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Gamestop Quietly Closed Illinois & Missouri Locations Recently
There was big chatter a few years ago about how Gamestop was planning to close hundreds of stores, but then that discussion stopped being a news item. However, I've learned that the company has rather quietly closed several Illinois and Missouri locations recently with little fanfare. I got curious about...
Illinois Eagle print edition – August
SPRINGFIELD – The August issue of the Illinois Eagle print edition is now available. The full issue can be picked up at these locations:. LGBTQ Resource Center at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. OUT on East – Springfield. OUT on Second – Springfield. Red Raccoon Games...
Which streets to avoid during U of I move-in week: UIPD
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois students are making a return to the community, which means traffic in certain areas could be a problem. University Police will be out managing traffic and setting up signs to help people. They said some of the crowded areas will be Lincoln Avenue, Green Street and the central […]
Boys and Girls Club of Decatur ready to welcome kids in after school program
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Boys and Girls Club of Decatur is set to open its doors for its after school program on August 19th. "We provide meals, activities, field trips, STEM projects, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Those are just a few of the programs we offer," said Robert Crawford, Program Director at the Boys and Girls Club of Decatur.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 15 – Aug. 18
Listen to Kimberly Schofield talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Bats at the Bridge at the Museum of the Grand Prairie at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. Time: 6:30 p.m....
Renovated home will help families through tough times in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Sue Barnhart is proud of her neighborhood and looked on as a recently renovated house across the street was dedicated by city of Decatur and community leaders. “I have a history here and I love this neighborhood, and it’s great to see it get fixed...
The 3rd Piatt County Museum Quilt Festival
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Quilting is an art that is still very prevalent into today’s culture. The 3rd Piatt County Museum Annual Quilt show, features quilts from the Willow Branch and Blue Ridge Townships. Plus, featured speaker, Luella Doss, international quiltmaker, historian, fabric designer, artist & pattern publisher, and Piatt County Native.
Illinois Republicans use state fair rally to respond to Democrats
(The Center Square) – Politics continued taking over the Illinois State Fair Thursday with Republican Day. In Springfield at the fairgrounds Wednesday, Democrats during Governor's Day said their piece on why they need more power. Thursday, Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi said Democrats bring taxpayers “one big hurt.” “All the mistakes in Springfield are being saddled on our poor small businesses and residents of this state and that has got...
ILLINOIS NEWS BRIEF (08/15/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) A new state law will expand fentanyl education for grades 6-12 in Illinois schools beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year. It was last week that Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the non-partisan bill into law. The Illinois Department of Public Health says a lethal dose of fentanyl is smaller than a drop of water. Opioids containing fentanyl, along with several other drugs, are involved in 70% of most all fatal drug overdoses.
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Illinois quick hits: NFL star offers to help jailed woman; weather disrupts state fair
NFL star offers to help jailed woman An NFL star is offering to help an Illinois woman who is serving a prison sentence after pleading guilty to stealing $1.5 million in food, mainly chicken wings. Vera Liddell, who was the food service director for the Harvey School District, is serving nine years in prison. Kansas...
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