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U.S. Air Force investigating chemicals from P-FAS on Chanute Air Force Base
RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) - The Village of Rantoul met with the U.S. Air Force to address chemicals known as P-FAS. P-FAS is a group of chemicals that are used to make coatings and products that resist heat, oil stains, grease, and water. If exposed, you may face immune or thyroid issues.
Chronic wasting disease found in Ford County deer: IDNR
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-ranging deer populations in Ford County. CWD is a terminal disease that impacts the brains of white-tailed deer. It was first discovered in Northern Illinois near Roscoe in 2002, and has since spread to 21 counties across […]
Gifford prepares for upcoming events including community celebration and Sesquicentennial
GIFFORD, Ill. (WCIA) – On this week’s Meet the Mayor segment, we invited on Gifford Village President Adam Pannbacker to talk about upcoming events. On Saturday June 29th, there will be the Community Celebration with a 5k run, parade, and other festivities going on downtown and at Emord Memorial Park. “It all brings the community […]
Rantoul hosting public meeting to discuss PFAs in water from Chanute Air Force Base
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Rantoul residents will be able to learn about the water contamination from “forever chemicals” at the former Chanute Air Force Base during a public meeting tonight. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Rantoul Village Hall’s board room. Representatives from the Department of the Air Force […]
Top of the Morning, May 1, 2024
On Wednesdays, we’ll introduce the students who make up Year 8 of High School Confidential, powered by Danville Area Community College. Next up: Paxton-Buckley-Loda senior Becca Lackey. Follow her on Snapchat (@becca.lackeyyy), X (@RebeccaL_06) and Instagram (@beccalackeyyy). A series of medical setbacks has made for a challenging senior year....
Town of Boswell under a Water Boil Advisory
BOSWELL, Ind. (WLFI) — The town of Boswell is currently under a boil water advisory. According to officials, a major water main broke around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday taking out water for some people. Once water returns everyone will need to boil their water. No timeline has been provided for...
Gibson City soybean factory back to full operation after fire
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — After a fire at a soybean dryer facility in Ford County last month, the company says the plant is fully operational. International Flavors & Fragrances, the owner of the soybean plant, said the site was reopened within two days and back to full operation by April 26. All equipment affected […]
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