Red Cross offers safety tips to prevent house fires over the holidays December 2, 2023 12:29 am|CHICAGO – The American Red Cross is offering safety tips to prevent house fires over the holidays. They…
Turkey Preparation Key to Safe Thanksgiving November 22, 2023 12:31 am|OTTAWA – With Thanksgiving approaching the CDC wants to remind those in charge of cooking to be aware…
A look back at the tradition of the ‘Turkey Pardon’ November 21, 2023 10:00 pm|WASHINGTON – A long standing tradition at the White House is the yearly tradition of pardoning the Thanksgiving…
Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires November 20, 2023 10:05 pm|SPRINGFIELD – Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average…
Great American Smoke Out event Thursday November 15, 2023 10:00 pm|OTTAWA – This Thursday, smokers will be challenged to quit for the day as part of the Great…
114th anniversary of the Cherry Mine Disaster November 12, 2023 10:00 pm|CHERRY – It was 114 years ago today on November 13, 1909 over 250 men and boys died…
State agencies remind residents to prepare for winter weather in November November 4, 2023 10:00 pm|SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to make safety a priority as winter…
IEMA encourages Illinois residents to prepare for earthquakes October 19, 2023 11:29 pm|SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of the earthquake risk posed by the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones,…
Local cooling centers to help beat the heat August 23, 2023 8:05 am|As the temperatures begin to rise today and tomorrow, please keep cool and hydrated. Check on loved ones…
Back-to-School is time to review emergency preparedness plans August 14, 2023 12:54 am|SPRINGFIELD – As students go back to school this month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency recommends that all…
