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Industry changes now in effect for Illinois realtors, home buyers
(The Center Square) – Illinois home buyers are now facing a different landscape in the real estate industry. For decades, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) required home sale listing brokers to provide an offer of compensation to a buyer’s agent up front. That usually was a 6% split between a seller’s broker and buyer’s agent. Groups of home sellers brought lawsuits against the NAR for its standard commission structure,...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Local nursing homes cited and fined
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Five facilities around the state were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Crews called to 2nd Mississippi River water rescue
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau firefighters have been busy with water rescues on the Mississippi River. For a second time in 24 hours, crews were called out to the river around 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 to a report of someone in the water. According to the...
Du Quoin state fair brings in millions of dollars to Southern Illinois areas
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Is it fair season already? For Southern Illinois it is! The Du quoin state fair started today, August 23rd at 4 pm with all the festivities. Whether it be fried Oreos, fried twinkies or even pizza on a stick, you’re not going to want to miss the Du quoin state fair this year.
Smooth Jazz on the River Festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Cairo, Ill.
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - The 5th Annual Smooth Jazz on the River Festival kicks off over the Labor Day weekend holiday in Cairo. This year’s two-day festival takes place on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Fort Defiance State Park. The...
NWS Suddenly Issues Urgent Warning of Dangerous Heat for Missouri
We already knew that a heat wave was incoming for Missouri and much of the Midwest early next week, but now the National Weather Service is sounding the alarm that temperatures and the heat index are now expected to rise to dangerous levels. While we'll begin to feel the heat...
Society Reaches Another High in Ballerina Score
Lightly raced and away from the winner's circle for nearly a year to the day, Society ran according to plan in taking the $500,000 Ballerina Handicap (G1) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course. Stalking the early pace set by Munnys Gold through fractions of :22.65 and :44.82, the daughter of...
Kansas couple caught in van reported stolen from Missouri
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest. Just before 11:30p.m. August 21, a sheriff's deputy located a red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that was reported stolen out of Missouri in the 1900 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.
E.W. James Transitioning Store in Martin to a Save A Lot
E W James Vice President Nick Flippin has announced the EW James store in Martin is transitioning to a Save A Lot Food Store in the University Commons shopping center. Mr. Flippin said this will allow E W shoppers to save extra money on their food bill and will be able to still have a full-service butcher shop in-store.
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
Marshall traffic stops lead to four drug arrests
Two traffic stops in Marshall County Thursday resulted in four drug arrests. A stop was made in Calvert City, and Marshall County K-9 Drax alerted to possible narcotics in the vehicle. Marshall County Detectives, along with assistance from Calvert City Police, allegedly found 290 grams of methamphetamine. The two occupants...
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