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Body Recovered In The Illinois River Near Oglesby; Being Linked To Rollover Crash On I-39 Bridge
A wild, tragic few moments Sunday morning on the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge carrying Interstate 39 over the Illinois River near Oglesby. A body was located yesterday (Sunday) morning below the I-39 bridge. The victim's identity hasn't been made public and the death is part of an ongoing investigation. What's...
Air quality alert extended through Monday for several Chicago-area counties
The National Weather Service extended an air quality alert for several Chicago-area counties as heat and humidity continued to build on Sunday, ahead of potential 110 heat index values. In a notice on Sunday, the NWS stated an air quality alert was set to take effect at midnight Sunday and...
Iowa Police On The Hunt For 10 Vicious & Unpredictable Fugitives
Iowa crime never takes a vacation. You can never be too cautious when you're out and about. Personal safety should truly be a priority. It almost seems a little silly at times. On the other hand, it's usually best to be alert and to just always let someone know where you are going.
27-year-old murdered in shooting on E. State Street overnight Sunday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 27-year-old man is dead after a shooting on E. State Street overnight Sunday. According to Rockford Police, authorities were called to a parking lot in the 6600 block of E. State around 11:15 p.m. where a “large gathering” occurred. The victim, later identified as Chase Higgins by the Winnebago County […]
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
The Dishonor Roll: Meet the public officials who helped build Illinois’ culture of corruption
Corruption is a way of life in Illinois politics and in Chicago, once dubbed “the only completely corrupt city in America.” As part of its ongoing series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. Scroll and link to meet the small-town official behind the ...
Data refutes Pritzker’s DNC claims about Illinois economy: Analyst
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than […]
D.P. Dough reopens after June 25 closing
DeKALB – Every college student’s favorite late-night eatery is back open and in full swing in time for the new school year. D.P. Dough reopened July 28 under new ownership with all new staff. “We are under corporate now, we’re not under franchise so we have all new...
25 Sports Football Tour - Richwoods Knights
(25News Now) - Peoria Richwoods is a team on the rise. The Knights have been steadily winning more and more games each of the past few seasons, and this season they feel they are ready to make a statement in a tough Big Twelve Conference. You can watch 25News -...
Annual Irish Fest returns to Peoria’s Riverfront
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Thousands packed the Peoria riverfront to celebrate the luck of the Irish. The 42nd annual Irish Fest featured an outdoor mass on Sunday, Irish food and beer, and live Irish music. You could also learn about Irish culture and history at the cultural village. Tom...
Mother of man killed in unsolved 2016 Rock Island homicide hosts memorial
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Friday, Aug. 23 marked the eight-year anniversary of the death of De'Mar Bester, who was shot and killed in 2016. On Saturday, De'Mar's mom, Othea Stevenson, organized a memorial service to bring attention to gun violence in the Quad Cities. The memorial car ride began...
Marshall and Woodford County held 1st annual volleyball tournament for scholarships in a first responder career
WASHBURN (25News Now) - On Sunday Marshall and Woodford County held their 1st annual volleyball tournament for scholarships in a first responder career. The two counties held their first Volley for the Future sand volleyball tournament at Stringtown BBQ in Washburn. This fundraiser was held to create scholarships for Marshall and Woodford County high school students to pursue careers in law enforcement, EMS, or criminal justice.
QC Channel Cat hiring additional deckhands in hopes of extending service hours
MOLINE, Ill. — The QC Channel Cat is hiring additional deckhands in hopes of expanding its service hours. According to officials with the water taxi, the extra help would allow them to offer rides every day after Labor Day, instead of only operating on weekends. Applications and immediate interviews...
Heat affecting operations at some Ottawa schools
The expected heat early this week is rearranging some school schedules - especially in Ottawa. If your child attends Lincoln Elementary, the school will have E-learning from home Monday through Wednesday. If you have any problems or require assistance, please contact Lincoln Elementary. Ottawa Township High School will dismiss students...
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