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Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Perdue Issues Major Frozen Chicken Recall: Indiana, Kentucky & Illinois
We almost always have some sort of Perdue brand chicken in our refrigerator. Their products are always clearly marked if they are gluten-free. Perdue even has gluten-free chicken nuggets. But, before you put them in the air fryer, you need to make sure that they are not on this new recall list.
Illinois quick hits: Seymour man faces child abduction charge
Seymour man faces child abduction chargeA Seymour man is behind bars on a charge of child abduction thanks to the quick thinking of an 11-year-old girl.Hunter Simmons was arraigned Monday and faces over a decade in prison if convicted. Urbana police said the victim was walking home from school when she noticed a white pickup truck following her.During the investigation, the child provided police with her phone because she was recording while she was walking. Police were able to see the vehicle’s license plate in the video, which was registered to Simmons. $1.3 million lotto ticket sold in ChicagoA new millionaire was made in Illinois over the weekend.A $1.3 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a Shop & Save Market on Chicago’s southwest side. It is the sixth time this year that an Illinois Lottery player has won $1 million or more in the Lucky Day Lotto game.The market will be receiving a $13,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.Wilmette named best place to live in IllinoisWilmette has taken the top spot on the best places to live in Illinois.Travel and Leisure asked real estate experts about the best places to live in the Land of Lincoln. With historic homes, top-notch services and beaches and parks, Wilmette came out on top.Rounding out the top five were Hinsdale, Lake Forest, Naperville, and Evanston.
Vermilion County father growing sunflowers to combat grief
INDIANOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — One father in Vermilion County is using his heartbreak to create something beautiful. Michael Dokey is using sunflowers to write his daughter’s name in his front yard. After the sudden loss of multiple family members, Dokey took it upon himself to create a living memorial in his front yard. He says […]
Bring the Kids to Day of the Dozer on September 7
Day of the Dozer returns to Bloomington again for some good, dirty fun for the kids. On Saturday, September 7th kids will get the experience of a lifetime… a chance to see and drive heavy construction and farming equipment!. The event runs from 10am to 4pm at the McLean...
Homicide Investigation Launched After Urbana Party Ends in Fatal Shooting
Urbana, IL – A 32-year-old Urbana man was fatally shot early Saturday morning after an altercation at a party on the 1500 block of Hunter Street. The incident occurred around 1:32 AM in a common courtyard, where a dispute among a group escalated into gunfire. According to Urbana Police,...
Rock Island Woman Wins Huge Powerball Prize From Iowa Lottery
One of the cool things about living in the Quad Cities is the fact that we can play both the Iowa and Illinois lotteries. A woman on the Illinois side definitely used that to her advantage. She may be a resident in Illinois, but her Powerball ticket purchased in Iowa is what has made her quite a bit richer. She didn't score the jackpot but I surely wouldn't turn away her big winnings.
Illinois National Guard deploys to Chicago ahead of DNC
CHICAGO — Several hundred members of the Illinois National Guard deployed to Chicago in an effort to support federal, state and local law enforcement agencies during the Democratic National Convention this week, the Illinois National Guard released Monday. The National Guard members' activation was planned several months in advance...
Indiana Honors 104 Family Farms
INDIANAPOLIS — Each year, Indiana honors family farms operated by the same family for 100, 150, or 200 years with Centennial, Sesquicentennial, or Bicentennial Hoosier Homestead Award. At the Indiana State Fair this week, 104 families were recognized for their dedication to agriculture. State Representative Wendy McNamara said, “Family-owned farms are the backbone of […] The post Indiana Honors 104 Family Farms appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
‘No man’s land’: Hoosiers on Medicaid waitlist seek answers
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Prior to May of 2021, James “Jim” Densmore lived alone and worked a full-time remote job in central Indiana as a quality systems data analyst. But when he stopped answering his phone, his family started to worry. “We found him on the floor. Amazingly, he was understanding my commands, my questions […]
Pet of the Week: Ziggy
Each Monday on Good Day Live we are joined by a dog or cat in need of a forever home. The Pet of the Week comes to us from the Terre Haute Humane Society. If you would like more information on meeting our sweet visitors, you can also find opportunities to foster a pet, donate supplies, or volunteer your time. Watch the video to learn more about Ziggy.
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