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Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Invasive Parasitic Eyeworm Could Use Bears to Spread Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
A recent discovery of parasitic worms in a black bear in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns about the potential spread of this emerging disease in the Midwest, including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin where bear populations have increased, and more sightings have been reported. The parasitic worm Thelazia callipaeda, or eyeworm, is an invasive species that has been increasingly detected in various parts of the United States, especially in domestic pets and now, for the first time, in wild animals.
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Bears fans must be excited about what they saw from Caleb Williams last week. Williams will likely be back in action today against the Bengals and new users can get in on the action by activating an account with the BetMGM Illinois bonus code SBWIRE and its first-bet offer up to $1,500. If your opening wager settles as a loss, you will get a matching rebate, as bonus bets, up to $1,500. This will likely be Williams’ final action before the season opener against the Titans. You can open an account using the BetMGM bonus code today and take...
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Where is it? An unclaimed $100,000 Powerball ticket will expire next month
CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) — Check your Powerball lottery tickets; you may be a winner. The Illinois lottery is trying to find the owner of several unclaimed tickets, including one purchased almost a year ago at a Road Ranger in Loves Park. Winners have only a year to claim their...
Illinois attorney general recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) — In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul […]
Illinois Republicans focus on growing their numbers across the state in November election
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois Republicans have been all in for former president Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who officially became the party’s presidential and vice presidential nominees, respectively, at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee last month. Illinois Republicans reiterated that support Thursday when they took over the fairgrounds. “People’s eyes […]
1 dead, others injured after crash near Galva Friday
GALVA, Ill. (KWQC) - One person is dead and others are injured after a crash just north of Galva Friday afternoon. At around 3:15 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the intersection of County Highway 5 and North 500th Avenue in rural Galva for a two-vehicle crash.
25 Sports Football Tour - Eureka Hornets
PEORIA (25News Now) - After going 5-5 and making it to the 3A State Playoffs last season, the Eureka Hornets will rely on athletic playmakers on both sides of the ball as they look to advance beyond Week 10 again this season. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere...
Central Illinois football players excited for 1st day in full pads
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Saturday was the first full-contact practice for Central Illinois high school football players. Months of off-season and summer workouts in shorts. They put the helmets on Monday, shoulder pads earlier this week, but Saturday morning finally able to fully tackle in practice. And as you...
Former rescue dog reunites with the woman who saved his life
PEORIA (25News Now) -In August of 2023, Sara Cruse found a pitbull formerly named Nugget lying in her backyard and described him as nothing but “skin and bones”. A year later, she reunites with him and meets the family who adopted him. She reported the dirt and fleas-covered...
Bradley University freshmen move in and begin their college journeys
From pursuing her nursing degree to having her own apartment, this freshman is ready for Bradley University
PEORIA (25News Now) -Many freshmen are leaving the nest of their childhood homes and will begin their college journies as Bradley University’s move-in process began Friday, Aug. 16, and will go through Sunday, Aug. 17. Incoming freshman, Ava Brinkman traveled from western Illinois with her parents to move into...
Relay for Life 2024 at Windmont Park Tonight
The 2024 Relay For Life may be delayed by the rain, but that isn’t stopping people from coming out and supporting the American Cancer Society and the fight for a cure for cancer. Pictures and videos will be added throughout the night. The auction items are in the shelter house and there are shirts for sale as well.
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