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Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
Mail-in ballot registration open in Illinois
CLARK COUNTY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — August 13 is the first day for Illinois residents to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the General Election. Applications can be filled out online or at your local County Clerk’s office. Mail ballots provide another method of casting a vote while ensuring that yours will be counted. Clark County Clerk […]
ISP CONDUCTING ‘NITE’ PATROLS IN AREA COUNTIES
(EFFINGHAM) The Illinois State Police Troop 9 has announced that it will conduct Special Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) Patrols the rest of this month in Richland, Wayne, Marion, & Fayette Counties. The NITE Patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving & occupant restraint violations, especially between the hours of 9:00 at night and 6:00 in the morning. Troop 9, based in Effingham, will be conducting other patrols in area counties for the rest of August as well.
Effingham man arrested for violating order of protection, gun charges
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - An Effingham man has been arrested, accused of violating a protection order and unlawfully possessing a gun and drugs. Effingham Police were called out to the 1000 block of Ford Ave. on Aug. 7 just before 6 a.m. Witnesses and victims spoke with police, and officers...
Moore Takes The Helm at St. Elmo Elementary
Following the retirement of Sean Hannagan this summer, St. Elmo Elementary needed a new principal for the first time in over 20 years. Vandalia native Annette Moore will be filling that role as the new principal at St. Elmo Elementary. Moore was born and raised in rural Vandalia, where she...
Larregui Lopez: OVC Candidate for NCAA Woman of the Year 2024
Giovana Larregui López, a senior volleyball player at Eastern Illinois, is one of two candidates from the Ohio Valley Conference for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. She earned the title of OVC Female Athlete of the Year and led her team to a remarkable 28-5 season, capturing both the OVC regular season and tournament titles. In addition to her athletic accolades, López achieved academic recognition with third-team Academic All-American honors, showcasing her excellence both on and off the court.
Sonya Massey recalled at historic church on monumental day in Springfield
Even if she didn't know her, Lisa Clanton said she felt a connection to Sonya Massey, who was fatally shot by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy in her home on July 6. "We're Black women," Clanton said before Wednesday's memorial for Massey at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, which was founded in 1895. "She...
Justice For Ta’Kiya Young: Connor Grubb Is 2nd White Cop Charged With Murdering Black Woman In 2 Months
An Ohio cop charged with the homicide of Ta'Kiya Young is the second time in as many months police were indicted for killing Black women. The post Justice For Ta’Kiya Young: Connor Grubb Is 2nd White Cop Charged With Murdering Black Woman In 2 Months appeared first on NewsOne.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Storms in the forecast for today and tonight—Possibility of severe storms this afternoon and tonight
We have multiple changes of storms and the possibility of severe storms over the area for today. Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms–mainly before 1 pm–with a high today 0f 84. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 70. The...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Peru And Oglesby Locations Offering Some Of The Cheapest Gas In Illinois
Don't look now but the Illinois Valley has some of the cheapest gas in all of Illinois. According to GasBuddy.com, $3.19 gas in Peru is the second cheapest number in the state, behind only $3.18 for unleaded in Rockford. You can also find gas for $3.26 elsewhere in Peru and $3.27 in Oglesby.
Illinois, Iowa Preparing for Dangerous Storms and a Lot of Rain
It's been a while since we've had rain, but that's about to change over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Rockford region could get severe storms late Wednesday night (8/14) that could continue through the start of the weekend. Storms and...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
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