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US Marshals Desperately Chasing These Violent Illinois Fugitives
You know that a crime is serious once the US Marshals get involved. There are many fugitives in Illinois now that are on the radar of this elite law enforcement organization and they are urgently working to chase them down as soon as possible. If you're not familiar, the US...
Illinois politicians’ pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to […]
Cyclist dies from hit-and-run injuries
GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - A cyclist died from his injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Galesburg. Police made an arrest the next day. Eric McKinney, 46, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday at the hospital after Galesburg police officers found him lying unresponsive on the road. Police said they...
Philo Exchange Bank President named 2024 Banker of the Year
AMELIA ISLAND, FL – During their Salute to Leadership Program at their annual conference, Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) awarded Kevin Rogers, President and CEO of Philo Exchange Bank, with the 2024 Banker of the Year Award. This annual award is the highest honor the IBA bestows on an individual...
These two Peoria-area coffee shops will soon have new hours
The central Illinois coffee business – which operates locations in Washington and Eureka – shared the news in a July 2 Facebook post. Both shops’ updated hours will be from 6:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. In its post, Faire Coffee wrote that it was...
Can You Travel Through Illinois Airports With Pot In Luggage?
Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois but can you carry it in your luggage while traveling through an airport in our state?. Can You Travel With Cannabis In Your Luggage Through An Illinois Airport?. Recreational marijuana has been legal in Illinois since January 1st, 2020. It has been a very...
Ameren Illinois team recognized by AGA with research and innovation award
A three-member team at Ameren Illinois recently received national recognition from the American Gas Association (AGA) for developing a process that uses customer gas usage data to proactively identify natural gas leaks at customers’ residences. ... Read More » The post Ameren Illinois team recognized by AGA with research and innovation award appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Illinois Tollway Scam Resurfaces: What Drivers Need to Know
Palos Park, IL – A recurring scam has resurfaced, once again targeting Illinois drivers and their wallets. Late Thursday and early Friday, it appears that scam texts were sent to many people, including several Palos Park Police Department cell phones. According to the Palos Park Police Department, unsuspecting motorists...
Peoria men's clothing store plans to close mall location in July
That Guy's Secret will close its storefront at Northwoods Mall after a final day on July 20. A July 1 Facebook post read in part: "Everything must go as we prepare to close our doors. Grab your favorite items at discounted prices before it’s too late. Hurry in and join us for our farewell sales event!"
'Asset to our city': New Peoria restaurant one step closer to securing a liquor license
A recently opened Peoria restaurant is working to secure a liquor license this month. Pop-Up Chicken Shop, which also features The Love Shack, went before the Peoria Liquor Commission on July 1. The establishment − located at 800 SW Adams St. Suite 106, Peoria − opened without alcohol on June 25.
Longtime Galesburg educator the new director of special education for District 205
A longtime Galesburg educator is the new director of special education for District 205. Debra Cratty, recently special education coordinator for the district, assumed the role of director of special education effective Monday. She replaces Luan Statham, who retired from the post in June. Cratty will enter her 19th year...
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