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Data refutes Pritzker’s DNC claims about Illinois economy: Analyst
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than […]
Industry changes now in effect for Illinois realtors, home buyers
(The Center Square) – Illinois home buyers are now facing a different landscape in the real estate industry. For decades, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) required home sale listing brokers to provide an offer of compensation to a buyer’s agent up front. That usually was a 6% split between a seller’s broker and buyer’s agent. Groups of home sellers brought lawsuits against the NAR for its standard commission structure,...
36th annual Duck Race raises $215K for Center for Prevention of Abuse
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It was a race that sent 35,000 rubber ducks down a 750-foot water slide. However, it was also an event that raised $215,000 for the Center for Prevention of Abuse, which has said that money will help offset a major cut in federal funding through the Victims of Crime Act.
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
One dead after morning crash
TAZEWELL COUNTY (25News Now) -A man is dead following a car accident Saturday morning. The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office responded to the intersection of Towerline Road and Toboggan Avenue in rural Green Valley for a two-vehicle accident. Police were alerted at 11:16 a.m. of the accident. The victim was...
Local nursing homes cited and fined
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Five facilities around the state were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Boot Camp: Stark County embraces target after unbeaten regular season last fall
TOULON, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Stark County is wearing a target and the Rebels know it. Jade Noard’s Stark County Rebels had a massive year in 2023, going 9-0 in the regular season and advancing to the second round of the state playoffs. Stark County’s 10-win record marked its first double-digit win total since the 2015 […]
Summersville & Field Get Wins To Set Up Showdown Friday Afternoon
The Summersville Lady Wildcats improved to 6-1 on the season with an 18-0 road win at Bethel. The Lady Cats jumped out to an 8-0 lead after the opening inning. Extended that lead to 14-0 after 2 and scored four more in their final at bat in the 3rd. Brynlee...
'Own private country club': $1.6 million home features 20-acre wooded lot
Upscale real estate inventory in Tazewell County has increased in 2024, if the number of $1 million homes for sale are any indication. This two-story home just outside Morton was custom-built in 2006, located on more than 20 acres at 4851 Sheridan Road in Groveland. The property is listed at $1.595 million after...
Charles Morris of Bloomington remembered for decades-long fight for racial justice
A civil rights pioneer from Bloomington is being remembered as a respected and thoughtful leader who fought for racial justice for decades. Longtime Illinois State University faculty member and community leader Charles Morris died recently at age 92. Morris told WGLT in a 2023 interview he’s seen great progress toward...
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