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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...
Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Illinois
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Illinois loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
Illinois Tollway warns of I-PASS text message scam
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Tollway is warning I-PASS customers of a phishing scam being sent out in the form of text messages. The text appears to come from “Illinois toll way” and details a specific toll amount that the customer owes. One Central Illinois resident received the text below, which serves as an example […]
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
Pritzker Signs New Illinois Legislation Increasing Giving And Funding Opportunities For Nonprofits
Quad Cities, Iowa / Illinois—Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois. The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations—Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation—all celebrate...
New Indiana law requires home buyers to sign agreements with agents
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A new Indiana law makes changes to the home buying process in the Hoosier state. For many years, it's been standard for sellers to enter into formal listing agreements with real estate brokers. But now, prospective home buyers will also sign written agreements with brokers before purchasing a home.
Hoosier Lottery jackpot has back-to-back wins
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been a lucky few days for some Hoosiers who play the lottery. In an exceptional sequence of events, two entries managed to match all five numbers in the Wednesday, July 3, CA$H 5 jackpot drawing. Each ticket was worth $211,853. The winning numbers for Wednesday,...
2nd Annual Casey Freedom Fest kicked off Friday
CASEY, Ill. (WTHI) - Independence Day celebrations continue in Casey. The Casey Freedom Fest kicked off Friday. The event runs through Sunday. The festival is being held at Fairview Park this year. City leaders decided to change the venue after the festival was downtown last year, but you'll still find...
New statue unveiled in 12 Points
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A statue unveiling took place at 12 Points in Terre Haute. The piece is a wooden sculpture of Walter Phillips, who laid the foundation for what would become the 12 Points area in 1889. The sculpture was carved by Joseph McCarthy, and also includes the addition of swings thanks to […]
Urbana doctor explains the rise in at-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is casting a wider net for possible at-risk children when it comes to lead throughout Central Illinois. One Urbana doctor says not to panic, but to be aware of what this means for young children in the areas at risk. As of Monday, IDPH added […]
IU Athletics Coach Ron Helmer Dead at 77
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Former Indiana University Athletics coach Ron Helmer died in Bloomington Thursday at the age of 77. Helmer coached IU Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field from 2007 to 2022, during which time he mentored more than 50 Big Ten champions. He also worked at Georgetown University for 37 years. […] The post IU Athletics Coach Ron Helmer Dead at 77 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s only Wahlburgers closes
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana’s only Wahlburgers location has closed. A note on the door of the hamburger restaurant said its last day was June 30. The restaurant was located at 1200 S. Rangeline Road in Carmel. That’s off the West Carmel Drive roundabout in The Proscenium development. The restaurant is listed as permanently closed […]
Sheriff: Deceased driver found in semi, no foul play suspected
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local Sheriff investigated a death Friday after a body was discovered in a semi truck at an area gas station. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the Road Ranger Truck Stop near the intersection of S.R. 59 and S.R. 42 on Friday. Following an […]
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
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