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Wake Up Tri-Counties Prairie Chicken Arts Festival Part 2
Dianne and Deirdre joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss the vendor and craft fair on Friday and Saturday, from 9 AM to 6 PM, at the Kewanee Prairie Chicken Arts Festival. Tim Bryner will be back with wood chainsaw carvings. Friday night is the Swiftie Party in the big tent!! Dance and enjoy crafts and refreshments Friday night from 7 to 9 PM. Dress in your favorite Era’s costume from the tour or as your favorite Kansas City Chiefs player. Take a selfie with the amazing backdrop made by Mrs. Blake.
Longtime community leader Sonja Reece named Normal Citizen of the Year
It was a who’s who of notable Normalites at a reception Tuesday at Heartland Community College, where Mayor Chris Koos announced longtime community leader Sonja Reece as this year’s Normal Citizen of the Year. Reece has played many roles in the community, among them serving on the town...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Winnebago principal’s personal experience inspires Illinois school’s cardiac safety law
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — This Fall, all schools in Illinois will be required to have a plan in place in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. A Winnebago principal advocated for the law after it happened to her, and now her school is one of three Heart Safe Schools in the state. […]
Crews continue working to clear trees in Davenport after tornado
City crews in Davenport and Bettendorf have been working non-stop to clear fallen trees, power lines, and debris after Monday night’s tornado. Scott County Emergency Management Deputy Director Jim Hawkes says the EF-1 tornado, which was on the ground for eight miles, left a tangle in its wake. “There’s a lot of tree damage, a lot of powerline damage. The cities are dealing a lot with trees that are tangled up in powerlines and they’ve been unable to clean them up,” he says. As of this morning, power has been restored to most of the area.
5 pets die, 2 firefighters injured in 3 Burlington fires in 24 hours
It’s been a very busy 24 hours for the Burlington Fire Department. Firefighters dealt with three fires, one which is considered arson and another where five pets died. The department emailed three news releases with details about the fires. The department was called to the 100 block of Melrose Court on July 16 at about […]
Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a number I don't recognize, I will not answer or respond...ever. My notorious call screening usually saves me from phone scammers, BUT, when I have been waiting for over two weeks for Japanese Beetle traps I desperately need to arrive, receiving a text about a delivery issue almost had me falling hook, line, and sinker into the scammer's trap.
Report: Housing is less affordable due to red tape in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new report found that Illinois had the third-worst rate in the nation for building new housing units in 2023, with the main culprit being over regulation. Illinois Policy Institute found that government regulations account for nearly $70,000 of the $292,000 median home price in the state. Researcher Ravi Mishra said that is preventing new housing construction and aggravating a housing shortage, leading to higher prices...
Quick work by staff averts ‘catastrophe’ at KHS
Even before Tuesday’s EF-1 tornado tore through Kewanee, school district employees were dealing with the aftermath of a storm that damaged the roof at Kewanee High School. “We had a catastrophe,” Supt. Rebecca Baney told the Kewanee School Board at its meeting Tuesday. During Sunday’s late-night storm, Baney...
Illinois Caretaker Sentenced to 60 Years for Murdering Elderly Woman Over TV Volume
A live-in caretaker in Illinois has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the 2019 murder of an elderly woman during a dispute over the volume of her television. Dmitri Rogatchev, 46, received his sentence on July 15 after being convicted of first-degree murder in June. Incident Details. On...
WGCA GPA Rankings Released: Bradley 17th
Peoria, IL - Bradley Golf finished 17th out of 249 NCAA Division 1 schools in overall GPA from the 2023-24 season the Women's Golf Coaches Association announced Tuesday Afternoon. The Braves achieved a 3.825 GPA, the best of any Missouri Valley team, under the direction of head coach Halley Morell.
Kewanee police blotter for July 16
Police responded to a report of criminal trespass to real property at Sixth and Walnut streets. Police responded to a report of a suspicious person in the 400 block of Franklin Street. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 200 block of Payson Street. Police responded to a report of...
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
Illinois, the feds, and quantum
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Here is another story about Illinois and quantum research. Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.” The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars...
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