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One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
National Weather Service issues HEAT ADVISORY until 7pm Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY, which is now in effect until 7pm, Thursday, August 29, 2024. ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 this afternoon, and 100 to 105. on Wednesday and Thursday. * WHERE...In Illinois,...
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
MCLEAN COUNTY – The state’s top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozens of video gaming machines being stolen across Illinois including in McLean and DeWitt counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
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Orphans Drop Jr Tackle Games To Carbondale…Mt Vernon Splits With Marion
In Jr Tackle football on Saturday, Centralia dropped both games to Carbondale with the varsity losing 14-8 and the JV 22-0. Carlyle beat Germantown in 5/6th grade action 28-8. Marion split with Mount Vernon with the 7/8th grade winning 30-0 and the JV it was Mount Vernon winning 14-0.
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Central Illinois Schools close early, cancel activities due to heat
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A heat wave has set into Central Illinois, and schools across the region are changing their schedule to keep the students safe from the hot weather. Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 announced they are holding an e-learning day Tuesday. “Due to the forecasted excessive heat on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, […]
Illinois quick hits: Heat returns for first school day; school emergency awareness
As the hottest temperatures of the year descend on Illinois, the largest school district in the state welcomes students back to class Monday. More than 300,000 students will head back to the classroom as the first day of Chicago Public Schools begins. The first day of the school year was moved to begin a week later than usual due to the Democratic National Convention.
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
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