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Illinois Wins $334M for Electric Vehicle Plant Reopening
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding Stellantis $334,763,050 in Domestic Auto Manufacturing Conversion Grant program funds to assist in the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant and in the construction of the plant’s new electric vehicle battery production facility. Stellantis has pledged to invest additional funding of its own to ensure the modernization of the plant is fully-funded.
Whoa. There Was an Earthquake in Illinois This Morning
An earthquake measured at magnitude 3.4 was recorded in Illinois on Monday, July 15, 2024. Illinois is home to all four seasons, storms of all kinds including tornados a little more frequently than we'd expect, but did you know you can experience an earthquake in Illinois, too? Did you feel it this morning?
Extreme Heat and Miserable Humidity Set to Fuel Potent Storms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Sweltering heat and humidity has been brutal the past few days with heat index values well over 100, but heat relief will soon arrive. A cold front sagging down from the Upper Midwest will touch off showers and storms and also usher in cooler and less humid weather.
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Rantoul aquatic center closed until Tuesday
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — A pool and aquatic center in Rantoul is closed until Tuesday. The Rantoul Recreation Department said that because of “unforeseen circumstances,” Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center is closed until 1 p.m. on Tuesday. All aquatic activities are cancelled until then. Those activities include Monday’s water aerobics session and swim classes and […]
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 Troops at the Battle of Gettysburg” Leads July 16th TAPS ON TUESDAY
On Tuesday, July 9th, “Taps on Tuesday” was sounded at 6:00 p.m. in a light rain, but the program on “Illinois Troops at the Battle of Gettysburg” was postponed until this week’s “Taps” Program. This week’s program hosts and speakers are Greg Green, Larry Weatherford, and Tara Auter. Rebecca Woodrum will perform the National Anthem, and “Taps” will be presented by Ruth Sowers. “Taps on Tuesday” is held each week between Memorial Day and the day after Labor Day at the Soldiers Circle at Spring Hill Cemetery in Danville. Presented by the Vermilion County War Museum and the Ward Hill Lamon Civil War Roundtable.
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...
NOAA radio station off-air in some Central IL counties
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As Central Illinois braces for the possibility of severe weather Monday night, a NOAA weather radio station is currently offline in certain locations. The WXK-24 Odell station, covering parts of Livingston, Ford and Iroquois Counties, is not on-air as of 4 p.m. The status was first announced just before 3 p.m. Officials […]
Gibson Area Swim Team places second in triangular meet
GIBSON CITY – The Gibson Area Swim Team finished second in a triangular meet on Saturday. The GAST finished with a combined score of 161 behind the Milford Dolphins (321) and ahead of the Hoopeston Stingrays (32). The GAST girls finished second with a score of 101 while the boys finished second with a score of 60.
A Taste of Both Worlds is permanently closed
In sad restaurant news, A Taste of Both Worlds, the Filipino-Cambodian restaurant inside Broadway Food Hall, is closed permanently. A Taste of Both Worlds opened at the beginning of 2021 as Champaign-Urbana’s only Filipino and Cambodian eatery. The Urbana food hall vendor served awesome banh mi, delicious sisig, tasty turon, whole tilapia, and boodle fights (a communal meal with food spread across a table) in addition to offering excellent Restaurant Week specials like this num pang burger, crispy fried chicken, and buko pandan.
Coles County Animal Shelter alerts locals to text message scam
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Coles County Animal Shelter is bringing attention to a recent scam that has been circulating through text messages. They said a scammer has been reaching out to locals, claiming to be a staff member with the shelter. The scammer will then request to send a six-digit code as “verification” of […]
Chill out in style: Why the CUPHD Cooling Center is your summer lifesaver
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – When the summer heat cranks up to unbearable levels, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has got your back. CUPHD is not just a cooling center; it’s a haven for kids and families looking to beat the heat. With free breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under through their summer meals program, educational TV, free Wi-Fi, and a treasure trove of books, it’s the perfect spot to stay cool and entertained.
Harvest Moon Drive In | Destination Illinois
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey heads to the Drive In in Gibson City to learn more about the Harvest Moon Drive in and some big events coming up later this month. He also hears some how weather has impacted the theater over the years. See all of the Destination Illinois stories on...
UPDATE: Missing 15-year-old found, Champaign Police confirm
Update at 7:44 p.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign teenager who has been missing since Saturday has now been found. 15-year-old Damien Andrews was located on Monday evening, Joe Lamberson of the Champaign Police Department shared with WCIA. During the search, Andrews was considered endangered. Police say that when he was found, he was […]
City of Decatur and CONO to Host National Night Out on August 6
July 15, 2024 – The 2024 National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6, at Johns Hill Park. This community event aims to enhance the relationship between residents and law enforcement, fostering a sense of community. The event will feature various activities and opportunities for attendees to engage with local police officers and neighbors. The event will be from 5pm to 8pm.
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