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Published on 11:17 GMT

Large fire response underway in Joliet, Illinois

Firefighters are responding to a large fire in an industrial area in Joliet, Illinois on Monday morning. Crews are responding to the fire east of I-55 on Frontage Road near the Route 59 exit. Kris Habermehl said traffic is being impacted by the fire …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Label Pending
Published on 03:21 GMT

USI Softball swept by Eastern Illinois, in Sunday doubleheader

CHARLESTON, IL. (WFIE) - University of Southern Indiana Softball dropped a pair of games against Eastern Illinois University on Sunday, falling 3-1 in an eight-inning pitcher’s duel before a 9-1 setback in six innings to close out the weekend and giving …

Source: WFIE - Indiana - Label Pending
Published on 06:27 GMT

State lawmaker wants USDA to move from ‘swamp’ of nation’s capital to Central Illinois

DECATUR (25News Now) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture should move from the “swamp” of Washington D.C. to the heartland of Central Illinois, so said a first-term state lawmaker whose district includes parts of McLean County. 88th District State Rep. …

Source: Week 25 - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 02:39 GMT

Illinois Marathon looking for more help as race weekend approaches

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The streets of Champaign-Urbana will soon be taken over by runners, as the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon is set for April 24-26. The race is held annually, and can qualify runners for the Boston Marathon. Jan Seeley, the race …

Source: Wand - Illinois - Label Pending
Published on 05:04 GMT

Guyton heads home to Illinois

AP FILE PHOTO - Iowa guard Aaliyah Guyton dribbles up the court during the first half against Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on March. 24 in Norman, Okla. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois women’s basketball head coach Shauna …

Source: The Times Republican - Iowa - Neutral
Published on 02:52 GMT

Who is performing at the Illinois State Fair?

The Illinois State Fair is only months away, and organizers have already released a list of iconic performers ready to take the stage. The fair has several stages where entertainers hold their shows, but the grandstand is where the main events are slated …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Label Pending
Published on 04:44 GMT

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern’s NCAA Tournament hopes fade after 4-1 loss to Illinois

No. 44 Northwestern saw its NCAA Tournament hopes endure a potentially fatal blow with a 4-1 Senior Day loss to in-state rival No. 45 Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Vandy Christie Tennis Center. Entering the day as the third team out from the tournament …

Source: The Daily Northwestern - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 04:15 GMT

Sure sign of spring; Central Illinois Flea Market is open for business again

PEORIA (25News Now) - If you’re looking for antiques, Central Illinois Flea Market is the place to be. Thousands of people showed up Sunday at Peoria Speedway on West Farmington Road, but this was not just a one-day affair. About 150 vendors across the …

Source: Week 25 - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 06:27 GMT

U.S. Army veteran who became a Central Illinois judge retires from the bench

MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - A Central judge admired for his compassion and understanding of military veterans who came before him in criminal court is retiring from the bench. Associate Judge William Workman is himself a U.S. Army veteran and became the …

Source: Week 25 - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 04:15 GMT

The Central Illinois Flea Market is back for the fourth year in a row

Source: Week 25 - Illinois - Neutral