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Three-star 2025 Plainfield Central OL Kaveon Lee plans Illini visit: 'I just want to see the team work'
Kaveon Lee could've entered his senior season with his football future solidified. But after six months as a Northern Illinois commitment, the three-star Plainfield (Ill.) Central Class of 2025 offensive tackle decided to open up his recruitment. "I just felt I committed too early," Lee said. "That was my first...
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Black Moms Rising: Illinois health committee receives funding to tackle maternal mortality
ABC7 Chicago's race and culture series, "Black Moms Rising," continues to take a look at maternity in the Black community.The CDC has offered $118 million in funding to tackle maternal mortality nationwide, including the state of Illinois. The funding goes towards a team of experts tasked with gathering data and developing solutions.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe funding will help continue the work of Illinois' Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It is one of 46 committees across the country working to keep moms from dying during childbirth.ABC7 was told the Illinois committee has has a strong focus...
Cooler trend heading into Labor Day weekend
It has been a much cooler day compared to Monday and Tuesday across the Stateline, but the humidity remains high with dew points in the 70s. This will remain the case as a pair of cold fronts pass through, bringing a cooler holiday weekend. The first of which will slide...
Older Adults in Illinois at Increased Risk for Suicide
Nearly 20 percent of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The suicides disproportionately affected white men between the ages of 65 and 74 years, with at least a high school education living in small urban and rural environments and involving firearms as the source of fatal injury.
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Huskie Wrestling Signs 16 for 2024-25
DeKALB, Ill.—Northern Illinois University wrestling head coach Ryan Ludwig has announced the signing of 16 student-athletes to join the Huskies in the fall of 2024. The signing class includes five transfers and 11 true freshmen from across the Midwest. "We are thrilled with these additions to the Huskie Wrestling...
Hailstorms to Produce Larger Hailstones as Climate Warms, Posing Greater Damage Risks
A study by Northern Illinois University’s Weather, Climate and Society Research Group forecasts that hailstones will increase in size by 15 to 75 percent by the mid-to-late 21st century due to climate change. Using supercomputer simulations, the researchers explored how two greenhouse gas concentration scenarios would affect hail-producing storms.
Illinois bill would create board to tackle high prescription drug prices; doctors, patients weigh in
People had plenty to say at a third town hall about the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois on Tuesday."It was insulting. It was insulting to me as an individual. You can't respect my need for those medications, and just think of all this people who don't have that advocacy," said Mary Rothschild, a patient with allergies.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I went through a series of talking to my physician, talking to my insurance company, trying figure out how can I get the medication that's the better medication that I needed," said Lequita Michelle Mathew,...
Food Truck Wednesdays to return to MLK Commons
DeKALB – At 11 a.m. Wednesday at MLK Commons, Food Truck Wednesdays, an NIU tradition, kicked off. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as many as 12 different food trucks were available on Normal Road for students to purchase from. Many other activities, including games and music were offered by the Campus Activities Board.
Apple AirTag used to locate missing students on 1st day of school in DeKalb
A parent in DeKalb is thanking Apple AirTags for helping to locate her child, who was among two kindergarten students that went missing on a school bus on the first day of school this week. Though one of the parents is viewing the device designed for use to track baggage...
NIU GameDay Guide for Season Opener versus Western Illinois
DeKALB, Ill. – A "Red Out," new in-game entertainment and the kickoff of Northern Illinois University Athletics 125th Anniversary celebration are just a few of the gameday elements planned for Saturday's Northern Illinois University football home opener versus Western Illinois. The action in and around Huskie Stadium begins well before the 2:30 p.m. kickoff time in The Yard. Check out this gameday guide for the "need to knows" before heading to Huskie Stadium.
Stillman Valley football has room to grow this season
STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - The Stillman Valley Cardinals lost a majority of their starters who took them to the second round of the playoffs last season. Despite that, head coach Mike Lalor believes the Cardinals still have room to grow if they want to keep their five-year playoff streak alive.
Lindenwood football opens season against two ranked teams
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Lindenwood Lions football team opens its season against two ranked teams. Thursday, they visit #22 Kansas and they then host Central Arkansas, which is ranked #13 at the FCS level. Sports on 4′s Bryan Kennedy has more.
Hard Rock’s memorabilia in Rockford includes a connection to late fashion icon Virgil Abloh
ROCKFORD — At the gateway to the high limit room at the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford is a piece of music memorabilia connected to a Rockford native who reached the highest levels of the fashion industry. An outfit designed by late fashion icon Virgil Abloh, who died at...
Everything To Know About Davenport & Rock Island Red, White & Boom Reschedule Date
The Quad Cities largest firework display had to be rescheduled this year due to flooding around Independence Day, and the rescheduled date is just around the corner. The new date has been set for Saturday, September 7th, 2024. According to the website, "The event and fireworks display will be held in downtown Davenport and Rock Island with fireworks at dusk. That evening, there will be family-friendly activities in LeClaire Park in Davenport and Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. The Quad Cities River Bandits game will be held that night at Modern Woodmen Park."
Cannabis dispensary, smoking lounge, grow facility, beverage distributor, truck stop coming to Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - A cannabis dispensary with the area’s first marijuana smoking lounge and a beverage distributor will relocate to Rock Island after the City Council unanimously approved plans Monday night. There are also plans for a 50,000-square-foot grow facility and a full-service truck stop. The city...
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