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Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board
In Illinois, students in the Wind Technology associate degree program at Danville Area Community College learn skills needed for jobs in the wind energy industry. The college also adds about $100,000 annually to its budget in the form of tax revenues from area wind farms. (AP Video/Joshua A. Bickel) PIPER...
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
McLean County Animal Control breaks ground on new shelter
McLean County Animal Control [MCAC] officially broke ground Tuesday on a new facility after 31 years in its current building. Before officials put shovel to dirt at the site in rural Shirley south of Bloomington, County Board Chair Catherine Metsker acknowledged the work that has gone into this project, and the driving force behind it.
John Deere cuts more than 100 salaried workers on Wednesday
IOWA (KWWL) -- John Deere is letting go of more salaried employees starting Wednesday. According to the Iowa Workforce WARN list, 34 employees were impacted in Dubuque and 69 employees were impacted in Waterloo. 103 workers were let go in total. Employees for the company were supposed to have a...
4 people displaced after overnight fire in Galesburg
GALESBURG, Ill. — Four people have been displaced after a fire broke out overnight in Galesburg, according to city officials. Around 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, crews with the Galesburg Fire Department responded to the 1700 block of E. Main Street for a structure fire. According to a press release, firefighters noticed heavy flames coming out from numerous windows on the residence's first floor. Crews used multiple hose lines to control the fire from the exterior before tackling it from the inside, where they were able to fully extinguish the blaze.
Part of First Street in Galesburg closed
A news release from the Galesburg Public Works Department says there’s more road work going on in the city. First Steet is closed to all but local traffic between Abingdon and Liberty Streets for pavement repairs, effective immediately. Work is expected to be completed by Tuesday, July 30 at 3:30 p.m. Click here for a […]
Domestic violence in Illinois rose 121% in 2023, new report says
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new report shows a concerning rise of domestic violence instances in Illinois. The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence presented their data from 2023. It shows both domestic violence instances and deaths have doubled statewide since 2022. 2022 had 45 instances and 57 deaths. 2023, on the other hand, reported 94 instances […]
Iconic Vehicle Got Into A Scary Accident On A Popular Illinois Highway
It's been a rough week for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Apparently this past Monday, the iconic vehicle was involved in a crash in Illinois. I have a family member who's obsessed with visiting this thing. No joke, she's probably seen it in person at least over a dozen times. I'm sure right now she's greatly concerned after recent events involving the Wienermobile.
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