Flash flood warning in effect for parts of Iowa, Illinois until early Friday morning

A flash flood warning is in effect until 1:45 a.m. July 11 for several of our hometowns. MOLINE, Ill. — A flash flood warning is in effect for the northern part of the News 8 viewing region until the early morning hours Friday. That includes parts...

Rounds of storms, flash flooding threaten northern Illinois through Saturday

Heavy rain and the threat of severe thunderstorms will impact northern Illinois from Thursday evening through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Storms could begin Thursday evening and last through the overnight hours, increasing...

Village of Dolton, Illinois, takes possession of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home

Jacob Rapps of Geneseo, Illinois, Named to University of Arkansas Chancellor's List

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS (July 10, 2025) — The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for making the Spring 2025 Chancellor's List. Jacob Rapps of Geneseo, Illinois, joins a prestigious group of students who have attained a 4.0 grade-point...

Illinois Man Leads Adams County Authorities on ATV Chase

On Friday July 4, 2025, at approximately 7:28 PM, a Deputy with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office observed an ATV with an un-helmeted female juvenile seated in front of the male operator, traveling on STH 82 near 13th Dr, in the Township of...

Illinois Year in Review | Top area athletes

Multiple Illinois programs recruit internationally, with track and field, men’s and women’s basketball and men’s tennis leading the way. But there are still some former area standouts on Illini rosters. Beat writer Scott Richey spotlights the 10...

Illinois Year in Review | All-Interview team

Some athletes have the personality that loves being behind the microphone and in front of the cameras. Others grow into it during their careers as they fill positions of importance on their teams. Staff writer Scott Richey spotlights 10 Illinois...

IDOT Bridge and road improvement underway as part of Rebuild Illinois plan

Pedestrian safety improvements were installed along E 10th Street, Greenville, August 13, 2020. Original public domain image from Flickr July 10, 2025 – As part of one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Awarded $361K Federal Grant to Support Student Success

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) has been awarded a $361,922 federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities succeed in...

Illinois wheat harvest looks 'really good,' check-off program set to start in 2026

The president of an Illinois seed company says this year’s wheat harvest is looking good, in spite of a wet spring. AgriMaxx Wheat President Matt Wehmeyer is also a member of the Illinois Wheat Association board. Wehmeyer said cold temperatures...

Illinois missing money: $45M in unclaimed money going out to 600k people this summer

Check your mail: You may be one of 600,000 people across Illinois to receive a check this summer for unclaimed money or property as the state sends $45 million out to residents as part of its "missing money" effort. The checks, Illinois State...

Giannoulias Awards $20 Million in Grants to Benefit Illinois Libraries

180 more Illinois ZIP codes at high risk for pediatric lead poisoning, state health officials say

Many Illinois ZIP codes have been added to a state health department list that requires children be tested for lead exposure. The Illinois Department of Public Health added 180 ZIP codes across 47 counties, roughly 13% of the state, to the list on...

State Farm plans insurance hike for Illinois homeowners beginning in July

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) - Homeowners in Illinois covered by State Farm could see a large insurance rate increase. The Bloomington-based company revealed in a July 10 statement that the plans for a substantial hike are due to rising home...

Satellite office hours announced by Illinois State Representative Adam Niemerg

Adam M. Niemerg, Illinois State Representative for 102nd District | FacebookAdam M. Niemerg, Illinois State Representative for 102nd District | Facebook State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has announced "Satellite Office Hours"...

Illinois signs PBM reform law; $18 million granted to public libraries

Legislation targeting the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1. House Bill 1697 aims to eliminate spread pricing, prevent PBMs from directing patients to their preferred pharmacies, and ensure that all...

600,000 in Illinois to Get Surprise Payouts by Mail

I was born suspicious so I'm glad there is official confirmation that this is not a scam. There are more than 600,000 in Illinois that will reportedly be getting money in the mail soon if not already and it's not a scam. I just came across this...

Illinois State volleyball announces competitive 2025 schedule

Illinois State University's volleyball team, led by head coach Allie Matters, has announced its 2025 schedule. The Redbirds will face a challenging lineup that includes six teams from last season's NCAA Tournament and three from the National...

5 ways Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will impact Illinois

College interns trade summer jobs for West Nile virus testing in Joliet, Illinois

A group of college students ditched traditional summer jobs to work on the front lines of combating the West Nile virus. They're interning as mosquito testers—a job involving many dead insects. Sarah Tomala, Autumn Allen, and America Rosales head...