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Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
Why have so many Illinois politicians been corrupt?
This week, the Chicago Tribune launched a new series of stories called “Culture of Corruption”:. “What makes Illinois so corrupt?" the introduction asks. "In the coming weeks and months, the Tribune will explore and attempt to explain why corruption continues to poison virtually every level of government in our state, draining off tax dollars and robbing public service of its meaning.”
Connect 360, Arrowleaf Awarded Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program Grants
CHICAGO – Using revenue from adult-use, recreational cannabis sales, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Thursday announced $35 million in grants to support 88 programs run by local organizations across the state. Two organizations in our area received grants. Connect 360 in Marion was awarded $107,550. Arrowleaf in...
Registration open for the new Redbird Fresh Market
In partnership with Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, the Office of Sustainability is excited to introduce the Redbird Fresh Market!. The Redbird Fresh Market is a program that brings fresh fruits and vegetables right to our campus. Open to all students, the Redbird Fresh Market offers low-cost, high-quality produce once a week for eight weeks.
Truck driver dead after overnight Livingston Co. crash
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — One person is dead following an overnight crash in Livingston County involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck. Officials with the Illinois State Police said the crash happened just after 3 a.m. on U.S. Route 24 at County Road 3350 East. The investigation revealed that the pickup truck driving northbound […]
Man who died in fiery car crash 3 months ago finally identified using DNA
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A man who died in a fiery car crash in Champaign County in May has now finally been identified using DNA analysis. Champaign County Coroner Stephen E. Thuney confirmed Cody Messer, 32 years of age, of Fisher, Illinois, died on May 15 after a crash on County Road 900 East near 2400 North in Champaign County.
Knox County property transfers for Aug. 20-28, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Aug. 20-28, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
St John’s Lutheran School principal placed on leave
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — A principal at a Lutheran school in Coles County has been placed on leave. Principal Curtis Wudtke of St. John’s Lutheran School has been placed on leave, Pastor Andrew Herzberg confirmed to WCIA Wednesday evening. Herzberg said the principal was placed on paid leave for personal reasons. Parents were notified through […]
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Prosecutors want to bar 'politics as usual' defense in Madigan corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to prevent defense attorneys from calling a high-profile corruption case in Chicago "politics as usual" in the corruption-plagued state of Illinois. Prosecutors made a series of pre-trial requests in a motion before Judge Manish Shah. The "politics as usual" item was among those listed in the 29-page motion in the pending corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. ...
Americans can claim four payments from $3 million overtime pay settlement – you just need a Social Security number
AMERICAN workers may be entitled to receive compensation from a $3 million overtime pay settlement. Those who failed to receive overtime wages from an Illinois-based company may be eligible to receive a series of four payments. Greenridge, previously Greenridge Farm, is a family-owned meat and cheese processor based in Illinois. The state’s attorney general filed a lawsuit […]
Same Day, Same Charge, as Streator Woman Arrested Twice Thursday
A woman arrested in Streator Thursday was released, only to be arrested later in Ottawa. Thirty-seven-year-old Tanya Torres-Magana of Streator was arrested Thursday morning on a charge of residential burglary. She was allegedly caught committing a home burglary by a Streator couple returning from an out-of-town visit. Torres-Magana was given pretrial release.
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