URBANA, Ill. - While much of Illinois has been focused on the emergence of periodical cicadas in the summer of 2024, another insect is buzzing about that is more than a nuisance; it's a threat to ash trees everywhere. In June, the small metallic green adult emerald ash borers are flying around looking for ash trees to ...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced it has been awarded $1.8 million from the Federal Transit Administration to launch a pilot program in Southern Illinois with the goal of improving access to public transportation for people with disabilities, older adults and those with low incomes...

(WMOK Metropolis, Il) - Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 on which over 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received news of their emancipation, marking a significant milestone in American history. "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Execu...

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - City National Bank of Metropolis advised late last week of "SMS phishing" reports. Smishing is a social engineering attack that uses fake mobile text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information or sending money to cybercriminals. The term "smis...

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - Metropolis Public Works Director, Natalie Harris advised WMOK over the weekend that a closure will take place this morning on Old Marion Road in Massac County. The closure will take place for mowing and trimming work to be done on Old Marion Road from Gurley Road to Massac High School.

Take advantage of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources 2024 Free Fishing Days from June 14-16 without the need for purchasing a fishing license or trout and salmon stamps! Keeping your catch? Check for Illinois fish advisories at www.dph.illinois.gov/fish-advisories. For a list of publicly accessible lakes and ...

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