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Northern Lights may be visible in northern Illinois again Thursday and Friday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the Northern Lights may be visible in northern Illinois this Thursday and Friday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is tracking a fast coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun which erupted Tuesday night and is expected to arrive at Earth on Thursday, […]
41 Years Ago 1st Cell Call Was Made At Famous Illinois Landmark
The very first commercial cellphone call was made in Illinois and it happened 41 years ago this month. Historic Illinois Landmark Was Home To Very 1st Commercial Cellphone Call. You actually might be reading this article off your cellphone right now. Think about it, how often do you use it?...
Hurricane Milton leaves Central Illinois natives stuck in Florida
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – A trio of Central Illinois residents are stuck in Florida due to Hurricane Milton. The group took an annual trip to Valrico, Florida last week – that’s about 15 miles from Tampa. Their trip has turned into frantic efforts to board up a friend’s house and stockpile food. Joseph Myhre, his […]
School Spirit Remains At This Abandoned School in Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so, you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Illinois has no shortage of abandoned buildings. Some have been revamped and used for something new, others sit with decades of decaying memories. Maybe it's just me,...
See 7 Illinois Schools Just Rated a Perfect A for Everything
Nobody is perfect or at least that's what I was told growing up. Now, I see that's not always true as there are 7 Illinois schools that were just rated a perfect A for everything. Here's the least surprising thing you'll read today. I was not an A student. Shocking,...
Illinois Winter Weather Predictors To Look For In Your Yard
We can't avoid it, Illinois. Winter is coming, and your yard might be trying to give you signs about the weather ahead. October seems to be the time of year when many people living in the Midwest start bracing themselves for the winter ahead. The Old Farmer's Almanac recently released...
Majority of Illinois teachers want to quit, according to new poll
(WTVO) — A majority of Illinois teachers are unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey released by the Illinois Education Association. The Red for Ed study found 60% of teachers and support staff are considering leaving the profession. When asked why, 65% of respondents said they do not earn enough money; 65% said […]
Illinois Lottery player wins $2 million in Powerball
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — An Illinois Powerball player won $2 million from Monday night’s drawing. According to a representative from Illinois State Lottery, the winner could be from anywhere within the state. The winning ticket was bought online and had the numbers 18-30-31-52-63. The player had also opted into the Power Play feature, which bumped up […]
Rejoice, Some Illinois McDonalds Getting Krispy Kreme Donuts
It was a marriage that was destined to happen: burgers and donuts. That union will be a reality soon at some Illinois McDonalds as they reportedly will be offering Krispy Kreme Donuts, too. A couple of years ago, McDonalds began a quiet experiment at one of their Kentucky restaurants. They...
Is It Time to OFFICIALLY Malort Illinois???
The state of Illinois has many “Official” symbols. The white tailed deer is the official state animal. The bluegill is the official state fish. Each state is different in what they recognize. In Illinois we have a pretty beefy list of “Official” state symbols. We have a state dance, flower, Insect, Pie, Snake..?? (true). The list is long. What we don’t have is an official state liquor, yet.
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