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Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Salt Lake City Lands 2034 Winter Olympics
PARIS (AP) — Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid. The capital city of Utah was the only candidate since the International Olympic Committee gave Salt Lake City exclusive negotiating rights last year in a fast-track contest for 2034.
New dean of UI's Gies College of Business: 'Education at Illinois is for everyone'
Jul. 24—CHAMPAIGN — As she steps into her role as dean of the Gies College of Business, Brooke Elliott hopes to use her 21 years of experience at the University of Illinois to hit the ground running. "I've seen almost every part of our college from the faculty side, from the academic program side, really thinking carefully about our learners and how best to provide access to education," ...
Turning tide in close games a 2024 goal
Jul. 24—INDIANAPOLIS — Seth Coleman didn't have to stress to dip into his memory of the final minutes of last season's game against Wisconsin and the one moment that he felt changed the outcome. Coleman might have been nine months removed from that late October showdown with the Badgers at Memorial Stadium, but the memory was fresh as the veteran outside linebacker recalled it Tuesday ...
Whitman has high aspirations for Illinois football
Jul. 24—INDIANAPOLIS — Big Ten media days puts the entire conference on even ground. All 18 teams have a chance to sell themselves leading into the college football season. This year meant equal opportunity for players and coaches to appear on both Big Ten Network and CBS Sports studio shows. Equal opportunity to put their best foot forward before training camp begins. Because that's when that ...
A fish come true: Running pet shop is dream job for new owner
Jul. 23—CHAMPAIGN — It all started with a goldfish named Merlin. Justin Brown won the fish at a church event when he was about 10 years old and has been hooked on taking care of aquatic creatures ever since. As a kid, Brown thought Sailfin Pet Shop in Champaign was "the coolest place ever." He dreamed of working at the shop, but owner John Cwaygel said he had to be 18. After waiting to hit ...
UC San Diego Study Warns of Increased Irresponsible Online Gambling, Notably Among Low-Income Individuals
The debate over legalized online gambling is heating up as UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management has released a study showing the complex implications of this phenomenon, not just a simple roll of the dice regarding policy outcomes. The study, as reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, points to an uptick in state revenue thanks to the legalization of online gaming but flags an alarming increase in irresponsible betting behavior, particularly among individuals with lower incomes.
Bob Asmussen | Fly on the wall
Jul. 24—INDIANAPOLIS — From the home of the Indianapolis 500: coaches and players, start your engines. And get ready for Big Ten football, which kicks off in 36 days when Illinois hosts Eastern Illinois, Minnesota plays North Carolina and Rutgers entertains Howard. After attending Big Ten media days on Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium, here is what I learned, as I embark on my 36th year covering ...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Researchers develop VR training to tackle racial disparity
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a VR training system for physicians, aimed at tackling racial and class health disparities. The first module, which focuses on “Black maternal health care”, was tested in a pilot study 30 medical students and resident physicians, with study participants completing a survey that explores a physician’s beliefs about the value of patients’ opinions about the cause of their illnesses and how it affects their lives.
Macomb native, former Western Illinois coach hired by Illini football as senior analyst
PEORIA — Myers Hendrickson has won a job with the Illinois football program. The Macomb native and former Western Illinois football head coach will be senior analyst for the Illini under head coach Bret Bielema. ...
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Historic Virginia Theatre to Host Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis in Holiday Concert
The Champaign Park District has announced an exciting event for this holiday season: Mannheim Steamroller, the best-selling Christmas artist of all time, will perform at the historic Virginia Theatre on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. Tickets for the concert range from $59.50 to $125.00, with an additional processing...
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