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Southern Illinois Legislative Delegation Joins Regional Chamber for Legislative Summit
CARBONDALE, IL – State Senators Dale Fowler and Terri Bryant and State Representatives Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, and Paul Jacobs joined forces on Thursday at the Southern Illinois Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit. The legislators gave brief presentations discussing state legislative and local economic development activities and took questions from the audience.
PHOTOS: Central Illinois celebrates National Dog Day with WCIA
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — To celebrate National Dog Day, WCIA asked our viewers to send in photos of their furry friends. Overwhelmed with the results, we couldn’t just pick a few to share. So, we took all of your photos and made an album showcasing some of best dogs in Central Illinois: It’s not too […]
Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Sold in 25 States, Including Illinois, Due to Elevated Arsenic Levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug....
Kewanee Boilermakers Football Teams Controlled Scrimmage on Friday, August 23rd
Before the regular season opener, Kewanee High School football teams held an intrasquad scrimmage on Friday, August 23, 2024, including the varsity and freshmen/sophomore teams. Coach Atwell said there were many exciting plays during the scrimmages, but the catch by Dontaveon Thomas “dazzled the crowd with this spectacular catch.” The Kewanee Boilermakers season opener is on Friday, August 30th, at 7 PM, against the Erie-Prophestown Panthers. The gates open at 6 PM.
Petersen seeks to pay certain employees incentives under Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan
Petersen Health Care is asking a Delaware federal judge to approve some $1.3 million worth of lump-sum payments for certain employees as the Peoria-based nursing home company's bankruptcy case continues. That includes $557,970 in a key employee incentive plan (KEIP) for members of the company's senior leadership, and another $732,323...
Local High School Grad Is Commander Of Historic Flight Around The World For U.S. Air Force
Chasing the sun around the world. A Tory grade school and Minooka Community High School graduate who joined the Air Force Academy has had a trip of a lifetime. A mission that would take Air Force Col. Brent Toth around the world in Project Magellan. The most complex in his 24 years in service according to Col. Toth.
Illinois quick hits: West Nile virus death; COVID-19 in veterans homes; largest state police detail
West Nile virus death The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first 2024 death of an Illinois resident with West Nile virus. The individual, who was in their 80s and lived in Lake County, had an onset of symptoms of the virus in mid-August and died soon after. IDPH is also reporting nine non-fatal cases of West Nile virus confirmed this year. Of the nine other human cases, the...
Addison Shopper Hits $9.2 Million Jackpot at Local Jewel-Osco, Store to Receive $92K Bonus
An Addison grocery store shopper struck gold this past weekend, with a $9.2 million windfall from the Illinois Lottery. They matched all six numbers in the Lotto drawing after buying the ticket at Jewel-Osco, located at 140 West Lake St., as reported by ABC7 Chicago. The six winning digits revealed...
"Coolest thing" made in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – A winner has been announced in a contest to determine the "coolest thing" made in Illinois. The Illinois Manufacturers' Association calls the bracket-style contest “Makers Madness.”. “These remarkable manufacturers are the bedrock of our nation and the heart of our community,” said IMA President and CEO...
Illinois State Championships Qualifier Eli Spivak headed to DII Lynn University (2024)
At the 2024 Illinois HS Sectionals, Spivak was the champion in the 500 free, swimming 4:38.72, which qualified him for the 2024 IHSA State Championships. Current photo via Eli Spivak. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many,...
Roti becomes the latest fast casual brand to file for Chapter 11
Roti, a fast casual brand operating in Illinois, Minnesota and the Washington, D.C., area, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections, according to court documents filed last week. The brand, which has 19 stores according to a court filing, saw its unit count drop from a pre-pandemic high of 42...
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