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Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens
Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens. The Hard Rock Casino opens in Rockford on Thursday, but Reverand Violet Johnicker of Rockford Urban Ministries wants to offer a sober event. Story continues below. “We wanted to create and offer a sober space for people who live...
Prosecutors want to bar 'politics as usual' defense in Madigan corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to prevent defense attorneys from calling a high-profile corruption case in Chicago "politics as usual" in the corruption-plagued state of Illinois. Prosecutors made a series of pre-trial requests in a motion before Judge Manish Shah. The "politics as usual" item was among those listed in the 29-page motion in the pending corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. ...
Illinois veteran lawmakers react to Walz’s stolen valor accusations
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker responded to Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s characterization of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record. Duckworth defended Minnesota Gov. Walz against stolen valor claims by calling him a “retired command sergeant major.” Walz retired as a master sergeant, according to the Minnesota National Guard. Republicans like state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, an air force veteran, said Walz never served in...
Judge to former martial arts coach: ‘I hope you emerge from incarceration a different person’
A judge sentenced a former mixed martial arts coach to decades in prison for sexually abusing and sexually assaulting a minor who trained with him at his Monmouth gym more than a decade ago. Beau W. Admire, now 43, appeared in Warren County court in a black-and-white striped jail uniform...
Monmouth College's Great Lecture Series Again Part of Scots' Football Saturday Events
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 29, 2024) — Topics ranging from "the arts to the sciences" — or, specifically, from music to rocks from outer space and sourdough bread — are on tap for this year's Great Lecture Series at Monmouth College. The series features Monmouth faculty giving free...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Awards $30,000 Grant to Cedar Creek Kennels
Funds sponsored by Security Savings Bank supports small business in the Monmouth community. Recently, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) awarded Cedar Creek Kennels a grant of $30,000 through its Community First® Accelerate Grants for Small Business program. FHLBank Chicago offers grants of up to $30,000 to eligible small businesses to advance economic opportunity in the communities it serves.
Henry County Senior Citizens Labor Day Breakfast Fundraiser on August 31st
The Labor Day breakfast at the Henry County Senior Citizens Center is one of their big fundraisers. Don’t miss the Labor Day breakfast on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 7 to 10 AM, at the senior citizens center in Kewanee. You can enjoy a great meal for $10 and help a great cause at the same time.
Crews searching for missing man at Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Search crews are looking for a 46-year-old man who was last seen at the Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island. An Illinois DNR Conservation Police spokesperson told News 8 that it is unknown how long the man has been missing, but crews have been searching since this morning, Friday, Aug. 30.
Electric rates to rise due to inflated price at capacity auction
(The Center Square) – ComEd customers can expect another round of energy cost inflation next summer. The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said a record price spike at an electricity capacity auction means the supply price for Commonwealth Edison will likely increase significantly in June 2025. CUB Communications Director Jim...
The hunt is on for a medallion worth over a thousand dollars
PEKIN (25News Now)—Pekin residents are looking near and far for a medallion. That’s because $1,500 is at stake, continuing a nearly 50-year tradition. While the hunters may have their eyes on the prize, most say the memories from it are worth more than any price tag. “I started...
Thriving free thrift store looking to expand space and services
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - Enough Stuff in East Peoria is not your average thrift store. Run on community donations, anyone who walks through its door can get their hands on household items, clothing, food, hygiene products, and more at no cost. The store is a nonprofit started in 2020...
Big Al’s Speakeasy shuttered by Peoria mayor until new operator found
PEORIA (25News Now) - Big Al’s Speakeasy in Peoria is officially out of business...for now. Friday afternoon, Mayor Rita Ali confirmed the business on Southwest Jefferson Avenue is closed with “indefinite suspension” of the club’s liquor license through an agreement with the current owner of the establishment, Kenneth Kummerow.
Peoria: Remove all private signs from the public right-of-way
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — City Hall on Friday sent out a reminder to people that all private signs – political, yard sale, temporary business, or otherwise – are prohibited in the public right-of-way. Private signs illegally placed in the right-of-way should be removed as soon as possible....
Earlville man honored as one of Illinois Department of Natural Resources 2024 volunteers of the year
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced its 2024 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year on Thursday. 11 individuals and organizations across the state were honored for their volunteer efforts on behalf of the IDNR, including Kerry Novak of Earlville. The IDNR says Novak has volunteered at Starved Rock Sate...
Bloomington Labor Day Parade dons a pro-voting theme
This year's Bloomington Labor Day Parade will take on a new theme this year: “Labor Voices – Labor Votes” starting at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Front and Center streets in downtown Bloomington. “This is a reminder to the community that people power requires voting,” said...
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