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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...
Murder Suspect has Trail Date Set
In Sterling, a significant legal case unfolds as Robert A. Ager, 40, faces charges. On August 11th, Roy S. Chavez, 41, was discovered critically injured in his vehicle at CGH Medical Center’s parking lot after being stabbed multiple times. Ager, who pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree...
Pouring with Purpose: A Success!
A huge THANK YOU to Dame Fine Coffee and Abner’s Bar & Lounge for hosting “Pouring with Purpose” on August 15th!. The amazing staff at Dame Fine Coffee took on the role of guest bartenders, and together with your generous tips and donations, they raised $1,150 for our Weekend Meals program!
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...
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
As Illinois Receives Praise for Its Cannabis Equity Efforts, Stakeholders Still Working on System’s Flaws
Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014, then legalized it...
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Homeowner Associations Can’t Ban Native Plants, Thanks to New Illinois Law
Native plants have been gaining in popularity as more and more gardeners have come to appreciate their ecosystem benefits, which range from supporting endangered wildlife to improving stormwater absorption. But not everyone is a fan. Homeowner associations (HOAs) across the country, including many in Illinois, have adopted prohibitions against native...
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.
From cold towels to early dismissal, people finding ways to cope with heat wave in the Midwest
CHICAGO (AP) — As a second straight day of hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits hung over much of the Midwest on Tuesday, residents looked for ways to stay cool and indoors. Darrell Taylor, 61, has no air-conditioning in his apartment in Chicago, where it reached a record-breaking 98...
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