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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...
Boot Camp: Princeville pins offensive leadership on center, new QB
PRINCEVILLE, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Princeville really likes the two players who figure to have their hands on the football a lot this season. Three-year starting lineman Logan Olshawsky returns and is the center on the offensive line. He’ll be snapping the ball to former receiver Jake Williams, who moves into the starting quarterback position. “The […]
$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...
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.
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.
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,...
More Red Lobsters Closing In Illinois
More Red Lobsters restaurants are closing in Illinois. The seafood chain announced the company is rejecting the leases of an additional 23 locations by this Saturday. That include locations in Bourbonnais, Geneva, Peoria and Champaign. The closures join the more than 100 restaurants that Red Lobster closed earlier this summer during the company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
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 ...
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