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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. ...
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...
Dennis Quaid attends red carpet premiere of ‘Reagan’ biopic in Dixon
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO) — Hollywood star Dennis Quaid, who plays the title role in the new film “Reagan,” walked the red carpet for the film’s premiere in former President Ronald Reagan’s hometown of Dixon Illinois. “This is huge. This is what they call grassroots, actually. This one is more important than the Hollywood premiere, to […]
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...
Edwards Apple Orchard West opens for the season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local fall favorite welcomes community members to harvest sweet treats and dive into fall festivities. On Friday, Aug. 23., Edwards Apple Orchard West, 8218 Cemetery Rd. in Winnebago, opens for the fall season. Popular orchard activities include apple and pumpkin picking, a petting zoo and getting a batch of apple cider donuts.
Paint found dumped into Bloomington creek
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - After finding white paint in an area creek Thursday, the Bloomington Fire Department is reminding residents that it is illegal to dump anything into public waterways. The reminder comes after fire crews were called to a creek at the intersection of Airport Road and North Hershey...
Rockford Boutique’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet For A Cause’ Charity Drive
Is it time to clean out your closet but you just don't have the motivation? Rockford boutique, B Jones is making it a little easier this fall. Let's face it, no one really wants to clean out their closet. Ok, maybe you love doing it, but for the most part it's much more work than it seems, and after you do the cleaning, then you have to figure out what you want to do with those items you don't need anymore.
Four Donnellson residents arrested on multiple drug charges
LEE COUNTY, Ia. (KHQA) — The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of fourDonnellson residents on felony and misdemeanor drug charges. Jennifer Lynn Morris, age 44, of Donnellson is charged with:. Possession with the intent to deliver more than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a class B Felony.
Kewanee Man Headed Back to Prison for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
A Kewanee man accepted a plea deal on August 6, 2024, that sent him back to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Cole Carlson pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle and the remaining counts were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Carlson was sentenced to four years in the IDOC, with day-for-day credit and credit for 210 days served, followed by one year of Mandatory Supervised Release, $75 plus assessments. Carlson must report to the court within 180 days of release from IDOC to make payment arrangements and update his address. All items held by the Kewanee Police Department related to the case will be released after 30 days.
Tickets On Sale For ‘Taste Of Ireland’ Live At Davenport’s Adler Theatre
Tickets for Taste of Ireland live at the Adler Theatre Friday, October 18 at 7:30 PM go on sale Friday, August 23 at 10:00 AM. Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ hits stages across the USA this fall, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
Video Of Davenport Cop Shooting Dog Goes Viral; Sparks Outrage
(Davenport, IA) -- Video of a Davenport police officer shooting and killing a family dog is sparking outage online. The footage was shared on social media by the dog's owner. In it, the dog is seen running at the officer while barking. The officer backs up before firing two shots,...
CASI, Davenport, presents Mrs. Roper Romp Brunch
CASI – the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. – will host its first Mrs. Roper Romp Brunch and music bingo on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., according to a news release. Mrs. Roper Romps are popping up regularly in cities across the country in celebration of...
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