Author Archives: Mike Sabol
Chemical leak near Farmington prompts area residences to evacuate
FARMINGTON, Ill. -- A tank containing anhydrous ammonia caused the response of multiple fire agencies, including the City of Peoria HAZMAT crews to help contain the chemical leak by 4:30 p.m. Saturday...
Mike Sabol Oct 26, 2019 MWC-Photo Used by permission by Fulton Co ESDA
Special needs families hope Chicago strike will bring change
CHICAGO, Ill. - A seven-day strike by Chicago teachers has hit students with disabilities and their families hard, but many say they support educators' demands. The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago ...
Mike Sabol Oct 26, 2019 (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
Road construction begins in preparation for new McClugage Bridge
PEORIA, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced new road construction along War Memorial and near the Illinois river. The road construction project is set to begin on Monday October...
Mike Sabol Oct 26, 2019 MWC- PHOTO CREDIT - THE MCCLUGAGE BRIDGE PROJECT
Peoria sees job loss in Illinois employment growth
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The September unemployment rate in Illinois decreased in twelve metropolitan areas, except one, Peoria. According to preliminary data released on Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of La...
Mike Sabol Oct 24, 2019 (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Northmoor Road in Peoria to reopen Friday
PEORIA, Ill. - After about a year of being closed for construction, Northmoor Road in Peoria will reopen to all traffic. The stretch of Northmoor between Allen Rd. and University is expected to be ope...
Mike Sabol Oct 23, 2019 MWC-MS-ICCGA
Medicare enrollment and assistance opened through early December
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department on Aging issued a reminder that assistance is available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers, during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment. T...
Mike Sabol Oct 22, 2019 MWC-IDOA LOGO
National lead poisoning awareness week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Lead based paint poisoning is the number one environmental illness of children. It is caused primarily by lead-based paint in older homes. The biggest threat comes from lead paint ...
Mike Sabol Oct 21, 2019 MWC-FLICKER PAINT WALL - MS-ICCGRA
Shifting explanations for withholding aid draw GOP alarm
WASHINGTON (AP) - The shifting White House explanations for President Donald Trump's decision to withhold military aid from Ukraine are drawing alarm from Republicans. Republican Rep. Francis Rooney o...
Mike Sabol Oct 18, 2019 The Capitol is seen in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, as House Democrats urge Speaker Nancy Pelosi to launch an impeachment inquiry amid reports that President Donald Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his family. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Unclaimed cash in Illinois, checks could be in the mail
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - In the coming weeks more than 8,000 taxpayers will be getting a check in the mail for unclaimed cash they are due. Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs' said his office is returning on...
Mike Sabol Oct 17, 2019 AP Photo/Seth Perlman
Illinois Extension warning seniors how to avoid scams
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - You may get a call from the "police" saying your grandchild is in jail and needs a certain amount of money to be released. Or a call from "Microsoft" telling you that your computer...
Mike Sabol Oct 16, 2019 MWC-Scam Graphic credit: University of Illinois Extension.