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Published on 03:04 GMT

Aqua Illinois issues drinking water alert in Will and Kankakee counties

Aqua Illinois has issued a drinking water alert for families in Will and Kankakee counties, warning tap water might not be safe to drink for some people. The utility said samples taken at its Kankakee Water Treatment Plant showed high levels of nitrates, …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on 10:58 GMT

Court to reconvene ahead of ex-Illinois House speaker’s sentencing

(The Center Square) – A pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled Monday for convicted ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey is expected to consider post-trial motions when he meets with prosecutors and defense …

Source: The Victoria Advocate - Texas - Pending
Published on 11:12 GMT

$3,100 IRS Refunds for Teachers in Illinois – Check Eligibility!

Teachers in Illinois have a reason to celebrate, as the IRS is now issuing $3,100 refunds specifically targeted at educators across the state. This initiative aims to provide much-needed financial relief to those who have remained dedicated to teaching …

Source: Huntington News - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on 02:56 GMT

FACES OF CEBU: Amanda Victoria Balaba, 22, Summa Cum Laude of Illinois Wesleyan University

CEBU CITY, Philippines – What do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you want to study? When Amanda Victoria Balaba faced these questions shortly before finishing high school, she didn’t have any concrete answers. She preferred to keep her options …

Source: Cebu Daily News - Neutral
Published on 02:23 GMT

Columbia leaves no doubt en route to winning Illinois Class 1A girls soccer championship

By Chris Walker, Special to the Post-Dispatch Riley Mathews hit the post in the first minute. Columbia seemed to hit nothing but net after that during its Class 1A girls soccer state championship game against Johnsburg on Saturday afternoon at North …

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri - Neutral
Published on 03:41 GMT

Drinking water alert for Aqua Illinois customers in Kankakee, Will counties

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on 01:17 GMT

Killer on the Loose, Illinois Police Issue Warning

Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help in solving a mystery. They've found the body of a victim, but the killer remains on the loose according to the latest update from law enforcement. According to a press release from the Public …

Source: KHMO 1070 AM - Illinois - Pending
Published on 01:08 GMT

Illinois A/C Units Sold at Costco, Home Depot & More Recalled

If you bought an A/C unit between March 2023 and May 2025 from Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy, or other retailers—or online from Amazon, Midea, Lowe’s, Walmart, and more—you may want to check for mold. getty images getty images Summer may have …

Source: 1520 The Ticket - Minnesota - Pending
Published on Jun 7, 2025

Central Illinois housing market struggles with low inventory and high prices

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The housing market in Central Illinois is grappling with a severe shortage of available homes, mirroring national trends of low inventory and high prices. Dominic Campo, a local realtor, highlighted the issue, saying, "In …

Source: WICD - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 7, 2025

Lucky Illinois lottery player wins big, takes home over $1M

An Illinois iLottery player hit the jackpot Friday, winning over $1.3 million. The prize was won playing Cash Castle, the newest FastPlay game. The game is a $30 progressive jackpot, which begins at $100,000 and grows as tickets are sold across the state …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral