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Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
National Weather Service issues HEAT ADVISORY until 7pm Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY, which is now in effect until 7pm, Thursday, August 29, 2024. ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 this afternoon, and 100 to 105. on Wednesday and Thursday. * WHERE...In Illinois,...
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
MCLEAN COUNTY – The state’s top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozens of video gaming machines being stolen across Illinois including in McLean and DeWitt counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
NWS: Heatwave Begins Today, Index to Exceed 100
INDIANAPOLIS — A hot stretch starts today, with heat indices expected to top 100 degrees by mid-week. The National Weather Service warns Hoosiers about the risk of heat exhaustion and advises staying hydrated if you have to be outside. “We’re going to get into this hot stretch over the next 4-5 days,” says Aaron Updike. […] The post NWS: Heatwave Begins Today, Index to Exceed 100 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Heat and Humidity Return to the Forecast
(Undated) – Heat and humidity have returned to the forecast. The National Weather Service has issued a “Heat Advisory” for the listening area which will go into effect tomorrow at 11 a.m. and continue through 8 p.m. tomorrow. According to the latest “Hazardous Weather Outlook” from the National Weather Service, heat indices are forecast to reach the middle 90s this afternoon, increasing the risk for heat-related illness in vulnerable populations. Highs in the upper 90s and afternoon heat indices for tomorrow are forecast to climb as high as 105 to 110. Temperatures are forecast to fall as we move into the weekend with daytime highs returning to the 80s for Saturday and Sunday.
'I was scared': 4-year-old suburban boy was put on wrong school bus, mom claims
MATTESON, Ill. - A mix-up on the first day of school turned into an anxious few hours for a south suburban mother after she claims her 4-year-old son was placed on the wrong school bus and taken to the wrong Matteson neighborhood. Get your new powerful iPhone with our best...
The Wabash Valley College Bass Team wrapped up the Bassmaster College National Championship
The Wabash Valley College Bass Team wrapped up the Bassmaster College National Championship on Lake Hartwell Friday afternoon. This group of anglers did a fantastic job representing our school. Each team caught a limit every day of the tournament, each team finished in the top half of the field, and we came home with the highest finish in program history in a Bassmaster College National Championship.
Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...
“Fries for Supplies” Starts Today
Starting today, locally owned McDonald’s restaurants will host Fries for School Supplies, a fundraiser where 10% of proceeds from all à la carte fry sales bthrough Friday will be donated straight to local schools. Area McDonald’s restaurants in communities including Vincennes, Jasper, and Evansville are taking part.
VPD Arrest Vincennes Man on OWI, LSA Charges
Vincennes Police arrested a Vincennes man overnight after he allegedly left the scene of an accident. Officers found 27 year-old Jose Lopez-Mendez at a Thompson Drive location. He is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, and for operating while intoxicated. He was booked into the Knox County Jail on three-thousand dollars bond.
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