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Auditions for ‘The Lion in Winter’ in September
NORMAL – Auditions for the Heartland Theare Company’s production of “The Lion in Winter” will be on Sept. 16 and 17. The play tells the story of the Plantagenet family, a dynasty of the English throne. A film adaptation featuring Katharine Hepburn and Peter O’Toole won the 1968 Oscar for Best Screenplay.
Crop yield expected to be high with Pumpkin season right around the corner
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Fall is just around the corner, and local farmers are cutting the ribbon, or stem, of pumpkin season. Ackerman Family Farms in Morton has been around for more than 100 years, and has been open to the public for about 25 years. The farm is...
Reported assault of ISU student investigated as hate crime
NORMAL (25News Now) - An Illinois State University student claims he was assaulted on campus early Saturday, and because of the language reportedly used by the suspects, police are treating the case as a hate crime. ISU Police issued a crime advisory on Monday saying the alleged assault happened about...
Chicago Bears cut ties with former Illinois football defensive lineman
This weekend was a bit brutal for some NFL hopefuls who came out of the Illinois football program. Even though some of the Illini didn’t get picked in the 2024 NFL Draft, they still were able to sign on with NFL franchises in hopes of impressing the coaching staff.
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
RFK Jr. remains on Illinois ballot; Green Party, Libertarian candidates removed
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his independent presidential campaign last week, but his name will still appear on the ballot in Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Elections Electoral Board met jointly in Chicago and Springfield Friday morning to certify the names that will appear on the ballot and issued rulings on objections to...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Bulls CEO Joins Intersect Illinois’ Board of Directors
Intersect Illinois announced that Elizabeth Buchanan, President of North American business for NielsenIQ, Richard Demirjian, President of TCCI Manufacturing, and Michael Reinsdorf, President and CEO of the Chicago Bulls, have joined its board of directors. “NielsenIQ, TCCI and the Chicago Bulls are representative of the diverse industries that thrive in...
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