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Americans can claim four payments from $3 million overtime pay settlement – you just need a Social Security number
AMERICAN workers may be entitled to receive compensation from a $3 million overtime pay settlement. Those who failed to receive overtime wages from an Illinois-based company may be eligible to receive a series of four payments. Greenridge, previously Greenridge Farm, is a family-owned meat and cheese processor based in Illinois. The state’s attorney general filed a lawsuit […]
JSD117 Experiencing Space Crunch For Special Education, New Construction Project(s) Being Explored
Jacksonville School District 117 is currently in crisis of having enough special education space. Superintendent Steve Ptacek told the Board of Education last night that Director of Student Services and Special Education Barbie Davidsmeyer had identified the need for 7 additional Special Education classrooms by next school year. The district also has the need to hire 16 fully licensed Special Education teachers, according to its most recent teacher vacancy report. Those 16 spots are currently being filled by long-term substitutes.
Springfield’s Top 5 Country Songs – Check out the 101.9 The Wolf Top 5!
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Maybe you saw our new #1 on the Grand Central stage at the Illinois State Fair just a couple weeks ago. Drew Baldridge takes over the top spot this week on the list of the five hottest country hits in the Capital City!
From flat track racing to beer and oysters – Lynch has your Weekend Rundown
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – There’s plenty to do in the Springfield area this Labor Day weekend! Lynch with 100.5 WYMG has some suggestions with the Weekend Rundown. See even more options on the Capitol City Now events calendar.
NOTEBOOK: William Sawalich chasing the Performance Seed Dirt Double at DuQuoin
A $20,000 bonus is on the line for William Sawalich if he can win the Southern Illinois 100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on Sunday night. Sawalich became eligible for the Performance Seed Dirt Double’s grand prize by dominating the Springfield ARCA 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for his first ARCA Menards Series dirt victory. With how efficient he has been this year, Sawalich believes he and Joe Gibbs Racing are more than capable of completing a clean sweep of the dirt events in 2024.
Book by Quincy High School graduate nominated for award by Missouri Writers Guild
QUINCY — A book, “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022,” written by Quincy native Tim Scherrer has been selected as a finalist in the Show Me Your Best Award category by the Missouri Writers Guild. The award will be presented at the Missouri Writers Guild conference in late September.
55 Illinois Families Run From Homes by Artificial Intelligence?
How would you feel if you were given no realistic choice other than to abandon your home because of an incoming artificial intelligence company? That was a realistic dilemma for 55 Illinois families who found themselves looking for a new place to live thanks to robots. Stringer media on YouTube...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
When is the official start of fall? Meteorological vs. astronomical fall, explained
When does fall officially start in the Chicago area? It all depends on how you measure it. According to NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, a cold front associated with rain and stormy conditions was moving in Friday morning, though conditions remained very warm and humid. After that passes, temperatures and dew points will drop -- just in time for fall.
Alternative electricity suppliers are ripping off Illinois customers, says watchdog group
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Tuesday issued a statewide warning, urging Illinois consumers to beware of rip-offs being peddled door-to-door, via mail, and over the phone by alternative electricity suppliers. Specifically, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and ... Read More » The post Alternative electricity suppliers are ripping off Illinois customers, says watchdog group appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Former Cubs pitcher to headline 2025 Hot Stove Social in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes announced that former Chicago Cubs All Star pitcher Ryan Dempster will be the VIP guest at the highly anticipated 2025 Hot Stove Social. The event will take place on February 3, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Springfield. Ryan...
Two California Men Arrested in Morgan Co. on Drug Trafficking Charges
Two California men were arrested Wednesday on multiple drug trafficking charges by the Illinois State Police. According to the Illinois State Police, troopers performed a traffic stop near the Ashland/Alexander exit on Interstate 72 around 10AM on Wednesday on a vehicle driven by 20-year old Jose M. Meza of Fresno, California. Troopers then performed a search of the vehicle.
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
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