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Don’t Like the Recent Heatwave? Blame ‘Sweating Corn’ in Illinois
I've heard many theories about what is responsible for the record-breaking heat many parts of Illinois has experienced this summer, but this one takes the cake. Why have you felt so miserable over the past few weeks? Experts claim it's because Illinois corn is sweating and I'm not even making that up.
Watch Out, 100 Foot Rule Can Cause You Big Trouble in Illinois
100 feet doesn't sound like that much distance, but in Illinois, it can be the difference between you and big trouble with law enforcement. We're approaching the season when remembering this and following the rules will be more important than ever. If you're not familiar with what people refer to...
Illinois Lottery player wins big at Jewel-Osco • CPS coach resigns • Cold case victim identified
CHICAGO - One lucky lottery player won more than $9 million at a Chicago-area Jewel-Osco; a CPS volleyball coach is no longer employed after making controversial comments on a radio show; and Wisconsin officials have identified human remains found by the Illinois border in 1993. These are the top stories...
Iowa Has Harder Workers Than Illinois Does Says This Study
With Labor Day weekend right around the corner, a new study has come out to show which states have more hard workers than others. Even though most Americans are hard workers, putting in an average of 1,804 hours per year as of 2023, according to the World Economic Forum, some workers in some states aren't keen on hard work. We looked at Iowa and Illinois in this study (duh) and they couldn't be more opposite.
Illinois Named Best In America For Retirement ─ Here’s Where We Rank
If retirement is in your near future, it might be a great idea to look at new places to reside. Need a change of pace or scenery? Here's why Illinois might be the best state to settle in. We all dream about retiring someday. I'd pick up and move somewhere...
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
HS scoreboard (8-31-24)
(WCIA) — Friday night storms in Central Illinois pushed several high school football games to Saturday afternoon. St. Joseph-Ogden 40, Monticello 28 Salt Fork 16, Westville 14 Maroa-Forsyth 47, Athems 14 Bloomington 41, Danville 14 Hoopeston 20, Iroquois West 14 LeRoy 45, Central A&M 14 Charleston 34, Rantoul 0 Springfield 44, Central 12
Silver Alert canceled: 81-year-old woman located safe
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Silver Alert has been canceled for an 81-year-old woman from Illinois who reported missing and last seen in Waukesha County. Officials say Janet Bucher has been located safe. Law enforcement thanks the public for their help in this matter.
Illinois among the states with the most cases of West Nile, the virus that left Dr. Fauci hospitalized
Medical experts are advising people to take precautions to avoid the West Nile virus, which Dr. Anthony Fauci is still recovering from after an illness he said was worse than any other he had experienced.
Legislator says Illinois Senate president admitted to ‘quid pro quo’ at DNC
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state legislator says Senate President Don Harmon’s Democratic National Convention comments about unions are an admission of “quid pro quo.” Harmon delivered remarks at the DNC in Chicago for the Illinois delegation’s breakfast. “Democrats don’t win without organized labor and organized labor puts everything at risk when Democrats don’t […]
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Up & down temperatures this week
PEORIA (25News Now) - If you don’t like the weather this week, just give it a day or two for changes to arrive. We’ll stay cool and comfortable tonight and tomorrow with lows near 50 and highs in the upper 70s. Highs will rebound into the mid 80s on Wednesday and upper 80s on Thursday ahead of a cold front, which will bring another shot of cooler air for the end of this week. Highs will drop to near 70 this weekend with overnight lows as low as the 40s.
Peoria-area unions well represented at Labor Day Parade
PEORIA (25News Now) - The annual Labor Day Parade in Downtown Peoria brought together union members, their families and contractors. Hundreds of people came to watch the parade. Parade co-director Nancy Gardner said the parade was first held in 1918 but stopped before World War II. She helped revive it...
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