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Suspicious activity in House Springs raises safety concerns
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) -- Ethan and Mandi Couch are so concerned about suspicious activity in front of their home in House Springs that they won’t let their young children play in the front yard. “It’s a problem that’s getting out of hand,” said Ethan Couch....
Comets At Home Friday In 2024 Opener
The Greenville Comets begin their 2024 high school football season Friday night. The varsity Comets will host Staunton in a South Central Conference contest. Game time at Don Stout Field is 7 p.m. All Comet games will be broadcast on WGEL Radio. The Comets had an outstanding 2023 season. They...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Will kids with head lice in Illinois schools be sent home early? Latest CDC, state guidance
For many families, a child getting sent home early due to head lice is a common occurrence during the school year. But parents may be surprised to learn that the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says students with head lice infestations can stay in the classroom longer.
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Recap of Tuesday Evening’s Storms
Heaviest totals across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. An approaching cold front brings the next chance for scattered thunderstorms, but not everyone is likely to see rain. Upwards of 50% of the metro area may see a shower or thunderstorm by late Friday night. Hi-resolution model snapshot at various times.
Illinois State Police completes largest security detail in agency history
CHICAGO – From the time Air Force Two landed at O’Hare airport Sunday, August 18, 2024 to the time of “wheels up” on Friday, August 23, 2024, the Illinois State Police (ISP) successfully protected the safety and security of the democratic process with the largest deployment of ISP personnel to a single event in the agency’s 100 year history.
Illinois quick hits: Casino clearing site for new facility; new state flag submissions
Casino clearing site for new facility After delays and concerns about financing, Ballys is taking a step forward in building a permanent casino. Demolition of the old Chicago Tribune building is underway in River West in Chicago. Ballys released plans for a 500-room hotel, casino and theater along the Chicago River. For the past year,...
EV Manufacturer Ymer Technology Announces Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
**Photo Courtesy of https://www.intersectillinois.org/ and Lake County Partners. Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy equipment industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Lake County Partners, and the Village of Buffalo Grove, announced the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove. The company’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Illinois reports first death from West Nile Virus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting their first death this year from the West Nile Virus. The individual, who lived in Lake County, was in their 80’s. The person had symptoms in mid-August and died not long after. “Sadly, Illinois is reporting our first death of the year attributed […]
Illinois utility watchdog: Bad deals peddled by alternative electricity suppliers
(The Center Square) – A utility watchdog group is warning Illinoisans to be wary of alternative electricity suppliers. This comes after a Citizens Utility Board review of state reports shows that ComEd and Ameren Illinois customers with alternative suppliers have lost a combined total of about $297 million over the last year and $1.8 billion since 2015. While ComEd and Ameren deliver electricity to their customers over the power lines...
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