires second driver in three years for not wearing “buzz cut”
An Illinois trucking company fired a driver for his hair style for the second time in three years last month. 26-year-old Drew Harbey was fired from TMC Transportation in Des-Moines, Iowa on June 23rd during his training after refusing to wear a “buzz cut” hairstyle. “I was one...
Sen. Rose leads measure against proposed stricter OSHA firefighting requirements
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Could volunteer fire departments across the state face the risk of losing those who keep you safe? One Central Illinois lawmaker wants to make sure that doesn’t happen. A proposal from OSHA looks to expand protections for first responders including firefighters, but it focuses on increasing training requirements, medical screenings for […]
Springfield man sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking associated with street gang
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Springfield man was sentenced to prison, for his role in a widespread drug conspiracy involving a Springfield street gang, Boss Playas, which lasted from approximately May 2020 through November 2020. Christopher Wallace, 32, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, to be followed by...
Change of scenery could be coming to high-end steakhouse, sushi restaurant in Springfield
The owners of Empire Korean Steakhouse aren’t changing their signature business, but it may look different in the near future. A recent social media post about Empire Korean Steakhouse and Sushi at 2100 West White Oaks Drive has garnered a swath of attention the past few days, after the building was found listed for sale on Coldwell Banker Commercial. ...
Suspensions, technology violations leading to cellphone policy vote in schools next month
The District 186 Board of Education will consider two paths forward on a more restrictive cellphone usage for middle school and high school students this coming school year, including a vote on the purchase of Yondr pouches that lock up cellphones and other devices. Board members would also look at...
Best Virginia’s 2024 TBT Roster
West Virginia’s alumni team, Best Virginia, is set to participate in this year’s TBT Tournament starting this coming weekend. With a new year, the team is seeing some changes on the roster and coaching staff. Here’s a look at this year’s 2024 Best Virginia team and staff...
PHOTOS: Storms sweep Central Illinois overnight
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After severe weather and storm warnings swept across the state overnight, Central Illinois is cleaning up the aftermath. Across several counties, trees and power lines went down with the strong winds and left much to clean up Tuesday morning. We asked our viewers to share what they saw: Champaign County On […]
Northern Illinois Shaken by Early Morning Earthquake
Northern Illinois experienced an unexpected jolt early Monday morning as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck the region. At precisely 2:53 a.m. local time, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicenter near Somonauk, a village approximately 64 miles west of Chicago. The early-morning tremor caught residents off guard, awakening many from their sleep.
Earthquake Shakes Illinois: Shocking Footage Inside (Video)
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Illinois early this morning. The earthquake occurred a little before 3 a.m. in Southern DeKalb County, near the town of Somonauk. The earthquake was felt in various locations including Winthrop Harbor, Cary, and Yorkville. Heather and Cory were awakened by the quake, initially mistaking it for a storm. Marcia in Winthrop Harbor reported feeling her house shake. A resident in Cary noticed the loud and rumbly noise, distinguishing it from thunder. Dan in Yorkville also felt the earthquake.
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