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Old Illinois 89 Bridge Implodes Over Illinois River In Spring Valley
<b>CHICAGO (CBS) —</b> The Illinois 89 bridge over the Illinois River in Spring Valley can be seen imploding in a video released by the Illinois Department …
USDOTFor now, Illinois' imperiled eastern massasauga rattlesnakes retain their genetic diversity
Habitat loss, habitat fragmentation and the loss of genetic diversity are the three main factors driving the extinction of many wild species, and the …
EcologyMen’s hockey adds six for 2018-19 campaign
<b>SCHENECTADY, N.Y. –</b> The Union College men's hockey team will welcome six new faces to the program this season, as Lucas Breault (Toronto, Ont.), …
Ice HockeyCandidates for governor pumping millions into other races
The focus of the November election may be on the top prize on the ticket, the governor's race, but the two candidates are pumping millions of their …
RepublicansWarren Buffett's son announces $30M Illinois investment
The foundation of billionaire investor Warren Buffett's son plans to invest $30 million in a central Illinois campus of facilities to help people with drug addiction and bring together social services.<p>The (Decatur) Herald and Review reports Macon County Sheriff Howard Buffett announced plans …
Investing‘Redneck Fishing’ for Flying Asian Carp on the Illinois River
In the small town of Bath, Illinois, a little more than 200 miles southwest of Chicago, an annual competition to catch flying fish draws visitors …
Mississippi RiverIllinois Baseball News
Central Illinois Open: Statistical Analysis<p>Tino Abarca <br>Staff Writer<p>In the heartland of Illinois, we hosted the Central Illinois Open on Wednesday, …
IllinoisIvanka Trump to tour Lewis & Clark Community College
In an effort to promote workforce development, Ivanka Trump, presidential adviser and daughter of the president, is scheduled on Wednesday morning to …
Donald TrumpFive unusual animal sightings in the suburbs
A possible cougar spotted climbing a tree near Streamwood last month isn't the first time rare or unusual animals have showed up in the suburbs.
AirportsQuick TV Cameo At Job Fair Made Champaign Woman A Viral Sensation
<b>CHICAGO (CBS) —</b> A quick, three-second TV cameo on a Central Illinois newscast made one Champaign woman a viral sensation.<p>Ja’Naea Modest was attending …
Social MediaMost areas stay dry in wake of Monday’s storms
Much of the Chicago metro area remains parched following storms that skipped past the city to the north and south on Monday. Rainfall during the …
WeatherSlideshow: Scenes from Lollapalooza
Close<p>1 of 20<p>Basement performs on Thursday during Lollapalooza at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.<p>Basement on Thursday during Lollapalooza at Grant …
FestivalsSlight Tornado Risk, Severe Storms, High Winds: Chicago Weather
Storms are expected to develop Monday afternoon, mainly southeast of a Chicago to Peru line.<p>Severe storms are possible for the Chicago area on Monday …
WeatherThunderstorms continue across SE portions of the area
Severe clouds rolling in over Addison IL. 3:00 p.m. Submitted by: Mary Malpede<p>×<p>Thunderstorms continue across SE portions of the area<p>Severe clouds …
WeatherArea in store for hottest weekend in 5 weeks
Under mostly sunny skies on Friday, dry, low dew point air across the metro area heated efficiently, with highs reaching 90 degrees at several …
WeatherSpell of comfortable weather coming to an end
The last official 90-degree day in Chicago was recorded on July 25th. Since then, high temperatures have ranged between 79 and 85 degrees. In …
WeatherIllinois post office to be renamed for fallen Army sergeant
FAIRVIEW, Ill. (AP) - The family of a central Illinois man killed while serving in Afghanistan will join public officials for a ceremony to rename …
Remembrance DayHealth care company closing 150-worker Illinois call center
A health care company is closing a central Illinois call center less than three years after it opened and laying off about 150 workers.<p>Convey Health …
Health CareEx-manager of Bloomington arena faces new theft indictment
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — The former manager of Bloomington's city-owned arena faces a new theft indictment charging that he illegally transferred city money to a group that used to own the Bloomington Thunder hockey team.<p>The new charge against Bart Rogers comes after he and Central Illinois Arena …
U.S. CellularSeries Preview: Cedar Rapids Kernels – Playing In Peoria
Hey Chiefs fans!<p>The Chiefs return to Dozer Park after splitting a four-game series at the Clinton LumberKings against the Cedar Rapids Kernels, the …
Cedar Rapids2nd Death Linked To Fake Weed In Cook County: Medical Examiner
The synthetic drug laced with a lethal anticoagulant has killed five people in IL and hospitalized more than 160 others.<p>CHICAGO, IL —The Cook County …
Cook CountyTeam Preview: St. Thomas More
<b>Calling all Coaches:</b> Want to have your team featured here? Just email <b>edgytim@edgytim.com</b> today for details.<p>EDGYTIM.com previews the 2018 St. Thomas …
College SportsSouthern Illinois is becoming a hot place for energy companies to build solar farms
If you live in the Illinois countryside, don’t be surprised to hear that a developer wants to build a solar farm in your neighbor’s field.<p>State …
Solar PowerIllinois Football: Maurice Massey narrows list to two programs
The Illinois football team made another top list on Friday afternoon.<p>Maurice Massey decided to cut his list down to just two programs and kept …
College SportsPhotos: President Trump visits steel plant in Granite City
President Donald Trump is greeted by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson at Lambert International Airport on Thursday, July 26, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri, …
Donald TrumpTrump hails Illinois steel mill as an economic success story
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday trumpeted the renewed success of an Illinois steel mill, pushing back against criticism that his escalating trade disputes are hurting American workers and farmers.<p>The president pointed to the U.S. Steel plant's reopening as a success …
Donald TrumpState alleges improper road salt storage near Illinois River
A central Illinois freight company and a road salt producer face state allegations of contaminating areas near the Illinois River with toxic …
BusinessHead-on crash north of Perryville kills two people from Illinois
<b>PERRY COUNTY, Mo.</b> • Two people from Chester, Ill., were killed in a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon north of Perryville, Mo.<p>The Missouri Highway …
Tractor-TrailerSave a life: Don't speed on Illinois roads
Illinois State Police and other transportation officials hope by being proactive and bringing attention to the dangers of speeding, they'll save more …
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