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Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” […]
Danville to Host Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament
Some of the top horseshoe pitchers in the state will be in Danville this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament. The competition begins Friday, August 30th, and continues through Sunday, September 1st at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex. The park is located along Bowman Avenue,...
Driver crashes into two garages in Bridgeton
BRIDGETON, MO. – It was a rough start to the week for a driver in Bridgeton as a vehicle crashed into two garages on Boston Farm Drive on Monday morning. First responders say the driver crashed into the garage of the house across the street when backing out of their own driveway. Then, they pulled […]
NAACP Accuses St. Louis Schools Of Civil Rights Violations In Complaint Over Black Students’ Low Reading Scores
The NAACP said Black students in St. Louis schools are in a literary crisis. Adolphus Pruitt, the president of the St. Louis NAACP branch, said at an Aug. 20 press conference that the schools in the city of St. Louis have created such poor outcomes for its Black students that it prompted him to file a civil rights complaint against the school districts.
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...
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.
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.
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