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Prairie Players Civic Theatre Presents Always a Bridesmaid
Always a Bridesmaid is a hilarious comedic romp co-written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten and directed by Anne Carman-Hendel. Four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s wedding—no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. Cast members include: Chloe White, Shari Robinson, Chris Curtis, Stephanie Liljedahl, Mary Ellen Milem, and Sonrisa Nolan.
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
City of Galesburg Waste Management Collecting Trash Early Through August 30th
Galesburg Waste Management will extend the early start to trash collection through the week due to the high temperatures in the forecast. Trash should be at the curb by 5:30 AM through Friday, August 30, 2024.
Illinois quick hits: Construction workers hurt in collapse; DUI enforcement for Labor Day
Construction workers hurt in collapse Two construction workers were seriously hurt when the unfinished wooden frame they were working on collapsed Wednesday in Casey. The collapse happened at Westside Church of Christ, which has been undergoing renovation this summer. During construction of a 4,500-square-foot addition, the wooden roof trusses came crashing to the ground. The church said both were airlifted to Champaign. ...
$9.2M Illinois Lotto ticket sold at suburban Jewel-Osco grocery store
Did you happen to buy a lotto ticket while grocery shopping at a suburban Jewel-Osco recently? If so, you may be the proud owner of a jackpot winning Lotto ticket worth more than $9 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, the ticket, worth $9.2 million, was sold as part of...
State Police, local forces driven to curtail road rage
Despite being sixth in population, Illinois barely cracks the top 20 in terms of road-rage incidents, according to a new study. Illinois ranked 19th in road-rage incidents, according to the study by H&P Law. The Land of Lincoln scored 58.7 out of 100 in the study. In comparison, Louisiana led...
1 Illinois Place 4th Most Abandoned in US, 1 in 4 Buildings Empty
It's like a modern wasteland. There's one Illinois place that was just ranked as the 4th most abandoned in America where more than 1 out of every 4 buildings is vacant. This new ranking from 24/7 Wall St of the most abandoned zip codes in America reveals the cities and towns in the country where the people aren't, but buildings remain. One Illinois city was declared the 4th most abandoned in the entire country. It's not unusual to see foliage growing out of the buildings you drive by.
High Arsenic Levels: Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Sold In Illinois
Just think about all the different food product recalls we've been hearing about and dealing with over the last few months alone. We've been warned of the dangers of a certain brand of deli meat being possible contaminated with listeria. The recall involving those meat products covered over 7 million pounds of various meats that were produced at a single location. Several deaths have potentially resulted from ingestion of the recalled products.
Get to These W.Central Illinois Disc Golf Courses This Fall
Disc golf is growing in popularity year by year with new courses in new places. All you need is a disc (or a 3 pack starter set: driver, mid-range, putter), a friend or two and a willingness to learn and grow. --Fair Warning-- Disc golf can become addictive. A quick...
Longtime Peoria car wash will close location after 57 years in business
August 26, 2024To Our CustomersOur last day of operations at our Jefferson St location will be Saturday, August 31,...Posted by Red Carpet Car Wash Peoria on Monday, August 26, 2024 After 57 years in business, Red Carpet Car Wash is planning to close its original location in Downtown Peoria. The longtime car wash – founded...
Water buffalo missing in Des Moines area is found and being treated at ISU animal hospital
The Pleasant Hill water buffalo that escaped slaughter, survived a shotgun blast and led officials on a five-day hunt has now been signed over to the Iowa Farm Sanctuary. The water buffalo, who has been nicknamed PHill by residents, was finally captured Wednesday after escaping Saturday from his owner — who has had...
Thursday morning water shut off scheduled for portion of Rock Falls
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC) - A portion of Rock Falls will experience a water shut off. According to the City of Rock Falls Facebook page, beginning Aug. 29 at 7 a.m. water will be shut off at Avenue A from E 5th Street to E 7th Street. The shut off...
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