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Illinois considering flag redesign, seeks submissions
Illinois may be getting a new flag…or they may keep the old one. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says the Illinois Flag Commission will start accepting public submissions for a new state flag design beginning Tuesday, September 3. The commission is accepting design ideas from the public – online or via mail – until […]
Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here's why access could be in jeopardy.
Abortion took center stage during the Democratic National Convention last week, and Illinois was celebrated for welcoming thousands of women needing care since access has vanished across much of the South and Midwest. But abortions funds that are essential for so many people traveling to states like Illinois — paying...
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?
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Amazon, Kroger, and UNFI workers join Teamsters
UNFI warehouse workers in Illinois and Kroger truck drivers in Georgia have voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, less than a week after the National Labor Relations Board ordered Amazon to recognize Teamster drivers in California. On Monday, the union announced that 244 UNFI warehouse workers in Urbana,...
$1.5M awarded to JTED teacher apprenticeship program recipients by governor
Grant funding assists paraprofessional educators facing barriers to employment; McKendree University among grant recipients. Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) have awarded $1.5 million in grant funding to three Illinois universities through the Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
Human remains found in 1993 near Illinois border identified; homicide investigation underway
Wisconsin officials have identified human remains found in 1993 near the Illinois border as Ronald Louis Dodge, who was originally buried as an unidentified John Doe. The Kenosha County Medical Examiner's Office and Pleasant Prairie Police Department have reopened the investigation into Dodge's death, which has been determined to be a homicide.
Champaign Co. Sheriff says Saturation Saturday a success
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The Champaign County Sheriff says while no arrests were made during their Saturation Saturday detail in Savoy, the goal of deterring impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel was met. Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heurman says the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Saturation Saturday detail on...
PBL volleyball improves to 2-0 with 25-23, 25-17 win over Hoopeston Area
PAXTON – With a 25-23, 25-17 win over Hoopeston Area on Tuesday, the Paxton-Buckley-Loda varsity volleyball team started its 2024 season with a 2-0 record. “We’re excited to be 2-0,” PBL head coach Tyler Rubarts said. “It’s always nice to start off the year with a couple of wins to build confidence. These girls deserve it. They’ve been working hard lately. It’s nice to start off 2-0.”
How to Watch Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds
Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0, 0-0 Big Ten) Head Coach: Bret Bielema (4th season, 18-19 record) Eastern Illinois Panthers (0-0) Head coach: Chris Wilkerson (3rd season, 10-12) What Happened the Last Time These Two Teams Played?. Sept. 6, 2008: Illinois 47, EIU 21. How about this gem from News-Gazette veteran Scott...
Atomic Wings Opens First Illinois Location in Champaign on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus
August 28, 2024 // Franchising.com // CHAMPAIGN, IL - Atomic Wings is coming in hot with its first location in the state. Officially open as of August 29th at 622 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61820 located on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, Atomic Wings of Champaign is bringing sizzling, hot wings, tenders and awesome chicken sandwiches to the community.
Kevin Mitchell to Serve as Honorary Captain vs. EIU
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois' 2008 Rose Bowl co-captain Kevin Mitchell will serve as the Fighting Illini's honorary captain on Thursday against Eastern Illinois. The season opener is scheduled to kick off at Memorial Stadium at 8 p.m. CT. Mitchell was a three-year starting safety for Illinois. As a senior...
Illinois making final preparations ahead of week one
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Game day is quickly approaching for the Illini, who open the season with an atypical Thursday night matchup against EIU. On Tuesday, Head Coach Bret Bielema offered one last round of updates ahead of the team’s first game action. Bielema announced kicker David Olano will take charge of field goals and extra […]
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