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Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Cooler temps and dry conditions through Labor Day Weekend
PEORIA (25News Now) - Expect dry weather to continue through the next several days with a cold front set to move through our region tomorrow, bringing in cooler air just in time for Labor Day. Daytime highs will range from the upper 70s to mid 80s, with nighttime lows dropping into the 50s to mid 60s throughout the week. However, a slow warming trend is expected Wednesday and Thursday, though highs will stay near or just below normal midweek. Overall, less humid, sunny, dry conditions will be expected for the days ahead.
Illinois Wants You to Design a New State Flag?
Starting next week the Illinois State Flag Commission is accepting submissions for a new state flag design. The commission is looking for ideas and designs from the residents of Illinois. The Illinois house or Representatives passed a bill last year, and the state senate followed on forming a new state...
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for 7 Illinois counties hit hard by July storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- More relief could soon be on the way for those impacted by the severe storms and flooding that hit the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois last month.Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday issued a disaster proclamation for seven Illinois counties, following extensive damage across the state.The declaration includes Cook and Will counties in the Chicago area, Winnebago County where Rockford is located, Henry County in Northwest Illinois, Fulton County in West Central Illinois, and St. Clair and Washington counties in Southern Illinois—for the damage from the severe weather that hit the area from July 13...
What’s open and closed in Central Illinois for Labor Day
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Labor Day is upon us, and many places are closed in recognition of the day. For the federal holiday recognizing the labor movement and the economic and social victories workers have secured, most government employees and students are off. School districts across Central Illinois, including Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Springfield and Urbana, […]
Illinois’ ‘Black Moms Rising’ Is Tackling Maternal Mortality Crisis
The state of Illinois is working to address maternal mortality, with a special focus on moms of color. The state of Illinois is working diligently to get good use out of the $118 million in funding the CDC allocated to tackle maternal mortality nationwide. The Illinois Maternal Mortality Review Committee...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Illinois quick hits: Food service workers strike at U of I; CPS offers teachers 4 and 5 percent raises
Food service workers strike at U of I Food and building service workers at the University of Illinois are preparing to strike. Their current contract expires Saturday after several months of negotiations. Union workers voted down the latest contract proposal, saying they must be paid more if they serve more students. The union, representing 763 workers, said the strike would begin Sept. 15. CPS offers teachers 4 and 5 percent...
IL Conservation Police urge boating safety ahead of holiday weekend
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — If you plan to be on the water over the holiday weekend, officials are urging boaters to wear their life jackets. Illinois Conservation Police officials said that so far this year, they’ve responded to 48 boating-related situations. They said 15 people have died and another 15 were hurt. Of those deaths, two […]
Illinois high school football recap: Peoria-area highlights from IHSA Week 1
We had dramatic finishes, late finishes and so much more in Week 1 of the Illinois high school football season. Here is the Journal Star preps experience for Week 1, your one-stop shop as we look around the Peoria-area football landscape to open the 2024 high school season: ...
Normal West runs through Peoria Notre Dame in season opener
NORMAL – Week 1 of the 2024 High School Football season belonged to Normal West running back Cody Muhlbauer. The sophomore Wildcat was responsible for every touchdown Normal West scored on Friday, finding the endzone five times and totaling over 350 rushing yards in the 33-27 victory. The two...
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