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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 […]
Victim in ‘suspicious death’ investigation identified
CANTON (25News Now) - The Fulton County Coroner has released the identity of a Canton man who was found dead in a home Saturday afternoon. The coroner identified the man as 61-year-old Christopher P. Leyden. Although the coroner conducted Leyden’s autopsy Monday, the cause and manner of death remain under investigation.
Hundreds Without Power until Tonight to Replace Utility Poles and Lines
Many Kewanee homes and businesses will be without power today after strong winds knocked down trees and utility poles from the storms last night. Ameren is estimating that power will be restored by 6 PM today. However, approximately 400 customers will remain without power until closer to midnight. Ameren is working as fast as it can to replace utility poles and power lines. The City of Kewanee said they will provide updates as they get them. Neponset remains without power as of 12:20 PM. There are more strong storms predicted for our area tonight, Monday, July 15th.
Over 1,000 works of art dress up downtown windows
Who knows? The early works of the next Pablo Picasso or Georgia O’Keeffe may be on display in the windows of downtown Kewanee stores during the annual Prairie Chicken Arts Festival July 19-20. Volunteers posted the artwork of 1,022 students from eight schools in store windows on Monday for...
Boss Manufacturing Company and its workers responded to Uncle Sam’s call in World War I
Throughout history, Kewanee manufacturers have played a critical role amid times of national crisis. Often on short notice, they pivoted to churning out entirely new products to protect men and women in the military, producing much-needed supplies and support for the country’s defense. Here’s a brief story of Boss...
Kewanee weekend police blotter for July 12-14
Police responded to a report of retail theft in the 300 block of Tenney Street. An animal at large was reported in the 600 block of East Division Street. Joshua R. Petty, 44, Toulon, was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle following a traffic stop in the 100 block of South Vine Street. He was given a notice to appear.
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...
Rain, Wind and ... an Earthquake? Mother Nature Takes the Stage in Starved Rock Country
The weather that rumbled through last night whipped things around a bit and dropped some rain. The Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru reported close to an inch-and-a-half of rain. Two inches of rain was reported north of Dimmick. A listener in Spring Valley texted WLPO that a neighbor's boat had blown across the driveway. Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski was up all night tracking downed power lines in his city, and posting updates to Facebook. Most service has been restored.
High-end Tornado Watch issued for SW Michigan, Gusts up to 90 mph possible
A tornado watch has been issued across northern Illinois into southwest Lower Michigan and northwest Indiana. Intense severe weather is ongoing in Iowa and Illinois at 8:00 p.m. and heading east. The Michigan counties in the tornado watch are Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. The tornado watch...
Illinois quick hits: Earthquake shakes Illinois; researchers look into cicada damage; sinkhole grows in Alton
Earthquake shakes northern Illinois Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about 6 miles. The earthquake could be felt as far as Joliet. Researchers look into cicada damage ...
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