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Central Illinois Weather: Early Morning Storms and Weekend Rain Chances
Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is experiencing persistent storms Friday morning, with early hours marked by heavy rain across areas including Champaign. According to the National Weather Service, while these storms will taper off later today, residents should be prepared for a mix of isolated thunderstorms and sunshine over the weekend.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Illinois panel OKs funds for grade separation, crossing projects
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has authorized $2 million from the state's Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) for removal and reconstruction of the existing Muirhead Road grade separation structure near Elgin. The Plato Township Road District will remove the existing structure and construct a new five-span vehicular overpass superstructure consisting...
Be on the lookout: Thieves steal container of Tern bikes
(BRAIN) — Tern is asking retailers to be on the lookout for 48 of its bikes and e-bikes that were stolen while in transport by rail from Los Angelas to a Tern warehouse in Illinois last month. The company is working with law enforcement and insurers following the theft...
Illinois lawmakers push for affordable prescriptions
Two Illinois state lawmakers from the area are pushing legislation to make medicine more affordable. The bill, HB3493, would establish a prescription drug affordability board. Rep. Gregg Johnson and Sen. Mike Halpin went over the bill during a town hall meeting at the UAW Hall in East Moline. The board would work with the pharmaceutical companies to set maximum prices for drugs. Supporters say people are often forced to choose between the drugs and other basic necessities like food. The bill passed the Illinois house in April and is now in the hands of an Illinois Senate Committee.
Corn, soybean yields see record numbers while prices drop to double-digit losses
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The outlook for this year’s harvest season is good in some regards but shaping up to be rough in others. The USDA predicts record amounts of corn and soybean yields this season — for corn, a 9% increase from last year to 227 bushels an acre. And for soybeans, a 5% jump […]
GRAPHIC: Nearly one-third of Midwest ag exports sent to Asian markets
The majority of Midwest-produced agriculture exports remain in North America, but nearly one-third are sent to Asia. The Midwest exported $13.28 billion in agricultural products in 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau trade data, which categorizes the Midwest as 12 central states. Nearly two-thirds of those exports were destined for...
Panthers to take on Leathernecks in Sunday soccer showdown
UNI soccer (0-0-1 / 0-0-0 MVC) vs. Western Illinois (0-1-0, 0-0-0 OVC) CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI soccer continues its opening weekend to the 2024 season on Sunday as it hosts the Western Illinois Leathernecks in non-conference action. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT at the UNI Soccer Field...
Burlington Man with Medical Condition Eluded Law Enforcement with Stolen Vehicle
A Burlington man with a medical condition allegedly eluded law enforcement with a stolen vehicle. 54-year-old Jefferey Elmore was charged with eluding, theft 2nd degree, driving while barred, reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance 2nd offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. On August 15, the Des Moines County Sheriff’s...
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus Confirmed in McDonough County
The McDonough County Health Department has been conducting mosquito surveillance and. testing for West Nile virus. A batch of mosquitoes has been confirmed to have tested positive for. West Nile virus. The mosquitoes that tested positive were collected August 13, 2024, in. Bushnell. West Nile virus can be transmitted through...
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
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