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Parts of I-55, 1-74 closed in Illinois due to dust storm and high winds
Interstate 55 near McLean and Interstate 74 near Le Roy have been closed after high winds led to dust storms blowing across lanes of traffic. Illinois State Police said just before 3 p.m. Tuesday that the storm is centered at I-55 near mile marker 146 just north of the McLean exit. The blowing dust is coming from east of I-55, moving west across both northbound and southbound lanes.
Openings delayed for two Central IL pools ahead of Memorial Day weekend
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A couple Central Illinois pools won’t open this weekend after dealing with setbacks. Board President Denver Piatt of the Paxton Park District said they have been without a recreation director and the pool isn’t ready. He said they’re finishing up staffing certifications, and they need to get the pool cleaned before […]
Illinois quick hits: Campus protesters arraigned; contractor sues tollway
Campus protesters arraigned Seven demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza on the campus of Illinois State University made court appearances. All seven pleaded not guilty to a count of criminal trespass to state land and a school building. The protestors had met with the ISU president at his office. They allegedly remained in the office until the building closed and were removed by campus police. Contractor sues tollway ...
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