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Watseka to start flushing hydrants
WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — The city of Watseka is scheduled to start hydrant flushing this week. The hydrant flushing will start Tuesday, and will last around two weeks. Officials said on Facebook residents may experience water discoloration and/or low pressure. They advise running the cold water for 5-10 minutes and then the water should clear […]
Watch Out, 100 Foot Rule Can Cause You Big Trouble in Illinois
100 feet doesn't sound like that much distance, but in Illinois, it can be the difference between you and big trouble with law enforcement. We're approaching the season when remembering this and following the rules will be more important than ever. If you're not familiar with what people refer to...
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
Illinois Lottery player wins big at Jewel-Osco • CPS coach resigns • Cold case victim identified
CHICAGO - One lucky lottery player won more than $9 million at a Chicago-area Jewel-Osco; a CPS volleyball coach is no longer employed after making controversial comments on a radio show; and Wisconsin officials have identified human remains found by the Illinois border in 1993. These are the top stories...
Iowa Has Harder Workers Than Illinois Does Says This Study
With Labor Day weekend right around the corner, a new study has come out to show which states have more hard workers than others. Even though most Americans are hard workers, putting in an average of 1,804 hours per year as of 2023, according to the World Economic Forum, some workers in some states aren't keen on hard work. We looked at Iowa and Illinois in this study (duh) and they couldn't be more opposite.
Don’t Like the Recent Heatwave? Blame ‘Sweating Corn’ in Illinois
I've heard many theories about what is responsible for the record-breaking heat many parts of Illinois has experienced this summer, but this one takes the cake. Why have you felt so miserable over the past few weeks? Experts claim it's because Illinois corn is sweating and I'm not even making that up.
Illinois among the states with the most cases of West Nile, the virus that left Dr. Fauci hospitalized
Medical experts are advising people to take precautions to avoid the West Nile virus, which Dr. Anthony Fauci is still recovering from after an illness he said was worse than any other he had experienced.
Legislator says Illinois Senate president admitted to ‘quid pro quo’ at DNC
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state legislator says Senate President Don Harmon’s Democratic National Convention comments about unions are an admission of “quid pro quo.” Harmon delivered remarks at the DNC in Chicago for the Illinois delegation’s breakfast. “Democrats don’t win without organized labor and organized labor puts everything at risk when Democrats don’t […]
Fisher/GCMS soccer wins 8-0 over Bishop McNamara
KANKAKEE – The Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley soccer team won 8-0 over Kankakee Bishop McNamara on Monday. Mason Doman scored off a Caleb Zwilling assist in the eighth minute. Zack Zbinden tallied a goal off a David Hull assist in the 16th minute. Hull then assisted a Spencer Kleist goal in...
Hoopeston celebrates 80th annual National Sweetcorn Festival
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) –For eight decades, Hoopeston has been adding their own twist to the holiday of Labor Day. On Monday, residents celebrated the 80th Annual National Sweetcorn Festival. Each year, nearly 50,000 ears of corn gets cooked for the community, with people coming from all over to have a good time and try some […]
Registration opens for Champaign electronic recycling event
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Registration is now open for an electronic recycling event sponsored by the cities of Champaign, Urbana and Champaign County. The Countywide Residential Electronics Collection (CREC) will host a collection day at Parkland College later this fall. To attend this event, people living in participating communities (a list of which is below) […]
Tinley Ideus’ Double-Double Leads St. Joseph-Ogden Volleyball to Thrilling Three-Set Victory Over Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin
Senior Tinley Ideus posted a double-double on Thursday (Aug. 29) as the St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team dispatched visiting Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin in a three-set thriller. Ideus recorded 13 kills and 17 digs as the Spartans prevailed, 26-24, 21-25, 31-29. Other offensive catalysts were Ava Seggebruch (seven kills and seven digs) and Adelyn...
Kayakers, dogs rescued at Fox Ridge State Park
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Fire departments and law enforcement groups rescued a group of kayakers and two dogs from Fox Ridge State Park on Sunday. Officials from the Lincoln Fire Protection District said five people were kayaking Sunday evening, aiming for the south boat launch at the park, but one was injured and unable to […]
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