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Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
National Weather Service Surveying Quad Cities Storm Damage
(Moline, IL) -- Henry County, Illinois has declared a local state of emergency for Kewanee and Wethersfield Townships southeast of the Quad Cities, the area seemingly hardest hit by last night's storms. National Weather Service teams will be out there to survey damage this morning. Meteorologist Ed Holicky says several...
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Registration is Open for Stark County Junior Football League
Registration is open for all area athletes who want to join the Stark County Junior Football League. Use this form to register here or visit the Facebook page here. Living in Stark County is not a requirement.
Victim of 'suspicious death' identified as 61-year-old Canton man
A Canton man found deceased Saturday has been identified at 61-year-old Christopher Leyden, according to Fulton County Coroner Austin Rhodes and Canton Police Chief Mike Eveland. Canton police and first responders received a call Saturday for a reported medical emergency in an apartment in the 100 block of First Street....
Crash involving semi, Amazon delivery truck leaves 1 injured; Route 24 cleared in Mapleton
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — One driver was injured Monday afternoon after a crash involving a semi-truck and an Amazon delivery truck in Mapleton, Peoria County. According to Illinois State Police, the crash happened just before 1:45 p.m. Monday on US Route 24 at 1st Avenue in Mapleton. Troopers with the ISP Troop 4 responded to the crash that involved a semi-tractor truck and an Amazon delivery truck.
Baker Park Pleasure Drive Closed from Downed Trees
Baker Park Pleasure Drive is closed due to downed trees from the storm last night. There isn’t an estimated timeframe for Pleasure Drive to reopen to vehicle traffic, and more storms are expected tonight, July 15, 2024.
Rivermen Release 2024-25 Season Schedule
PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Rivermen are proud to release their 2024-25 schedule for their 43rd season in the River City. The Rivermen will compete in 56 games in the regular season with 28 home games at Carver Arena this season. The Rivermen will play rivals Evansville Thunderbolts 12 times this season (six at home, six on the road) and the Quad City Storm 14 times (seven times at home, seven times on the road).
Juvenile Bald Eagle Released During Wyanet Eagles Class Reunion on Saturday
A juvenile Bald Eagle stuck in a waste treatment sludge pond in Peoria returned to the wild on Saturday. Miss Athena was rescued from a sledge pond, also known as human waste, and was transported to Tammy Yarger at the Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue and Rehab. She got a bath and medication in May.
Geneseo man arrested after stabbing
A Geneseo man has been arrested after police say he stabbed a person multiple times. The Geneseo Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a home in the 600 block of South Congress Street on July 13. Officers found a person suffering from multiple stab wounds to the head, face and body. The victim […]
Wake Up Tri-Counties OSF Health Care Summer Hydration Tips
Samantha Rux from OSF Health Care joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about staying hydrated in the high summer temperatures. Drink plenty of water and avoid prolonged sun exposure. Being hydrated is good for your overall well-being. Milk and tea are good options for hydration, besides water.
Residents work to clear away Sunday’s storm damage but another violent storm expected Monday
While Kewanee residents work to clear away the debris left from a Sunday night storm that blew through town, another wave of storms is on its way for Monday afternoon and evening. Weather officials are reporting a round of possibly severe thunderstorms, especially this evening. The Weather Channel predicts the...
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
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