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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.
RFK Jr. remains on Illinois ballot; Green Party, Libertarian candidates removed
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his independent presidential campaign last week, but his name will still appear on the ballot in Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Elections Electoral Board met jointly in Chicago and Springfield Friday morning to certify the names that will appear on the ballot and issued rulings on objections to...
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,...
Get to These W.Central Illinois Disc Golf Courses This Fall
Disc golf is growing in popularity year by year with new courses in new places. All you need is a disc (or a 3 pack starter set: driver, mid-range, putter), a friend or two and a willingness to learn and grow. --Fair Warning-- Disc golf can become addictive. A quick...
National Weather Service issues HEAT ADVISORY from Noon until 8pm
The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY, which is now in effect from Noon until 8pm, today, August 27, 2024. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois...
Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan ask judge to exclude certain evidence from upcoming trial
Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want certain evidence excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial.They say the evidence is irrelevant and could be prejudicial to the case.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey want the judge to exclude details about controversial topics like gaming legislation, and sexual harassment allegationsMadigan and his longtime confident are both due to go on trial in October. They pleaded not guilty.SEE ALSO | Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS rulingREAD MORE | Former Mike Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes reports to prison
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
Tuesday’s Heat Index Map for Missouri & Illinois is Terrifying
If you thought Monday was hot, wait until you see the heat index map for Missouri and Illinois for Tuesday. It's led to excessive heat warnings and advisories for nearly all of both states. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri just updated the outlook for Tuesday in both...
Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates
In a setback for Illinois Democrats and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a downstate judge’s ruling that found unconstitutional a Democrat-passed law preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders. The high court’s ruling Friday was not typical of the seven-member body, which is made up ...
As Kroger, Albertsons defend merger plans in court, here's which Illinois stores are being sold
A three-week court hearing opened Monday over the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons - a union that regulators argue would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. On Monday, Albertsons, the parent company of Jewel-Osco, told a federal judge...
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