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Indiana water, wastewater utilities face cyber threats and an aging workforce
In May, Russian hackers targeted a wastewater treatment plant for Tipton. Fortunately, workers at the plant noticed something was wrong and were able to switch to manual operation until they could address it.
Triple digit heat indices likely across northern Illinois Monday & Tuesday
The cool weather from last week is a thing of the past as temperatures climbed over the weekend. In the end, the Rockford Airport peaked in the upper 80s Saturday afternoon, then right at the 90-degree mark Sunday. When you factor in humidity levels, heat indices registered in the mid...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
‘Hottest air so far this summer:' Heat advisories, warnings go into effect Monday for Chicago area
While last week felt more like fall, excessive heat and dangerously high humidity will blanket the entire Chicago area for the next few days, beginning with Monday. "Right now, it's feeling like we're in the dead of summer," NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes said. At 12 p.m. Monday, a heat...
Marion County jury convicts Indianapolis murder suspect
Update (Aug. 26, 2024) Officials with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office stated that Caden Smith was convicted of the following charges during the trial: According to a news release from the office released on Monday, Smith was convicted after a five-day trial in relation to the October 2021 shooting deaths of Michael James, Abdullah Mubark […]
‘Labor of Love’: Meet the owners behind the 2,800+ hot rods at Frog Follies
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - If you were anywhere near the Vanderburgh 4-H Fair Grounds this weekend, you might have thought you’d taken a wrong turn into the past. Members of the organizing club E’Ville Iron say more than 2,800 antique cars came for the annual Frog Follies car show.
Midwest LGBTQ+ photographers and videographers work to preserve LGBTQ+ identities
The morning of March 22, Atlas Photography posted an inquiry on its Facebook searching for “trans Hoosiers” to participate in a photography project in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. Sam McCollum, a Muncie native, is the trans man behind the page and project. Although McCollum works as...
Motorcyclist dies in high-speed crash in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Ind. — The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that left a motorcyclist dead on Saturday. Per the GCSO, the deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on South County Road 800 West just north of County Road 300 South. Upon arrival, police discovered that a vehicle had collided with a […]
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Air quality alert extended through Monday for several Chicago-area counties
The National Weather Service extended an air quality alert for several Chicago-area counties as heat and humidity continued to build on Sunday, ahead of potential 110 heat index values. In a notice on Sunday, the NWS stated an air quality alert was set to take effect at midnight Sunday and...
Colts kick off High School Girls Flag Football league for the second season
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Colts have kicked off the second season of their High School Girls Flag Football league. Players hit the turf Saturday, and organizers say it gives multiple schools the opportunity for their female students to experience the sport. This year, the league has grown to 27 teams across the state of […]
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