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Are construction zone speed limits enforced in Missouri and Illinois when workers aren’t there?
Summertime commutes often lead drivers by construction zones, both with workers present and absent from the work sites. Those two scenarios seem different on paper, but perhaps should be treated as much of the same.
Crews continue to clean up across central Illinois following storm
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Public works crews across central Illinois continue to clean up following the storm that swept through the area Monday. Crews have been working to clean up debris and reopen roadways that were closed. In East Peoria, according to the Superintendent of Streets Rick Semonski,...
Illinois quick hits: State unemployment rate hits 5%; Decatur Public Schools adopt new phone policy for students
Illinois unemployment rate hits 5% The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that unemployment increased to 5 percent. The May revised unemployment rate was 4.9 percent. The national unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in June, up slightly from the previous month. The number of unemployed workers in the state was 327,900, up over 3 percent from the prior month, and up nearly 19 percent over the same month one year ago. ...
Humid air moves out as far more comfortable air moves in—cooler pattern settling in…
Nature’s air conditioning Thursday with highs across the Chicago area nearly 10 degrees below normal but quite comfortable Thursday forecast highs How far from normal? A noticeable drop in humidity… Wednesday’s early evening Dewpoints Change from same time Tuesday Plenty of sunshine observed on Wednesday, more to come on Thursday in what’s been a […]
VIDEO: Illinois Republicans discuss election integrity, Secret Service investigation
(The Center Square) – Outgoing Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy, U.S. Rep. Darin Lahood and other state GOP leaders answered questions about election integrity, the Secret Service's handling of the security detail at the campaign event Saturday where former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet and another man was killed, and other issues Thursday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Tracy's last days is Friday, the day after the convention ends. He will be replaced by Kathy Salvi, who unsuccessfully tried to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth in 2022. The full video can be viewed above.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Midwestern Nonprofit Operator Christian Horizon Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
ST. LOUIS — Midwest Christian Villages, a St. Louis-based operator of Christian Horizons-branded seniors housing communities, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company operates 12 communities in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. Chapter 11 bankruptcies in long-term care and healthcare reached a multiyear high in the...
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.
Comedian Bob Newhart, born in Oak Park, dies at 94
Comedy legend and famous West Sider Bob Newhart, who rose to fame in 1960 after releasing his first comedy album, has died at 94. According to the Associated Press, Newhart’s publicist, Jerry Digney, said the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles following a series of short illnesses. Newhart was...
New playground opens at Ronald McDonald House near suburban hospital
The Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood debuted a new playground this week, made possible by a family who stayed at the house in 1999. “Our son was airlifted to Loyola 25 years ago, this month actually, for a life threatening infection. And we stayed here which allowed us to be close to him,” Gina Wilch told NBC Chicago.
Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Launches First Illinois Store In Orland Park With Grand Opening Festivities
Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty brand is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Illinois at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park. The store will offer inclusive lingerie and apparel ranging from extra-small to 4XL. The grand opening event will feature giveaways and more. The store is located near the Coach store on the lower level of the mall. This new addition comes as suburban malls in the area undergo transformations and developments, with some closing permanently.
Lisle, IL – $250K Pedestrian Safety Project Set to Begin Monday
Lisle, IL – A $250,000 infrastructure improvement project on the Community Park Pedestrian Safety Canopy along Burlington Avenue is scheduled to start Monday. The project includes replacing deteriorated concrete, installing a steel safety canopy, and restoring the area with new landscaping. According to the Village of Lisle, the construction...
Things to do around Naperville this weekend: July 19-21
Yard waste collection now in progress thru Tues., July 23, 2024. The City of Naperville updated its website with info pertaining to Monday evening’s storm and response. Thank you to the City for updating the website (linked above) to reflect changes and the anticipated timeframe and priority process for tree debris removal through the end of the day on Tues., July 23, 2024. No stickers or bags are required during this time period.
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