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Drew Baldridge announced as entertainment for Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
CHICAGO, IL (RFD RADIO NETWORK) — Entertainment lined up for the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting later this year. Meet singer/songwriter Drew Baldridge. The Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is Dec. 7-10 at the Palmer House in Chicago.
Illinois’ high tuition costs adding to its growing outmigration
(The Center Square) – Illinois' in-state average tuition over the last 15 years has jumped by 49%, leaving the state with the third-highest costs in the country and many students are either leaving home to seek further education or taking on more debt to make it happen in the Land of Lincoln. A new Illinois Policy Institute survey finds average in-state costs at the state’s 12 public universities now stands at nearly $15,000, or more than $5,000 higher than the national average. ...
Illinois ballot could include election security, property tax and IVF questions
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters could see three non-binding referendums on the November ballot once it’s certified next month. The Illinois State Board of Elections said the ballot is set to be certified Aug. 28. Alongside candidates for president, Congress, Statehouse seats and other elected offices, the Illinois General Assembly approved three non binding referendums to ask voters. State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, explained. “First would be an Election...
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Unsettled pattern with on and off rain chances ahead
It was a bit of a cooler day across the Stateline today with a few spotty showers amid mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures only reached the upper 70s for most, compared to the low 80s like yesterday. This was a perfect example of scattered showers throughout the afternoon and evening. While...
Meet Hathor, this week's pet of the week!
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — Meet Hathor, this week's pet of the week!. Hathor is 6 and a half years old and is a gorgeous female tabby. She has big beautiful green eyes, and the softest coat. She has an extremely well-rounded demeanor, she is gentle, and very kind. Hathor...
QPD Blotter for July 4, 2024
Kim L. Gip, 53, 826 York St. for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. 122. Allen L. Harrison, 36, West Point for Expired Registration at N. 28th St. and Broadway St. 179. Zariah N. Lumpkins, 19, 647 Ohio St. reports on 06/29/2024 her 2013 Dodge was entered and assorted items were taken. 107.
Indiana man’s flying saucer source of ‘out of this world’ traffic stop
An out-of-this-world moment happened recently in Missouri, thanks to an Indiana man and his street-legal flying saucer. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri posted about the moment on Facebook on Friday, June 28. The post said:. “Well, you never know what will be traveling through Crawford County but...
TV Cameras Caught Poor Kid Getting Smacked In The Junk By His Sister During “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” At Cubs-Phillies Game
One young Chicago Cubs fan felt the pain during this historic day. On the Fourth of July, many Major League Baseball teams were in action, trying to deliver a win to their home fans before they set out to barbeque. The Chicago Cubs were one of them who welcomed the...
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
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