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Testing continues on using bacteria to remove ammonia from Normal drinking water
The Town of Normal is making progress on an experimental project to remove ammonia from town water by using bacteria. The pilot project began about a year ago. Water Department Director John Burkhart said if it works at scale, the town could save some costs on chlorine, adding the EPA requires water producers to have plans in place to deal with ammonia and may eventually regulate it more tightly.
The Entire Internet Is Thirsting Over ESPN Host Courtney Cronin After She Caused A Stir In Her Short Black Skirt
Courtney Cronin might not be as well known as other reporters on ESPN, but she surely made a name for herself during a recent post of hers on social media. Cronin has been working for ESPN since August 2017 and covered the Minnesota Vikings for several years before moving to the Windy City to report on the Chicago Bears.
Several fire departments extinguish machine fire at Ace Plastics in Chatsworth
CHATSWORTH, Ill. (WCIA) — Multiple Central Illinois fire departments were called out to Chatsworth on Thursday to fight a machine fire that broke out. The fire happened at Ace Plastics, Route 24 and County Road 3350 East. Chief Zach Gerdes said smoke was showing from the roof. Responding firefighters discovered a machine inside the building […]
Bears’ Montez Sweat Has 4-Word Reaction to Jahan Dotson Trade
Chicago Bears star defensive end Montez Sweat appears to still have his eye on his former Washington Commanders teammates after he fired off a four-word reaction to his old team trading wide receiver Jahan Dotson on August 22. The Commanders traded Dotson — the No. 16 overall selection in the...
Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
Illinois home sales, inventory and median prices all increased in July
Home sales, available homes and median home prices all rose across the state in July, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®. Last month, Illinois home sales rose 6.2% year over year with 13,114 homes sold. Inventory rose similarly, by 6.3%, with 19,494 homes on the market. At the same time, the median sales price hit $308,000: an 8.1% bump.
Ugaste blasts Illinois’ rising unemployment rate
(The Center Square) – With Illinois already home to the second-worst unemployment rate in the country, Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste is warning the worse may still be yet to come. New U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the state’s unemployment rate now stands at 5.2%, or nearly a full percentage point above the national average of 4.3%, as at least 341,630 residents were reported to be looking for work over that time. ...
A new allergy-friendly early learning center coming to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The local chapter of Red Sneakers has partnered with a preschool run by United Presbyterian Church in Peoria to create the first allergy friendly early learning center in the area. Red Sneakers Peoria will provide epinephrine injectors, food allergy training as well as CPR training...
Football is near — but it's not the only IHSA sport around
Football isn't the only fall sport set to begin next week. Boys soccer, volleyball, girls flag football and cross country will have their first games on Monday. Girls swimming could start holding meets yesterday, while girls tennis began their contests on Thursday. Golf season is already underway, having started matches on Aug. 15. ...
Farmtruck and AZN Burnout In The 97X Truck
This morning, television and YouTube sensations Farmtruck and AZN stopped by the Rock 'N Roll Mansion to talk about their appearance at the World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova this weekend. One of the first things they said, is that they could do a burnout in anything. So, we...
Bradley soccer claims a win in 2024 season opener
Box Score Peoria, IL -- Bradley men's soccer opened the 2024 season with a 1-0 win against Chicago State. Bradley and Chicago State took turns with counterattacks in the first half, with the offense slightly favoring Chicago State as they out-shot the Braves 8-4 in the game's first 45 minutes. However, as both teams headed into the locker rooms, it was clear that the second half would not follow the same script. Bradley came out on the front foot in the second half, which helped them generate 12 second-half shots for a total of 16, with five on goal. That pressure eventually gave the Braves a great opportunity when they were awarded a penalty for a handball inside the penalty area. Kevin Mejias stepped up to the penalty spot for the Braves and slotted the ball into the bottom right corner to secure the game's lone goal. The Bradley defense saw the game out after defending multiple late corners from Chicago State. Drew Berry was able to claim the final threatening ball from the Cougars and secure the Bradley win. This win is the first for Tim Regan as head coach for the Braves soccer program.
Bradley Softball Announces Homecoming Weekend Festivities
Peoria, Ill.-- Bradley Softball will host a weekend of activities for alumni, family and friends on Sept. 27-29. "We are excited to host our alumni, friends, and family events this year. It is a great opportunity to reconnect with our former players and bridge the generations of Bradley softball. We are looking forward to catching up with all of our Bradley softball supporters through conversation and festivities. Homecoming weekend is a busy one for our program, with games being played Friday and Sunday and our annual fall social event on Saturday."
UPDATE: Damage made, cash and items taken, following break-in at Happy Joe’s. See video here
Clean-up and an investigation are continuing into an overnight break-in to a popular restaurant on Henderson Street in Galesburg. A break-in happened around 2:00 a.m. Friday to Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream. Surveillance video posted to social media by owner Leslie Boynton shows part of a drive-through window...
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