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Read before lighting: Are fireworks legal in Illinois?
On Kewanee’s northside off Main Street, a fireworks stand, under a red, white and blue tent, cropped up last week offering a variety of fireworks, some containing as much as 500 grams of pyrotechnic composition. Secured to a pole inside the stand are permits from both the City of Kewanee and the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Illinois Restaurant One of 44 Hooters Locations That Closed Suddenly
Another restaurant chain is causing panic throughout the United States after 44 locations have closed. This announcement will hurt guys everywhere because a favorite spot for "wings" seems to be struggling. Yes, Hooters restaurants are silently getting marked as "permanently closed" on Google and the list of the latest closings has been released.
Storm Damage: Should you file insurance immediately?
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — If you have storm damage, should you make a claim immediately? WTWO spoke with Heather Konrad of the Nikki Dunford Agency of American Family Insurance Wednesday morning. Konrad encouraged policy holders to contact their insurance agent to talk through the situation before filing a claim. Konrad recommends getting an estimate before filing […]
Illinois Woman Loses Pants After Falling On Treadmill [VIDEO]
This woman from Illinois found the life hack to getting ripped at the gym. The only things you need: a treadmill and leggings. If you thought you're already putting yourself out there and working out at a public gym, wait until you hear what happened to Alyssa Konkel. It was...
Pritzker enacts new state agency some worry has unknown taxpayer cost
(The Center Square) – Beginning July 1, Illinois will have a new state agency set to roll out over the next three years to handle all things early childhood development. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1 Tuesday in Chicago. He said transferring early childhood services from three different state agencies to a new one will streamline […]
48 Hour Rain Reports through Wednesday morning
After rain and storms pushed through the area, we’ve got a list of rainfall totals in the area. More rain possible during the day today, but it won’t be much. NOTE: Some of these CoCoRaHS reports came from areas outside of towns. The nearest town was used to identify the location. Learn more how you […]
GOP ex-Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden for president
Former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger announced his support for President Joe Biden on Wednesday, one day before the first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle against former President Donald Trump. Kinzinger, one of Trump’s fiercest GOP critics, said the former president poses a “direct threat” to American values, referencing Trump’s actions after he lost […]
3 Important Things to Do When You See a Dog Trapped in a Hot Car in Illinois
If your first reaction to seeing a dog locked in a hot car is to smash the window and rescue it, don't do it...especially in Illinois. Is Breaking a Car Window to Rescue an Animal Illegal in Illinois?. As a hard core dog lover I completely understand that the urge...
Extreme Heat in Illinois Warps Asphalt in Middle of the Road
On Friday, June 21st, tons of calls came in to Stephenson County Police with reports near Harlem Center Road and Bypass 20 were buckling. "The warmer the temperature the more the pavement material expands. The sun heats the pavement, and the pavement expands and then buckles. Buckles more commonly occur on older concrete pavements." [dot.state]
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