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Champaign County’s Preservation and Conservation Association holding garage sale
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Preservation and Conservation Association of Champaign County is holding a garage sale this weekend to sell off some of their inventory. The garage sale will take place both at PACA’s storage building on 1302 Parkland Count on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at their retail store from […]
The Entire Internet Is Thirsting Over ESPN Host Courtney Cronin After She Caused A Stir In Her Short Black Skirt
Courtney Cronin might not be as well known as other reporters on ESPN, but she surely made a name for herself during a recent post of hers on social media. Cronin has been working for ESPN since August 2017 and covered the Minnesota Vikings for several years before moving to the Windy City to report on the Chicago Bears.
Bloomington Bison coach says fans will see higher level of play on the ice
Bloomington’s new hockey team has started building a roster for its inaugural season this fall. Bloomington Bison head coach and general manager Phillip Barski, who was hired in May, said he's been impressed with the progression of the expansion team and feels fans will notice the difference in a higher level of play in the ECHL than they grew accustomed to with the hockey teams that previously played in Bloomington.
Bears’ Montez Sweat Has 4-Word Reaction to Jahan Dotson Trade
Chicago Bears star defensive end Montez Sweat appears to still have his eye on his former Washington Commanders teammates after he fired off a four-word reaction to his old team trading wide receiver Jahan Dotson on August 22. The Commanders traded Dotson — the No. 16 overall selection in the...
Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
Illinois home sales, inventory and median prices all increased in July
Home sales, available homes and median home prices all rose across the state in July, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®. Last month, Illinois home sales rose 6.2% year over year with 13,114 homes sold. Inventory rose similarly, by 6.3%, with 19,494 homes on the market. At the same time, the median sales price hit $308,000: an 8.1% bump.
Ugaste blasts Illinois’ rising unemployment rate
(The Center Square) – With Illinois already home to the second-worst unemployment rate in the country, Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste is warning the worse may still be yet to come. New U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the state’s unemployment rate now stands at 5.2%, or nearly a full percentage point above the national average of 4.3%, as at least 341,630 residents were reported to be looking for work over that time. ...
Heartland Community College allots $35 million for infrastructure projects
NORMAL – Heartland Community College is planning for its future. The college’s Board of Trustees allotted $35 million for general obligation debt certificates. This will be money Heartland can use towards projects including, but not limited to, renovations to their Workforce Development Center and its Hawk Cafe and the Advanced Manufacturing and Technical Center.
Farmtruck and AZN Burnout In The 97X Truck
This morning, television and YouTube sensations Farmtruck and AZN stopped by the Rock 'N Roll Mansion to talk about their appearance at the World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova this weekend. One of the first things they said, is that they could do a burnout in anything. So, we...
‘I never dreamed it would be this big’: Mahomet gets ready for music festival
WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Mahomet is getting ready for one of its biggest events of the year this weekend. But before all the fun starts, organizers say to beware of an online scam. Main street is almost ready for the Mahomet Music Festival. The event has been a staple for decades, but […]
Photo Gallery: Illinois Wins in Terrence Shannon, Jr.’s Return
When Terrence Shannon, Jr. played for Illinois in 2023-24, it felt like Illinois was a Final Four-caliber team. Without him, the ceiling was certainly not as high. After six games without No. 0 in late December and early January, Shannon would return to a standing ovation from the State Farm Center crowd on January 21, 2024, against Rutgers.
Danville Dispute: Mayor, DACC President at Odds
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY. Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. presented a 2,089-word letter with his allegations against President Stephen Nacco to DACC’s board of trustees meeting. To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com. Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a...
UPDATE: Damage made, cash and items taken, following break-in at Happy Joe’s. See video here
Clean-up and an investigation are continuing into an overnight break-in to a popular restaurant on Henderson Street in Galesburg. A break-in happened around 2:00 a.m. Friday to Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream. Surveillance video posted to social media by owner Leslie Boynton shows part of a drive-through window...
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