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Thursday Night Football Parking Advisory for Illinois season opener
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) --With the Illinois football team set to host Eastern Illinois on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium, several updates to parking and tailgating are noted below. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. CT. For information on Memorial Stadium, please visit the Gameday Guide. ACCESSIBLE...
UPDATE: Springfield Police share more information on woman found dead Sunday
8/26 UPDATE: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Springfield Police have shared more information about a woman found dead Sunday on 5th Street. Officers arrived to scene around 9 a.m. Springfield firefighters pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Officers on scene said there did not appear to be any trauma to the body. Springfield Police detectives […]
Heat Advisory in place Monday; Excessive Heat Watch for Tuesday with heat index values up to 113
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A Heat Advisory has been issued for Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Heat index values up to 106 are expected. An Excessive Heat Watch has also been issued for Tuesday with dangerously hot conditions and heat index values up to 113 possible.
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Illinois Libraries to Propel Digital Literacy with $2 Million State Grant Initiative
Public libraries across Illinois are on the cusp of a digital transformation, fueled by a sizable grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's office. Libraries in underserved areas are set to receive a share of a $2 million grant aimed at boosting their technology capabilities, as announced by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Among the 113 libraries pinpointed for these funds, several in the local region are slated to get either $27,500 or $12,500 to enhance their technological infrastructure, according to Central Illinois Proud. This initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide and ensure that community members have contemporary resources at their disposal.
Midwest Weather Warning: Tuesday Storms Could Bring Hail, Destructive Winds, and Possible Tornadoes
Grand Rapids, MI — A severe storm system is forecasted to impact five Midwestern states on Tuesday, potentially bringing damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued an alert indicating the risk of severe weather stretching from Michigan to Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Ohio.
Community members gather for the second annual Central Illinois Cultural Fest
Springfield, Ill — Community members gathered today for the second annual Central Illinois Cultural Fest. More than 100 vendors attending the event from local artists to small businesses. Representatives from SIU School of Medicine, Springfield Clinic, Molina Healthcare, The Illinois Alzheimer's Association, and Gift of Hope attended to celebrate...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
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