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34 best Illinois colleges ranked for value by Money: See how they rate
Choosing the right college to attend is a task that requires careful consideration from both parent and student. Academic programs, cost, location, and opportunities are a few factors that come to mind before even filling out an application. Finding a college worth the price tag can be especially challenging when...
Central Illinois Weather Update: Scattered Storms and Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Lincoln, IL – Severe thunderstorms are expected across central Illinois today, primarily south of a Taylorville to Danville line. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lincoln issued an alert for scattered storms, which could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall. Cooler and drier air is forecasted to follow, offering relief for the latter half of the week.
Illinois quick hits: Earthquake shakes Illinois; researchers look into cicada damage; sinkhole grows in Alton
Earthquake shakes northern Illinois Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about 6 miles. The earthquake could be felt as far as Joliet. Researchers look into cicada damage ...
Illinois Wins $334M for Electric Vehicle Plant Reopening
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding Stellantis $334,763,050 in Domestic Auto Manufacturing Conversion Grant program funds to assist in the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant and in the construction of the plant’s new electric vehicle battery production facility. Stellantis has pledged to invest additional funding of its own to ensure the modernization of the plant is fully-funded.
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open new location in DeKalb
DEKALB, Ill. — A new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is coming to DeKalb County this week. Ollie’s, a retailer of brand-name closeout merchandise, is set to open a new store in DeKalb, in the 2300 block of Sycamore Road, next to Walmart in the old Office Max building. A ribbon cutting for the new location is […]
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Pedestrian hit by drunk driver in Ogle County
CRESTON, Ill. (WTVO) — A 22-year-old man has been charged with drunk driving without a license after reportedly hitting a pedestrian on Saturday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Christian Stanbery was driving in the area of 100 East Cedarholm Street around 9:04 p.m. when he struck the pedestrian. The victim refused emergency medical […]
Trial underway for Rock Falls man charged with setting 2020 fatal apartment fire
WHITESIDE Co., Ill. (KWQC) - A trial began Monday in Whiteside County for a Rock Falls man accused of setting fire to an apartment in Sterling where one woman and two children died. Steven Coleman is charged with three counts of aggravated arson, all Class X felonies, six counts of...
Second suspect in custody in deadly Rockford shooting
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The second suspect wanted in a deadly shooting on June 26 near Haskell Avenue is in custody. Timothy Chatman, 42, of Rockford, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Marquell Reddic. Chatman was arrested July 15 and is in the Winnebago County Jail. Around...
Rockford announces plans for garbage collection after flooding
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - For people impacted by recent flooding, the city of Rockford says homeowners can put flood waste out before normal collection during the weeks of July 15 and July 22. The waste will be collected on normal garbage pick-up days. The city says residents should fill up...
More rain expected Monday; City says avoid these areas of Rockford in event of flash flood:
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — After two nights of heavy rain and flash flooding that turned some Rockford roads into rivers, the City has issued a warning to drivers to avoid the following areas in the event of a repeat Monday night. Severe weather has been forecast for the area for the third night in a […]
Sinkholes open in UW Health SwedishAmerican parking lot
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Sinkholes opened at UW Health SwedishAmerican on Monday, one by the front entrance and another in the ambulance bay of the ER. Crews worked to repair the pavement and fill the holes on Monday afternoon. The main E. State Street entrance remains blocked off and city inspectors have been summoned to […]
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