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Flash Flood Potential: 3 Inches of Rain per Hour in Missouri and Central Illinois
St. Louis, MO – Heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding concerns in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois on July 4th. The National Weather Service in St. Louis reports that thunderstorms are repeatedly moving over areas already saturated by previous rain, leading to significant flash flood potential. According to the...
Still need a REAL ID? What to know about the upcoming requirements in Illinois
The wait for the long-delayed REAL ID plan may finally be coming to an end next year. Next May, the federal Department of Homeland Security will require that people have a REAL ID in order to access federal facilities – think military bases – and fly on domestic commercial aircraft.
Illinois Winner Grabs $1M Jackpot, Calls It a Blessing from Her Late Husband
A lucky Illinois woman has won a mouth-watering $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket she purchased on a whim. The player was moved and said that she believed the win was a blessing from her late husband. A mother of five and grandmother of ten, Pamela Arscott, of Franklin...
Showers and storms impact Independence Day plans, Drier into the weekend
ST. LOUIS – Happy Independence Day! On to round #3 of rain and storms this Thursday morning. A band of heavy rain is again setting up along either side of I-70 and this is a flooding concern. This is the same corridor that saw up to 5 inches of rain early Wednesday. The heaviest rain […]
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
‘It’s Showtime!’: Illinois State Fair announces 2024 theme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – The Illinois State Fair is coming up next month, and this year’s theme is “It’s Showtime!” State Fair officials shared how the mantra will capture the spirit of the fair from day one, onwards. “It’s Showtime!” aims to embody the State Fair’s many impressive events, from livestock shows to Grandstand performances. It […]
VA Illiana recognizes Independence Day and the price of freedom
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — In Central Illinois and across the US, celebrating our country’s independence can come with loud noises or a big starburst of colors. However, those can sometimes be triggering for veterans. If you turn to a different way of appreciating our freedom, you might hear something different. “Challenges following service are so […]
Inside being a catcher with the Lucky Horseshoes
Springfield, ILL. (WICS) — Catchers are, of course, asked to know the basic catch, throw, and block that comes with the position, but one of the most important aspects of being a catcher is the mental side. Not only do they have to do a lot of the thinking defensively, but they also need to understand how each pitcher likes to operate. Lucky Horseshoes catchers Charlie Marisca and Cooper Cohn both talked about the importance of knowing the sign system that their pitchers like as well as their temperament, things like whether they will respond better to being fired up or calmed down.
New Illinois law sparks fear of possible statewide landlord registry
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law says mobile home tenants can’t be evicted for not paying rent, but only if the park itself is not up on their license and fees. State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, carried Senate Bill 2834 in the House and explained the measure already exists in current statute but the replication in the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenants Rights Act is a way to bring greater awareness to residents that this is existing law. ...
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
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