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Illinois reports first death from West Nile Virus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting their first death this year from the West Nile Virus. The individual, who lived in Lake County, was in their 80’s. The person had symptoms in mid-August and died not long after. “Sadly, Illinois is reporting our first death of the year attributed […]
Illinois utility watchdog: Bad deals peddled by alternative electricity suppliers
(The Center Square) – A utility watchdog group is warning Illinoisans to be wary of alternative electricity suppliers. This comes after a Citizens Utility Board review of state reports shows that ComEd and Ameren Illinois customers with alternative suppliers have lost a combined total of about $297 million over the last year and $1.8 billion since 2015. While ComEd and Ameren deliver electricity to their customers over the power lines...
Illinois Democrats, GOP offer differing views to undecided voters
(The Center Square) – Democrats and Republicans are focused on different issues as they try to attract undecided voters in Illinois. State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, told The Center Square at last week's Democratic National Convention that there needs to be more infrastructure construction in the United States. “I think the issue that people want to look for is at the kitchen table. Am I gonna have a decent-paying job?...
Illinois cheer families could be owed money after massive settlement against Varsity Brands
Illinois will now be part of a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Varsity Brands, a company that puts on cheer camps and competitions and that was accused of using monopolistic tactics to raise prices and undercut competition. According to Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Illinois has signed onto the...
WATCH: Lightning in Central Illinois spotted from miles away
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Lightning was visible late Tuesday night as storms swept through Illinois, and viewers in several areas shared some videos with WCIA of what they saw. Video from Champaign around 9:50 p.m. WCIA Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lighty said the lightning was from Chicago-area storms more than 100 miles away. If you captured […]
Red Lobster to Potentially Close Three Illinois Locations Amid Nationwide Retreat During Bankruptcy Proceedings
As Red Lobster navigates choppy waters in its ongoing bankruptcy saga, court documents reveal that the seafood chain is shuttering a slew of restaurants across the nation, including three eateries in Illinois. As per NBC Chicago, if a judge approves the latest court filing, the state will see the closure of its Geneva and Bourbonnais locations as well as a Peoria establishment. The last days for these restaurants are not set in stone, but Red Lobster is pushing for lease rejections by Aug. 31.
Elburn man found dead in Plano, Texas; suspect in custody
Local authorities in Plano, Texas, say an Elburn man was found dead on Tuesday in the backyard of a home. He was identified by the Plano, Texas Police Department as 69-year-old Patrick King of Elburn. Police report that a suspect, 39-year-old James Swetland of Los Angeles, California, is in custody...
The Late-August 1990 Tornado Disaster
A review of the deadly Planfield Tornado by the National Weather Service Between 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. CDT on August 28th, 1990, a violent F5 tornado ripped through Kendall and Will counties taking the lives of 29 people and injuring 350. The tornado left a 16.4 mile-long damage path which ranged from 600 yards […]
Iowa, Minnesota continue to duke it out for four-star wide receiver Terrence Smith
WEST AURORA, Ill. - West Aurora (Ill.) four-star wide receiver Terrence Smith saw his recruitment get off to a later start towards the midway point of his junior season. Smith also thought he was going to have his decision going into his senior football season, but he has not made his final choice yet. The No. 47 wide receiver in the country on the 247Sports Composite has a final two of Iowa and Minnesota, and is focused on those schools, but is also open to seeing what other schools may come in and contact him.
RMTD adds service to Hard Rock Casino, AMC theater, Rockford University
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Beginning Sunday, September 1st, Rockford Mass Transit District will begin service to the new Hard Rock Casino, AMC Showplace 16, and Rockford University. The new stops will be a part of the East State Route, RMTD announced Thursday. In addition, RMTD will begin operating the Perryville/Alpine Route on Sundays. According to […]
Devastating Fire Destroys Stadium Featured in ‘A League of Their Own’
A stadium featured in a movie that helped put Rockford, Illinois on the map has burned to the ground, according to reports from NBC Los Angeles. Explosion Destroys Movie-Famous Stadium Featured in Classic Baseball Films. With wooden grandstands that date back to 1937, the Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario,...
Are you ready to rock? Hard Rock Casino is prepped for its smashing start in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Nearly three years ago, the stage was set for six guitars to be bashed to bits to mark the kickoff of A Hard Rock Opening Act, the name of the interim casino that operated on Bell School Road. But the guitars were spared from smashing at the...
Out of the Darkness Walk brings community together to march against suicide
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Suicide is the third leading cause of death for ages 10-34 and the sixth leading cause of death for ages 35-44 in the state, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Illinois. 94% of adults in the United States believe suicide can be prevented,...
Customers rally to support longtime Rockford boutique after flood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Customers of a longtime Rockford boutique returned Wednesday to support the business after devastating floods shuttered the operation for more than a month. “We were wiped out for 40 days,” said Diane Tope, who owns Great Hang-Ups near the corner of Rockford Avenue and Charles streets. After a 100-year flood hit […]
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