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Springfield removes homeless camp two weeks after withdrawing ordinance to fine ‘public camping’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Springfield demolished a group of tents that homeless people slept in for weeks at the intersection of 5th and North Grand Avenue Wednesday morning. The City said in a statement that homeless outreach officials went to the site of the tents after reports of several crimes in the […]
Illinois Had an Earthquake Wednesday Night in an Unexpected Place
UPDATE: 9/26/24 - 9:15pm - The USGS has now upgraded this Illinois quake to a 2.4 magnitude and many have now reported feeling it. ORIGINAL STORY: I was just checking in on the USGS earthquake shake page and noticed a dot where I almost never see a dot. It was a quake confirmed by a seismologist located just to the northeast of Keyesport, Illinois that just happened at 9:50pm Wednesday night.
Auburn railroad crossing closed Wednesday after trailer damage
AUBURN, Ill. (WCIA) — A railroad crossing was closed in Auburn for part of the day Wednesday after a semi-trailer damaged the tracks. Illinois State Police responded to Illinois Route 104 at Kennedy Street around 11 a.m. According to ISP, a “low-boy” semi-trailer struck the concrete inserts on the railroad crossing. This broke the concrete […]
Forecaster Claims Upcoming Winter Will Put Illinois on ‘Blast’
Are you a fan of winter? Your answer will determine how you feel about a new forecaster's outlook for next season which he says will put Illinois on 'blast'. Direct Weather on YouTube seems to be one of the more respected channels and has nearly a quarter million subscribers so this isn't just a guy in his basement making weather guesses. He just issued his updated winter forecast for late 2024/early 2025 and his view of the upcoming winter is encouraging in some ways. Emphasis on "some".
America’s Largest Truckstop Opens In Illinois Next Month
I hate to break it to the state of Iowa, but your days of sitting on top of the mountain by having the world's largest truck stop located in your state are going to be over in a little over one week from today. Walcott, Iowa has been the home...
Adults Only Halloween Festival In Illinois
A popular family attraction in Illinois is hosting a very special Halloween festival for adults only. I think it's safe to say that most people consider Halloween a kids' holiday. I guess it's because of the candy, costumes, and events. Of course, parents have a great time celebrating with their family but there's another side to Halloween.
Illinois Residents to Receive Unclaimed Property Checks of Nearly $13.2 Million
A record-breaking number of Illinois residents are about to receive a financial boost thanks to the state's Unclaimed Property program. State Treasurer Announces Largest-Ever Money Match Program Distribution. Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced that over 138,561 individuals will be receiving checks totaling nearly $13.2 million through the state's Enhanced Money Match...
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