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Ugaste blasts Illinois’ rising unemployment rate
(The Center Square) – With Illinois already home to the second-worst unemployment rate in the country, Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste is warning the worse may still be yet to come. New U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the state’s unemployment rate now stands at 5.2%, or nearly a full percentage point above the national average of 4.3%, as at least 341,630 residents were reported to be looking for work over that time. ...
Farmtruck and AZN Burnout In The 97X Truck
This morning, television and YouTube sensations Farmtruck and AZN stopped by the Rock 'N Roll Mansion to talk about their appearance at the World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova this weekend. One of the first things they said, is that they could do a burnout in anything. So, we...
UPDATE: Damage made, cash and items taken, following break-in at Happy Joe’s. See video here
Clean-up and an investigation are continuing into an overnight break-in to a popular restaurant on Henderson Street in Galesburg. A break-in happened around 2:00 a.m. Friday to Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream. Surveillance video posted to social media by owner Leslie Boynton shows part of a drive-through window...
Photo Gallery: Illinois Wins in Terrence Shannon, Jr.’s Return
When Terrence Shannon, Jr. played for Illinois in 2023-24, it felt like Illinois was a Final Four-caliber team. Without him, the ceiling was certainly not as high. After six games without No. 0 in late December and early January, Shannon would return to a standing ovation from the State Farm Center crowd on January 21, 2024, against Rutgers.
‘I never dreamed it would be this big’: Mahomet gets ready for music festival
WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Mahomet is getting ready for one of its biggest events of the year this weekend. But before all the fun starts, organizers say to beware of an online scam. Main street is almost ready for the Mahomet Music Festival. The event has been a staple for decades, but […]
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Here are the Peoria area's 5 new volleyball coaches for the 2024 season
In high school sports, the coaching carousel never seems to stop. Volleyball isn't much different. As the Illinois High School Association celebrates its 50th season of the volleyball state finals, new head coaches will get an opportunity to lead their programs to this historic event in November. ...
Women’s Basketball Announce Non-Conference Schedule Slate for 2024-25 Season
Peoria, Ill.-- Bradley Women's Basketball reveal their 2024-25 non-conference slate for the upcoming regular season, which includes five home and away games capped off with a tournament in Florida. "Our players are excited about the competitiveness of our non-conference slate and the opportunity to grow together," said Head Coach Kate...
Analyst: Data refutes Pritzker's DNC claims about Illinois economy
(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 in Illinois. Democrats currently hold the super-majority in the Illinois legislature. “If you look...
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Moline woman accused of stealing/forging 149+ checks
A Moline woman was arrested in Davenport after police say she tried to cash a forged check, according to Iowa court documents. The Davenport Police Department responded to Northwest Bank, 1454 W. Locust Street on May 17 for a report of a person trying to cash a forged check. Tamara McCoy, 45 of Moline, is […]
Personal PAC, Chicago Abortion Fund discuss increased focus on abortion at DNC
Abortion and reproductive healthcare took center stage at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The issue was at the top of mind for Vice President Kamala Harris as well as Illinois lawmakers and stakeholders who spoke during the four-day event. “I never thought in my lifetime that I...
Peoria Rivermen special jerseys include salute to Olympian, who will appear
PEORIA — The Peoria Rivermen are bringing in a national sports star with local roots and celebrating her achievements with a special jersey night at the outset of the 2024-25 SPHL season on Oct. 26. Anna Peplowski, U.S. Olympic silver medal swimmer, Germantown Hills native and Metamora High School grad, will be guest...
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