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This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois
This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois. After a recent analysis of crashes and fatalities, this Illinois highway which runs through the entire state has now been dubbed the 'most dangerous' road in Illinois. The Most Dangerous Road in Each State. The website, This vs...
Illinois CTE teachers eligible for tenure, other rights under new state law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Teachers who hold a career and technical education license are now eligible for tenure in Illinois. CTE teachers were previously left out of tenure consideration due to an oversight by state lawmakers. A new law guarantees those educators are entitled to the rights and privileges of professional educator license holders.
Champion pole vaulter, Illinois native misses at Olympic trials but says the joy is back
Illinois native and professional pole vaulter Emily Grove missed making the U.S. Olympic team by six spots and about one inch, placing ninth in June at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. Grove, who has traveled the world competing in pole vault, entered the trials ranked fourth in the U.S. and 18th in the world. It was her fourth Olympic trials. ...
Rose Bowl Tavern hosting CATsNAP Benefit Concert
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Fans of live music and cats alike are in for a treat this weekend at the 2nd annual CATsNAP Benefit Concert. At the Rose Bowl Tavern from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, guests can watch a variety show concert consisting of more than 30 musicians, all while supporting feline friends […]
World’s Worst Time Traveler Predicts Disastrous Illinois Blizzard
You really shouldn't lose any sleep over this. Seriously. Yes, it is true that a self-proclaimed time traveler from the year 2671 has predicted that Illinois will be devastated by the worst blizzard in history this year, but he doesn't exactly have a track record of accuracy to brag about.
Illinois state treasurer has $2.5 billion ready to be claimed
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois state treasurer has $2.5 billion worth of money, jewelry and priceless goods waiting to be claimed by their rightful owners. “Every now and then, someone leaves something in a bank safe deposit box, and it’s turned over to us when it’s abandoned. We try to track down the rightful owners,” Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said.
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