Illinois’ Largest Fireworks Show to Light Up Itasca This Fourth of July
As Independence Day approaches, Illinois is gearing up for its largest fireworks display, set to take place in the suburb…
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Massive Animal Rescue in Muscatine County: 67 Pets Saved from Neglect
In an unprecedented operation, Muscatine County’s largest animal rescue has successfully saved 67 animals from deplorable conditions. The joint effort…
Illinois Mother Shields Daughter from Bear Attack
In a remarkable display of maternal instinct and bravery, an Illinois mother recently protected her daughter from a potentially deadly…
Orange County Couple’s Pleas Ignored Amid Kennel’s Constant Dog Barking
A Campbell Hall couple has turned to News 12 for assistance regarding incessant barking from a neighboring dog kennel. However,…
Webster’s Great Wolf Lodge to Open Three Weeks Early, 600 Jobs Offered at Job Fair
WEBSTER, Texas – Great Wolf Lodge Texas Gulf Coast has unveiled an earlier-than-expected grand opening date, scheduled for Wednesday, August…
Champaign Apartment Deemed Uninhabitable Following Roof Blaze
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A three-story apartment building in Champaign has been declared uninhabitable following a roof fire, reported the…
Locked Pouches Required for PPS Students’ Phones This School Year
In a significant move towards creating entirely cell phone-free classrooms, Peoria Public Schools District 150 is investing nearly $250,000 in…
LGBTQ+ Communities in Rural Regions: Challenges and Triumphs
As Pride Month unfolds, we turn our focus to the resilience and challenges of LGBTQ+ communities in rural America. A…
Girl Brings Joy to Kids’ Hospital with Over 100 Game Donations
Maya Schaab of Wheeling celebrated her 10th birthday in a heartwarming way by brightening the days of young patients at…
As Illinois Cicadas Quiet Down, Another Species Set to Emerge
The summer of 2024 in Illinois has been defined by a remarkable natural event: the simultaneous emergence of two major…