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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 […]
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.
Knapheide announces headquarters expansion in Quincy, set for September 2025 completion
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — The Knapheide Manufacturing Company is expanding its headquarters at 1848 Westphalia Strasse in Quincy, through its Northeast Expansion project. “It is one of many ongoing projects that we have right now to sustainably grow our company and will allow us to better serve our customers,” Bo Knapheide, president and CEO, said.
One more very hot and humid day before it turns cooler
(WAND) - There is one more very hot and humid day for Central Illinois before it turns cooler. After highs in the 90s Monday with real feel temperatures of 105°-115°, it'll be hot and humid again this afternoon. Highs will be near 90°. Storms dropping into Central...
Lawmakers say two recently passed bills save motorists time, enhance convenience
(The Center Square) – The Illinois legislature voted to provide motorists an option at the DMV of a four-year or eight-year driver’s license. They also approved the option of having a digital driver's license. State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, who supported Senate Bill 275, said the eight-year license is double the cost, but the time savings and convenience will be attractive to many motorists. Similarly, Chesney called House Bill 4592 a "good bill" in a news release. ...
Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (FOX 9) - A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. Kevin Grimes captured video on his dashcam of the scene while he drove through the storm. Footage of the chaos shows downed trees, damaged street signs, power flashes and captured the sound of tornado sirens.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Federal court issues split decision in Illinois inmates’ quest for greater mail and media access
CHICAGO (CN) — Illinois inmates at the Will County Adult Detention Facility won a partial legal victory Monday, with a federal judge in Chicago ruling that several of the jail's media and mail policies violate their civil rights. U.S. District Judge LaShonda Hunt, a Joe Biden appointee, found the...
COUNTRY Financial records over 1,000 claims from severe storms
BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington-based insurance company reports more than 1,000 claims after several days of severe storms in Central Illinois. According to a news release, COUNTRY Financial leaders say the claims include damage reports to vehicles, homes, and property. Over the past 36 hours, some parts of Central Illinois...
Illinois, This Is How Long Your Food Can Last In The Fridge Without Power
Monday night's storms brought strong winds and thousands of power outages. For many parts of the Quad Cities, stoplights are out and power companies are working hard to restore power to those affected by what has been classified as a derecho. It was a nasty, eventful Monday night. MidAmerican says that they expect to have most Quad Cities outages restored by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th and all restored by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Illinois man takes plea deal in fatal 2023 shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 30-year-old Illinois man accepted a plea agreement Tuesday in connection with the fatal 2023 shooting of a Fort Wayne man. Jesse Shears was one of four people charged with murder in connection with the death of 40-year-old Dennis Starr of Fort Wayne. Samuel Evans III, 51, 24-year-old Samuel Evans IV and 26-year-old Lexus Evans, a father and his two children, were also charged in the case.
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
Small business owners fear Illinois laws have negative impact on staying open
PEORIA (25News Now) - In addition to COVID-19 and inflation, more than a dozen small business owners told 25News that state laws are now another obstacle making it tougher to keep their doors open. Since 2019, Illinois lawmakers passed several laws to help workers. The three small business owners we...
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