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Published on 03:26 GMT

Corn crops way past ‘knee high at the Fourth of July’ in Central Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — “Knee high by the Fourth of July,” is an old adage farmers use to measure the success of their corn’s growth. Some of the corn in Champaign County, however, is over six-feet-tall and tasseling already. Both scientists and farmers …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on 03:12 GMT

Illinois Caught Up in US Marshals 50-Suspect Sting

A new just-completed operation by the United States Marshals was focused on Iowa, but by the time is was over, many of the 50 suspects they took down were located across Illinois. According to a press release just shared today by the US Marshals, they just …

Source: 97.9 KICK FM - Illinois - Pending
Published on 03:08 GMT

Illinois Fireworks Laws: What's Legal, What's Not

ILLINOIS — While revelers in our neighboring states — Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Kentucky and Iowa — are legally allowed to purchase fireworks, Illinois is one of just three states to ban most fireworks. Some exceptions — novelties including sparklers …

Source: Patch - Neutral
Published on 03:38 GMT

Illinois Town Rallies Behind Hero Officer Shot in the Face During Duty

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL - This past weekend, neighbors, businesses, and first responders packed downtown Main Street for "Rock the Blue," an event created to support three officers who were injured in the line of duty in Fairview Heights. The …

Source: Law Enforcement Today - Pending
Published on 02:56 GMT

Illinois State Athletics Opts In To House Settlement

Story Links Dear Redbird Fans, College athletics is changing faster than ever before, and at Illinois State University, we are committed to navigating the new landscape with transparency, optimism, and unwavering dedication to our student-athletes and …

Source: Illinois State University - Neutral
Published on 03:13 GMT

Photos: Illinois Coaches Association Senior Baseball All Star Game

Source: Sauk Valley - Illinois - Pending
Published on 01:28 GMT

Illinois Wesleyan adds nutrition, physical education and quantum science for 2025-26 school year

Students enrolled at Illinois Wesleyan this fall will have additional academic options as the liberal arts university adds majors in nutrition and physical education to its offerings. The nutrition major will be housed in the School of Nursing and Health …

Source: WGLT - Illinois - Pending
Published on 01:22 GMT

Illinois recruits junior French Open champion, Gabriel Debru

Illinois’ mighty 2025 recruiting class blossomed further when it signed Frenchman Gabriel Debru on Tuesday. He is the younger brother of former Illinois star Mathis Debru and adds familial firepower to Illinois’ lineup. A new home Gabriel Debru will find …

Source: The Daily Illini - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 01:18 GMT

3 children among 5 injured in southern Illinois house explosion, officials say

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:43AM Three children were among at least five people injured in an overnight Madison County house explosion, officials said on Monday. MADISON COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- At least five people are injured on Monday following a fiery …

Source: ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 00:45 GMT

Eddie Perez announces run for Illinois State Senate 42nd District seat

Edgardo “Eddie” Perez, a U.S. Air Force veteran who currently works at the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, announced Monday that in the 2026 general election he will be running as a Republican for Illinois State Senate in the 42nd District. State Senate …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right