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Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Numerous local school districts to see money for improvements
(25News Now) - Eighteen school districts in the Heart of Illinois will see nearly $8 million for needed improvements to classrooms and schools. State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) said the money comes from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula — an overhaul of the way the state funds K-12 education.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Hot Dog! The Weinermobile Is Coming To Northern Illinois
The iconic Weinermobile is hitting the road and making stops at several Sullivan's grocery stores in Northern Illinois this September, and they'll be serving up their famous hotdogs too!. The "Wurst" News for Northern Illinois. I've seem a lot of strange and extraordinary things in my life, but the one...
Scott Beck Named American Seed Trade Assn. Central Regional VP
Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids based in Atlanta, Indiana, was recently elected as central regional vice president of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). He’ll represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to represent and advocate for...
Study suggests a big role for grid battery storage as Illinois shutters its coal power plants
A major expansion of battery storage may be the most economical and environmentally beneficial way for Illinois to maintain grid reliability as it phases out fossil fuel generation, a new study finds. The analysis was commissioned by the nonprofit Clean Grid Alliance and solar organizations as state lawmakers consider proposed...
2024 election timeline: Key dates for voter registration, early voting in Illinois
As the 2024 Democratic National Convention comes to a close in Chicago, voters now look to the November presidential election -- with plenty of milestone dates to know ahead of time in Illinois. To prepare voters ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Illinois State Board of Elections posted a...
Ph.D. students named to the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders list
Two Mennonite College of Nursing Ph.D. students, Katherine Davey and Katherine Earnest, were recently named to the Illinois Nurses Foundation‘s 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders list. Katherine Davey is a clinical nurse in a hospital medical-surgical unit passionate about advancing evidence-based practice and nursing research. She also chairs...
Duckworth, Illinois Asian American Caucus on supporting Harris
CHICAGO (CBS)—Asian American representation in politics is on the rise across the nation, credited in part to the Illinois Asian American Caucus.The caucus hosted an event on Wednesday to celebrate how much growth Asian American communities have seen in Illinois politics.Vice President Harris is the first Asian American woman to become a presidential nominee, and now the caucus says it's prepared to put every effort behind Harris for a win.Just a few blocks away from where the DNC is happening, McCormick Place and the United Center is the only Chinatown in the country that's still growing, and across Illinois, Asian...
VIDEO: Illinois congresswoman addresses Democratic disconnect in rural America
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, a Democratic congress member from central Illinois, said Democrats have "a lot of work to do" in better understanding rural American voters. "There's a lot of talk about how Democrats have lost touch with rural America, with working class voters," she said. "I will be the first to tell you that we have a lot of work to do, but that we need to tell our story." Budzinski told attendees at a Democratic National Convention event that Democrats are better at delivering for rural Americans than Republicans. More in the video below.
Illinois attorney general cracks down on alleged video gambling burglary ring
The Illinois attorney general has charged five men over an alleged burglary ring that targeted video gambling machines in 22 counties, including McLean, Dewitt, Tazewell, and Peoria. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the five impacted businesses stretching from the Chicago area to Central Illinois between January and November 2023. “The...
Police Beat for Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
A 43-year-old Salem resident has been arrested for domestic battery. Randie Gordon of Tulsa Street is accused of punching another family member in the face at their home on Wednesday night. Gordon was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a first court appearance. 44-year-old Robert Williams of North...
Mt. Vernon City Council Purchases Additional Surveillance Cameras
MT. VERNON, IL — The Mount Vernon City Council Monday approved a measure to waive bidding requirements and purchase additional cameras for the city’s public surveillance system. Specifically, the city will add cameras and improve the existing system in the Veterans Park area for a cost of about $173,322.
Sub Pay Increase for MVTHS
MT. VERNON, IL — The Mount Vernon Township High School Board of Education Monday approved a pay increase for substitute teachers and substitute. According to Superintendent Chad LeCrone, the pay for substitute teachers was increased from $100 a day to $115 a day, and the pay for substitute paraprofessionals.
Raccoon Lake Boat Races this summer
The 20th Anniversary of the Raccoon Lake Outboard Power Boat Races are this weekend. Practice rounds are on Friday before the races begin late Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday afternoon. Al Owen, a boat racer himself, has coordinated each year of the event. “It’s the last race for NBRA...
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