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Peaches are bountiful again after last year’s poor crop. But it’s more mixed in one Midwest state
The peach crop across the U.S. is much better this summer than it was last year when cold temperatures affected crops in Georgia and South Carolina. Yet in southern Illinois, while some orchards are getting a bumper crop, others are having yet another year of low production. Peach production for...
Tornado Warnings Around the Tri-Counties Illinois
A Radar indicated tornado warning has been issued for parts of Rock Island, Mercer, Whiteside and Henry Counties. The warning is currently from the Quad Cities to Atkinson but the warning is expected to extend southeast. VERY strong winds have been confirmed with these storms. Funnel clouds have been spotted but any possible spin-up may be rain-wrapped. Stay alert and keep a device with you to stay up-to-date with warnings. Update: Galva, Annawan, and Hoopole are in the extended warning area. UPDATE: 7:28 PM, huge spin-up north of Preemption, headed east towards Sherrard and Orion.
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Federal court issues split decision in Illinois inmates’ quest for greater mail and media access
CHICAGO (CN) — Illinois inmates at the Will County Adult Detention Facility won a partial legal victory Monday, with a federal judge in Chicago ruling that several of the jail's media and mail policies violate their civil rights. U.S. District Judge LaShonda Hunt, a Joe Biden appointee, found the...
Vermillion County Sheriff installs outdoor food pantry box
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Residents in need now have one more place to look for food assistance thanks to the efforts of the Vermillion County Sheriff’s Office. According to a post made to social media, the Sheriff’s Office parking lot is now the home to a permanent food pantry box. The box features multiple […]
INDOT to start Vermillion County construction project - here's when and where
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced an upcoming construction project in Vermillion County. INDOT says it will begin a chip-and-seal project this Monday on State Road 71. The work will happen north of Newport on State Road 163 and State Road 63. State officials...
Into the outdoors with Nurtured in Nature
Nurtured in Nature is a new BIPOC outdoor wellness program, organized and directed by Tomas Delgado and facilitated by Healthy Champaign County, that invites Champaign-Urbana’s BIPOC community members to spend some time on easy hikes, meeting new people and learning about the environment. I recently spoke with Delgado about...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Driver hurt after I-74 semi rollover near St. Joseph
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A semi truck driver was sent to the hospital on Monday night after a rollover on westbound Interstate 74. It happened before 9:25 p.m. near St. Joseph. At mile marker 194, a semi drove off the right side of the road, hit a guardrail, then overturned. Illinois State Police responded […]
Urbana storm damage: what should I do with downed tree limbs in my yard?
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana Public Works is still cleaning up the damage from severe overnight storms, and has shared more details on their tree limb and debris removal. Crews worked through the night to clear trees and large limbs from blocking traffic. They are continuing to do so through the morning, and also addressing […]
Decatur Family YMCA to host Backpack Attack with free school supplies Aug 3rd
July 16, 2024 – The Decatur Family YMCA will host their annual Backpack Attack event on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the event, 2,000 school supply-filled backpacks will be handed out to students entering kindergarten through 6th grade. Students need to be present to pick out their backpacks.
Common Ground’s next cooking class is Greek with Chef Alisa DeMarco
After June wrapped up with Moroccan, Common Ground has their next virtual cooking class coming up on Saturday, July 27th with Greek cuisine. Chef Alisa DeMarco will be leading the course, which takes place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., which will cook a dinner menu using “peak summer ingredients sourced from local farms”.
Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation hires new executive director
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Executive Director, Michelle Gonzales. Michelle brings energy, expertise, and excellence to the Foundation and will carry on a tradition of supporting the school districts and strengthening the community’s commitment to our public schools, teachers, and students.
New online agriculture course grows skills in identifying corn, soybean field insects
URBANA, Ill. — One thing is for sure, if there is a farm field, insects will visit it. Having the skills to identify insects inhabiting crop fields across the Midwest improves one’s ability to identify and effectively manage insect pests while avoiding unnecessary interventions that may negatively affect beneficial insects as well as farmer profitability.
Gill returns to C-U for annual golf outing
Jul. 16—SAVOY — Kendall Gill's annual golf outing in support of Cunningham Children's Home looked a bit different on Monday morning. The benefit at the University of Illinois Golf Course was still sold out — as is typical for the event that celebrated its 35th year — as community members turned out to raise money and rub elbows with the likes of Gill, Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman ...
Urbana grad Jessie Graff completes course, advances to American Ninja Warrior semis
Few at the American Ninja Warrior qualifiers received a louder ovation than Urbana High graduate Jessie Graff. Numerous fans brought colorful signs, one of which read, “Jessie is a Wonder Woman”. It was fitting, as Graff dashed through the six obstacles like the titular superhero, wearing a Wonder Woman outfit that was also a nod to her role as a stuntwoman for that franchise’s 2020 movie.
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