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Illinois quick hits: Wildfire smoke drifts into state; Cheatle resigns from Secret Service
Wildfire smoke drifts into state Smoke from several wildfires burning in the western U.S. and Canada is now drifting across Illinois. Light smoke combined with unhealthy ozone concentrations is creating unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups, especially in northern Illinois. So far, this year’s fires are a fraction of the size of the blazes that broke out across Canada last year, contributing to numerous days of significant particulate matter pollution. ...
Pritzker, union members cut ribbon on new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL – Dozens of union workers, leaders and other guests got a close-up look at the future of workshop training July 11 at a ribbon-cutting and open house for the all-new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). What they saw was manufacturing education using technology that...
Babies “R” Us is making a comeback, with 11 new stores in Illinois
Attention children (and parents) of the 1990s: Babies "R" Us, the beloved retailer you may remember from your younger years will soon return to the Chicago area in a new way. Babies "R" Us, which went out of business in 2018, will soon open 200 stores across the country, each inside of Kohl's Department stores, a press release said.
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Animal cruelty investigation leads to arrest in DeKalb County
SANDWICH, Ill. (WTVO) — After receiving complaints of foul smells emanating from a property in rural Sandwich, the Illinois Department of Agriculture conducted an investigation over the course of several months and discovered neglected and dead animals. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were drawn to the...
Cortland man charged with firing gun during fight
A Cortland man is being accused of firing a gun during a fight at an apartment early Wednesday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Deangelo Flynn is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and battery. Police allege that Flynn had returned home from a business trip to...
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker endorses Harris; legislator cancels event after alleged threat
Pritzker endorses Harris Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. Pritzker praised Biden for his service with an initial statement. Monday morning, Pritzker's campaign said he is proud to endorse Harris,...
Paw Paw School Board prepares for school opening
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw School Board met in regular session on July 16. Document storage with the Xerox R. K. Dixon Square 9 program has been halted due to the company unexpectedly requiring the purchase of additional megabytes, which had not been specified in the original contract. The Board is looking into pricing from three other companies to continue with the storage of old school documents.
Live music festivals, nationally touring comedians and more things to do this week in the Rockford area
ROCKFORD — There are a multitude of ways to catch live music in the area this week, from the annual Rhythm of the Heart music festival to Dinner on the Dock, Music in the Park, Music on the Rock, Music on the Mall, Domingos en el Parque and Live at Levings.
Ohio High Schools Embrace Esports as a Varsity Sport
Ohio high schools are increasingly adopting esports as a varsity sport, reflecting a nationwide trend towards recognizing competitive video gaming as a legitimate and valued extracurricular activity. Esports, which involves organized multiplayer video game competitions, has gained popularity among students and educators alike for its potential to foster teamwork, strategic thinking, and digital literacy skills.
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