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Illinois Cicada Emergence 2024: Do cicadas bite or sting?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Soon, the air will be filled with the chirping of cicadas as billions of the insects are set to emerge across Illinois as part of a rare double-emergence event that hasn’t happened in over 200 years. Brood XIII and Brood XIX are both expected to emerge at the same time, an […]
Springfield Fire Dept. unveiling new fire station with community events
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Fire Department is set to unveil its brand new, state-of-the-art fire station in the coming weeks. The department will host a pair of events to formally open the new Station 8, located at 600 Rickard Road. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house two days […]
Southern Illinois communities take steps to move on from coal for jobs, growth
METROPOLIS, Ill. — With the closure of coal-powered power plants and coal mines around Illinois, many communities are wondering what their next steps are for jobs and growth. The Rural Development arm of the United States Department of Agriculture hosted a two-day workshop Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14-15, that...
Illinois House passes bill that would give student teachers a stipend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill that would give student teachers a $10,000 stipend per semester. Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora) explained to the House Higher Education Committee that there are currently 5,400 student teachers across the state, according to WAND. Supporters in the House expect the stipend program to […]
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