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How outdoor workers have dealt with the recent high temperatures
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (215+ words) "If you feel like you're doing too much, then get in the truck with the air on, get some water, take breaks," Patterson said. Decatur, IL (WAND) -Many people have stayed indoors amid the dangerously hot weather, but essential outdoor…...
Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics
23+ hour, 12+ min ago (1365+ words) (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " Artificial intelligence-generated images and videos are ushering in a new era for political campaigns and Republican Darren Bailey is leading its introduction in Illinois during his second run for governor." From showing Gov. JB Pritzker wearing a…...
July 4th celebration at the ALPLM
22+ hour, 42+ min ago (144+ words) Joe Crain, representing the ALPLM stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss anything and everything that they are doing this Saturday! It all starts at 9: 00 AM. Oh, and there is more! You can't have this much fun, without the…...
Spieth returns to John Deere with an eye on Royal Birkdale practice and Fed Ex Cup standings
23+ hour, 32+ min ago (1116+ words) For only the second time in the 11 years since he last won the John Deere Classic, Spieth is returning to the Deere and will skip the Scottish Open the following week. "I wanted to add an event," Spieth said Sunday…...
Bloom where you're planted; Celebrating a bumper crop of community gardens in Illinois
1+ day, 56+ min ago (495+ words) "It reminds us where our food comes from, encourages healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together." Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " The Illinois Department of Agriculture is pretty proud of a community…...
Springfield city council may extend contract for license plate readers
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (153+ words) "It's a very impactful tool," said Behl. "One of the most impactful tools that we have." Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " License plate reading technology in Springfield is getting a rave review from Springfield's police chief. Joe Behl is seeking…...
Miles of Smiles this year's Illinois State Fair theme
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (191+ words) "Miles of Smiles" celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Springfield, Illinois (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " Illinois State Fair officials have announced the theme for the 2026 Illinois State Fair is "Miles of Smiles. This year's theme was chosen to celebrate the 100th anniversary of…...
Governor Pritzker declares 11 Illinois counties disaster areas
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (217+ words) Springfield, Illinois (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " A proclamation was issued today by the Governor's Office for several counties statewide, following months of severe weather and flooding that caused widespread damage across the state. The Proclamation covers the following counties: Governor Pritzker…...
Vermilion County woman sentenced for voting twice in federal election
2+ day, 23+ min ago (123+ words) Brenda Knuth, 61, was sentenced on June 26 to 3 years probation and ordered to pay a $2, 500 fine." Urbana, IL (WAND) " A Hoopeston woman has been sentenced for voting twice in a federal election. Knuth's only prior conviction was in Vermilion County in…...
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (694+ words) Forty-seven million people across big chunks of the Midwest and parts of the Ohio Valley are under an'extreme heat warning'through at least Tuesday. Temperatures are forecast to reach the 90s, with heat index values, or "feels-like" temperatures, expected to top 100 degrees…...