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Former Decatur City Council candidate sues mayor, city
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A former Decatur City Council candidate is taking the city to court, alleging that his civil rights were violated when the city removed his campaign signs during the last municipal election cycle. Marty Watkins filed the lawsuit against the city in federal court on Monday, naming former City Manager Scot Wrighton, […]
Gustin, Sheppard, Marlar, Feger Take Victory In Prairie Dirt Classic Showdowns
FAIRBURY, IL (July 26, 2024) – Sixteen drivers began the Prairie Dirt Classic weekend on Friday by securing themselves a spot in Saturday’s 100-lap, $50,000-to-win Feature. Eight of them locked into Saturday’s Redraw, but only four left the night with a trophy and $5,000 in the bank.
Tanners Orchard opening on Monday
SPEER, Ill. (WMBD) — Tanners Orchard is gearing up for their 77th season starting on July 29. According to a news release from 309 Marketing, guests can expect returning activities including wagon rides, apple picking, corn mazes, and shopping for freshly baked treats at the Apple Bin Bakery. “We...
This fall at the Y: Before & After school programs, soccer and more
Are you a parent or guardian looking for a safe and happy place for your child to be while you are at work or attending school? The Knox County YMCA offers a Before & After School program in conjunction with elementary and middle schools in Galesburg and Knoxville. Erica Lawson,...
Metamora senior linebacker commits to play football at Western Illinois
PEORIA — Metamora linebacker Cam Nickel has a final prep season ahead of him, but he also knows where he'll play college football in the future. Nickel verbally committed to Western Illinois on Friday night. ...
DCFS awards record number of college scholarships for youth in care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Over 350 current and former youth in care received college scholarships from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Friday. The program covers up to five years of tuition and mandatory fee waivers for universities, community colleges and trade schools. DCFS has traditionally awarded...
OSF HealthCare opens Illinois orthopedic practice
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has opened a new orthopedic office in Peru, Ill., according to a July 25 report from Shaw Local News Network. The Peru office will open its doors July 29, and will offer X-ray services nearby. It will be staffed by orthopedic surgeons Connor Kasik, DO, and Robert Mitchell, DO.
Win VIP Tickets to Cooper Alan and Drew Baldridge at Streator Fest
B104 has your chance to be a VIP and score tickets to see Cooper Alan and Drew Baldridge at Streatorfest on Friday August 2nd!. Tune in with Buck Stevens at 2:20 (7/29 – 8/2) to win a pair of VIP tickets to the concert! Listen for the cue to call at 2:20pm, caller 9 at 309-821-1041 when you hear it will WIN a pair of VIP tickets. As always, general admission is FREE to all the concerts, but VIP tickets get you closest to the stage; your VIP ticket comes with an exclusive lanyard, has its own restrooms and bars, and includes a 21+ wristband.
Family Fun At The 2024 Findlay Walleye Festival
The 2024 Findlay Walleye Festival is underway now through Saturday July 27th, starting off a weekend full of fun for the family with plenty of food, vendors, live music, and more. This marks the 36th year of the Findlay Walleye Festival with the goal of bringing family and friends together to enjoy their small community.
Fairbury Results: July 27, 2024 ($50k – Prairie Dirt Classic)
World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers raced for $50,000 at Fairbury Speedway. World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers have unloaded in Fairbury, Illinois in search of a $50,000 payout. The 1/4-mile bullring of Fairbury Speedway is set to host the famed Prairie Dirt Classic. View Fairbury results below.
New stores coming to the Shoppes at Grand Prairie
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Three new stores will open at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie on Saturday, with a fourth set to open in the coming months. GKB Candle, Zenchi Jewelry, and Leah and Mack will have their grand openings Saturday, while Wishing Star Boutique by Tabatha will open in the next few months. This is according to General Manager Megan Otto.
Village of Roanoke celebrating 150 years
ROANOKE, Ill. (WMBD) – This weekend the Village of Roanoke is celebrating 150 years in the community. The festivities kick off on Friday and run until Saturday evening. They have several events for people to participate in. Their 5K run begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday followed by a...
Win Tickets to Cole Swindell With Faith in the Morning on B104
B104 is proud to present Cole Swindell at the Fairbury Speedway and we have your chance to WIN tickets all this week!. It’s the 3rd Annual Dancin’ on the Dirt at the Fairbury Speedway with Cole Swindell and special guest Avery Anna, Saturday August 10th! Tickets are on sale NOW, but you can win tickets all this week with Faith in the Morning!
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
Illinois trucking company, brokerage file for bankruptcy liquidation
A 36-year-old Illinois trucking company and brokerage ceased operations recently and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. B.T. Trucking Inc. of Broadview, Illinois, doing business as Blue Thunder Trucking, and its three affiliated companies — B.T. Transportation Group Inc., JPL Transport Inc. and Rysoti Inc. — filed for Chapter 7 liquidation on July 19 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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