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Ex-Bears Lineman Now Available for Reunion After Sudden Release
The Chicago Bears finished the NFL preseason with last week's 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, marking a perfect 4-0 finish to the exhibition slate. While the 2024 regular season is shaping up to be one of the Bears' most promising campaigns in recent history, there are still some lingering concerns regarding the offensive line.
Bears could sell high on the Tyson Bagent hype and reunite him with a former coach
Ever since his first practice with the Chicago Bears, quarterback Tyson Bagent has been turning heads. From Day 1, his college résumé preceded him. People heard all about the countless snaps he took in college and all of the accolades he earned in Division II football. But, beyond...
A Patriots-Bears trade to give Drake Maye a chance to do his job
Two things were made clear about the New England Patriots throughout the preseason and, particularly, in the team's preseason finale on Sunday night against the Washington Commanders. First, rookie third-overall pick Drake Maye should be the starter come Week 1 over Jacoby Brissett. But second, to make that viable, the Patriots direly need to get help on the offensive line.
Chicago Bears cut ties with former Illinois football defensive lineman
This weekend was a bit brutal for some NFL hopefuls who came out of the Illinois football program. Even though some of the Illini didn’t get picked in the 2024 NFL Draft, they still were able to sign on with NFL franchises in hopes of impressing the coaching staff.
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...
$90M project near ABC Supply Stadium highlights South Beloit development plans
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) – South Beloit officials are gearing up for a number of projects in the city, one being a multi-million-dollar development on the Illinois-Wisconsin border. The 12-acre piece of land is directly across Shirland Avenue from ABC Supply Stadium that has been undeveloped or years. Crews will break ground there next year […]
More abandoned properties in Winnebago, Boone to go up for auction Tuesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — More abandoned properties in Winnebago and Boone Counties will go up for auction on Tuesday, in the hope of turning them over to responsible taxpayers. The properties have either been foreclosed or seized from delinquency and can now be sold with a clean title. Bidding on the 64 properties begins on […]
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...
This one-of-a-kind Peoria Heights home sold for over $1.3 million
Location, elevation and renovation are three reasons why a home along the "world's most beautiful drive" recently sold for over $1 million. The house on North Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights is "one of only 6 homes situated on the riverside of Grandview Drive owning its own riverview amongst park land," reads the...
Village Green to close North Main Street branch in Rockford after 57 years
ROCKFORD — Village Green Home & Garden plans to close its North Main Street branch next month after 57 years in operation. The company plans to consolidate its nursery, greenhouse, home furnishings, gift and garden center business at its flagship store at 6101 E. Riverside Blvd., which opened in 1980. The branch at 2640 N. Main St. will close on Sept. 29.
UAW leader calls for resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares over Belvidere delay
(WTVO) — Kevin Gotinsky, who oversees the United Auto Workers Stellantis department, has called for the resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares over the company’s decision to postpone the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant. “I think he either needs to go or get someone close by him to work side by side with him […]
Cooling centers open to public due to high temperatures
QUAD CITIES Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Due to the forecasted high temperatures expected Monday and Tuesday, some communities have opened up cooling centers to the public. Cooling centers are available at the following locations:. GALESBURG, IL. YMCA Lobby - 1324 W Carl Sandburg Drive. HOURS: Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m....
Peoria police investigate a mid-day shooting on Peoria’s East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria police are investigating a mid-day shooting Monday on Peoria’s East Bluff. According to Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria, the shooting occurred at about 1:15 p.m. near the intersection of Wisconsin and Frye Avenues. The victim, according to police, was a young adult man....
1 dead, 1 charged following crash in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One man is dead and another faces several charges following a two-vehicle crash late Sunday night. Felipe Serrano, 25, of Rockford is charged with failure to report an accident involving death, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and other traffic offenses. Police say Serrano also had two outstanding warrants in Rockford and an outstanding Ogle County warrant.
Hispanic Heritage Month Festival in Silvis is free family fun
Silvis kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with a free, family-friendly festival full of culture, music and community at the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival on Saturday, September 14 from 12 – 8 p.m. on Hero Street in downtown Silvis. A kids’ zone filled with giant games, a soft play area, magic shows, balloon artists and face […]
New Life for New Lenox, Tru Country Bar and Grill to Revamp Long-Vacant TJ's Venue
Residents of New Lenox are set for a musical and gustatory revival as the once lifeless shell of TJ's Bar and Grill is about to pulse with new vibrancy. After years of idleness, the building at 222 W. Maple St. has found new owners. Eden and Phil Wiechec, proprietors of the patriotic-themed Tru Country Bar and Grill in Channahon, confirmed the purchase and have visions to transform the space into a local hotspot for country music fans and food enthusiasts alike.
Accused Murderer Indicted By Grundy Co. Grand Jury
An accused murderer is facing three more felony charges in Grundy County. Jeffrey Conley, 52, of Gardner was indicted by a Grundy County grand jury last week on two counts of First-Degree Murder, two counts of Aggravated Domestic Battery, both class two felonies and Involuntary Manslaughter, a class three felony.
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.
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