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Abuela - Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Abuela: APL Cat of the Week

She longs for a calm and tranquil home environment where she can feel safe and secure, away from the hustle and bustle of busy households.

Sample Illinois REAL ID
Local
2 years ago
REAL ID deadline approaching: Giannoulias hosting pop-up event at Capital Airport

As of the May 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security will require airline passengers to present a REAL ID to board a domestic flight or enter federal buildings such as military bases and federal courts.

Groundbreaking at Rochester High School for $27.7 million in academic and athletic improvements
Education
2 years ago
Rochester High School breaks ground on $27.7 million construction project

The initiative aims to improve academic and athletic facilities while also improving security on campus.

Local
2 years ago
State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come 

Growth of chargers lags rate of EV adoption; overall EV registrations slow in 2024.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Illinois crop report

Winter wheat emerged reached 89 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 83 percent.

Crime
2 years ago
Decatur man arrested in connection to Sangamon County burglaries

In the early morning hours of Sept. 29, Sangamon County deputies responded to burglar alarms at three businesses: Gusto’s Pizza in Dawson, Hilltop Convenience Store in Rochester, and Miss Kimmee’s in Springfield.

Local
2 years ago
Amtrak Launches New Chicago-to-Miami Route as Rail Travel Gains Momentum

The “Floridian” runs daily, hauling passengers across 2,076 miles in just under two days.

Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Olaf – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center is still very full of kittens. Cat adoptions are just $25 through Dec. 31.

Music 101.9 The Wolf
2 years ago
There’s a new #1 on The Wolf Top 5!

Morgan Wallen’s “Lies Lies Lies” takes over #1.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: 11th Street fire contained; three people inside at time of fire

The property was abandoned at the time of the fire.