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Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Springfield restaurant owner will do prison time for fraudulent loan applications
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The owner of La Fiesta Grande in Springfield was sentenced to a 18 months in prison for concealing a felony in connection with false statements on loan applications. Omar Hernandez-Lopez, 39, was sentenced Thursday in federal court. Evidence showed that starting in June...
Health officials close lakes as potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms could harm people, pets
Those looking to take a dip in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin before summer ends might be disappointed.Wisconsin health officials found pockets of blue-green algae "blooms" in the lake. Illinois health officials were out Thursday testing the water at lakes in north suburban counties.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe algae can produce toxic chemicals that can be harmful to humans and animals. To reduce the risk to the public, health officials have closed some beaches.ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler spoke Gina Laliberte with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to discuss the potential risks of being in the water...
Will kids with head lice in Illinois schools be sent home early? Latest CDC, state guidance
For many families, a child getting sent home early due to head lice is a common occurrence during the school year. But parents may be surprised to learn that the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says students with head lice infestations can stay in the classroom longer.
The Springfield Park District honors three local lifeguards who saved a life
The Springfield Park District has recently honored three local lifeguards for saving a life. In July, the three lifeguards jumped into action during an emergency at the Nelson Center pool. What seemed like an ordinary lifeguard shift for Olivia Killion, Konnor Martin, and Adam Gee changed in a matter of...
Doris Turner Gym to be unveiled next month in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The YMCA in Springfield is naming its downtown gym in honor of State Senator Doris Turner. There will be a dedication ceremony on September 4th at noon unveiling the "Doris Turner Gymnasium." The CEO of the Springfield YMCA says this honor is given for Senator...
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Here are the top 6 football matchups for Week 1 and predictions around Springfield
High school football kicks off with a bang on Friday and Saturday in the Springfield area. The Central State Eight opens nonconference action with at least a few buzzworthy games, while top teams from the Sangamo collide. ...
Trial over Deidre Silas murder turns focus on alleged murderer’s mental health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — The trial continues for a man accused of murdering a DCFS employee in 2022. The defense and prosecution took turns grilling the same expert on Thursday. Dr. Terry Killian sat on the stand for hours as he gave insight on the interview he conducted with Benjamin Reed in the aftermath of […]
AccuWeather provides life-saving advance notice ahead of EF2 tornado in Illinois
AccuWeather provided crucial life-saving advance notice, helping businesses and communities better prepare and seek shelter during EF2 tornado in Illinois. AccuWeather For Business provides a crucial 37 minutes of advance notice – before any other source – of a destructive EF2 tornado packing winds of 125 mph that hit near Pawnee, Illinois, on Aug. 6.
Illinois GOP Leader McCombie to Discuss Policy Agenda at SIU
Illinois House Republican leader Tony McCombie will speak at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on September 9. McCombie, who became the first woman to lead Illinois House Republicans in January 2023, will share her party's policy agenda and her views on the issues that will shape the November general elections. With Democrats holding a significant 78 to 40 supermajority in the Illinois House, McCombie's leadership is focused on narrowing that gap in the upcoming elections.
Top law enforcers discuss local police procedures following Sonya Massey’s death
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The City of Bloomington’s Public Safety and Community Relations Board (PSCRB) invited police chiefs from Bloomington, Normal, Illinois State University, and the McLean County Sheriff to discuss police procedures, from the hiring process down to residency requirements. Concerns about how police officers are hired, trained,...
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