Author Archives: Mike Sabol
Central Illinois Facing Slight Drought Situation
After a rainy start to the year that caused flooding along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, we are now begging for some of the wet stuff. According to News Partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuc...
Mike Sabol Aug 01, 2019 News Partner 25 News Weather Drought Graphic-MWC
Woodstock 50 Officially Canceled
(AP) - Organizers finally cancel troubled Woodstock 50 festival Organizers announced Wednesday that the troubled festival that hit a series of setbacks in the last four months won't take place next mo...
Mike Sabol Jul 31, 2019 MWC
Massive Data Breach Hits Capital One
(AP)-Capital One says a hacker got access to the personal information of over 100 million individuals applying for credit. The McLean, Virginia-based bank said Monday it found out about the vulnerabil...
Mike Sabol Jul 29, 2019
Federal Crack Down On Food Stamp 'Loophole'
(AP) - President Donald Trump's administration is proposing to end an option that has allowed states to exceed federal eligibility thresholds for food stamps. Dozens of states have gotten around feder...
Mike Sabol Jul 27, 2019 mwc
Trump & Congressional Leaders Strike Budget Deal
(AP) - President Donald Trump says a deal has been struck with congressional leaders on the budget and debt ceiling, mostly eliminating the threat of a repeat government shutdown this fall. Trump twee...
Mike Sabol Jul 22, 2019
Intense Heat Could Harm Roads
(AP) - Illinois transportation officials are warning drivers throughout the state to watch for road blowouts during the intense heat. Acting Transportation Secretary Omer Osman says the "potential for...
Mike Sabol Jul 17, 2019
Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Central Illinois
(NWS) - The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued an Excessive Heat Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening. * TEMPERATURE...Highs in the mid to upper 90s ...
Mike Sabol Jul 15, 2019 HeatWatch-Photo- MWC360
Census Bureau Seeks Teacher "Ambassadors"
(AP) - The U.S. Census is seeking Illinois school teachers to spread the word about an accurate census count in 2020. The Illinois State Board of Education says that the Census Bureau's Statistics in ...
Mike Sabol Jul 13, 2019 (AP Photo - Stephen J. Carrera)
Zion Coffee Opening A Second Location
A popular coffee hot spot in the Peoria Warehouse District is opening a second location. Zion Coffee will be bringing a unique experience to the developing Peoria Heights area. Although, a new name wi...
Mike Sabol Jul 12, 2019
Team USA Advances Into Women's World Cup Final
(AP) - Alex Morgan celebrated her go-ahead goal with a cheeky tea-sipping celebration and Alyssa Naeher stopped a late penalty kick to send the United States into the final at the Women's World Cup wi...
Mike Sabol Jul 02, 2019
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