Science

Route 113 Downed Power Lines Cause Traffic Disruption Sunday Morning 

Custer Park, IL - Early Sunday morning, commuters on Route 113, approximately one mile east of Irish Lane in Custer Park, encountered an unexpected obstacle. Power lines, brought down...

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000...

Mechanical Issue leads to Emergency Closure of Route 53 Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the Ruby Street...

Kankakee County Alert: Computer Scam involving Gift Cards Causes $25K in Local Losses, Police Warn

Bradley, IL - A new scam has surfaced in Kankakee County, targeting unsuspecting victims with fraudulent computer pop-ups.  According...

Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing...

NASA monitoring potentially hazardous asteroid for Valentine’s Day 2046

NASA is closely monitoring a newly discovered asteroid that has a small chance of hitting Earth on February 14, 2046, which is Valentine's Day....

Asthma Drug Shortage Worsening 

An Illinois-based company recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which has worsened the already-existing shortage of liquid albuterol used to treat breathing problems such...

Person catches pneumonic plague after having contact with sick pet cats

WYOMING – A person has contracted a serious case of pneumonic plague after reportedly catching it from a pet cat. According to the Centers for...

NASA Helicopter, Rover Perseverance set to land on Mars this afternoon

CHICAGO – For the first time in the history of the Space program, a powered areal device will land with the latest Mars Rover,...

Wilmington’s Kankakee River Dam, site of multiple drownings, faces a murky future

For years, it has been an on-again, off-again topic, sometimes flooded with more questions than answers. But what is clear — at least in more...

Former Illinois Football star, NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins shows Illini pride on Space Station

CHICAGO – Illinois alumni and United States Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins showcased his pride for his alma mater during homecoming...
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