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First West Nile-positive mosquitoes found in Illinois
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes are officially confirmed in the State of Illinois for 2024. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that two mosquito batches in the state tested positive this week for the virus. One was found in Hoffman Estates, Cook County, and the other was found in Jacksonville, Morgan County. […]
Illinois quick hits: West Nile virus detected; monster truck show, rodeo announced for state fair
The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the first two batches of mosquitoes to test positive in 2024 for West Nile virus in Illinois, one in Hoffman Estates in Cook County and one in Morgan County. Monitoring for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests for mosquito batches...
HS girls’ soccer: Staunton to the regional championship match, Carlinville and Southwestern bow out
In high school girls’ soccer, Staunton punched its ticket to the regional championship match while Carlinville and Southwestern bowed out in the first round of the IHSA Class 1A postseason last weekend. Staunton to the regional championship match. Seven different players etched their name onto the scorecard as Staunton...
This year’s first cases of West Nile in mosquitos reported in 2 Illinois counties
Mosquitos in Cook County and Morgan County in Illinois have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. IDPH released a statement Friday that said one of the batches to test positive was collected in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on May 14. A second batch was collected in Jacksonville, Illinois.
The Old Capitol Art Fair and Pridefest in Springfield, Illinois happening soon
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — SSGA’s mission is to pursue economic prosperity and growth for Sangamon County and the City of Springfield. The Old Capitol Art Fair and Pridefest in Springfield, Illinois happening May 18 weekend is one way they achieve that mission. Pridefest on May 18 in Downtown...
Six road construction projects coming to Sangamon Co. this summer, IDOT says
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Six major construction projects are either underway or scheduled to begin in Sangamon County this summer. The upcoming construction season is expected to be one of the busiest ever, IDOT officials said, with Sangamon County among those seeing closures and traffic adjustments. The six projects that will take place there, all […]
Sturdy, Patterson say pros outweigh cons of having fathers as coaches
They get special treatment. They get more playing time. They get the benefit of the doubt and more praise than the other players. They get all this because their coach is also their dad. Nepotism, baby. For two softball players in the area at least, they say the opposite is...
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