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‘The Daily Show’ Takes Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Drinking, Gets Him to Debate Whether ‘The Bear’ Is a Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)
CHICAGO — “The Daily Show” kicks off in Chicago on Monday with Governor J.B. Pritzker taking show correspondent Jordan Klepper around Chicago. And that meant several bars, including The Gman Tavern, Murphy’s Bleachers and Guthries Tavern. While they participated in some daydrinking, Klepper got Pritzker to open up on a few key issues — such as whether Chicago-based Emmy winner “The Bear” should be considered a comedy.DNC Host Tony Goldwyn on Meeting Kamala Harris for the First Time and a Potential Taylor Swift Endorsement: 'Could Be Significant' “I don’t know why it’s in the comedy category, but I got to say it’s...
What's new in Central Illinois schools this year?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — It’s that time of year where the alarm clock is going to go off a little earlier. School districts across Central Illinois are in the process of going back to school and with this comes new ways students will learn in the classroom. While...
Illinois quick hits: Fencing added after security breach at DNC
Fencing added after security breach at DNC Work crews have added additional fencing near the site of the Democratic National Convention where protestors breached an area at the United Center Monday. Video shows whole sections of snap-together iron fencing taken down and dragged away by protestors. Within minutes, Chicago police broke out riot gear and swarmed the area, arresting protestors trying to get inside the arena. ...
Giannoulias Awards $2.5 Million to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force
BELLEVILLE – To support operations and expand specialized investigations into carjackings and vehicle thefts, the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force (MEATTF) is receiving more than $2.4 million in new grant funding, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today. MEATTF was reestablished in 2019 and is based out...
Allison Paul Promoted To Chief Nursing Officer Of HSHS Central Illinois Market
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is pleased to announce that Allison Paul, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, has been promoted to Chief Nursing Officer of the HSHS Central Illinois Market. In this role, Paul is responsible for leading and coordinating...
Molina Health offering free back to school physicals Tuesday
August 19, 2024 – Molina Healthcare of Illinois is partnering with the Macon County Health Department to provide the Decatur community with free health care. The assessments are part of Molina’s mobile health clinic returning to Decatur this month. The mobile clinic will offer free school physicals, adult wellness exams, well-child exams, well-baby visits, prenatal and postpartum assessments, and blood pressure screenings. The Macon County Health Department will also be providing an immunization clinic.
UTV crash leaves child dead, another injured in Bunker Hill
BUNKER HILL, Ill. — A young girl was killed and another was injured in a UTV crash Saturday in rural Bunker Hill. Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl told 5 On Your Side that deputies received the call about the crash at about 11 a.m. Saturday. Two girls, 11 and 12, were driving a Polaris Ranger UTV southbound on Shaw Road, about a half-mile south of Prairie Dell Road, when they lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll several times.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
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...
‘Take it from an actual billionaire’: Democratic governor goes after Trump in his DNC speech
During the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker criticized former President Donald Trump, urging voters to listen to an actual billionaire rather than Trump’s rhetoric.
Hot Dog! The Weinermobile Is Coming To Northern Illinois
The iconic Weinermobile is hitting the road and making stops at several Sullivan's grocery stores in Northern Illinois this September, and they'll be serving up their famous hotdogs too!. The "Wurst" News for Northern Illinois. I've seem a lot of strange and extraordinary things in my life, but the one...
See the 10 Most Expensive Illinois Private Schools by Tuition
A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition. Private School Review has some of the most comprehensive data I've been...
Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution. A random dryer sheet in your mailbox sounds weird I know...and some people have noticed these dryer sheets in their mailboxes. They actual reportedly work.
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