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Illinois State Champ and ‘BOTR’ IMer Izzy Beu to swim for UGA next fall (2025)
With the fastest 200 IM time of both Georgia's 2025 and 2024 recruiting classes, Beu will look to bolster UGA’s IM group with the graduation of Zoie Hartman. Current photo via Izzy Beu. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
Fudge Sold at Marshalls Stores in IN, IL & KY Recalled For Potential Mold Contamination
According to a press release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a Canadian fudge company has recalled a product sold in Marshalls and TJMAXX stores nationwide, including Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky "due to potential mold growth contamination." Montreal Fudge May Be Contaminated with Mold Growth. The company, Authentik Fudge...
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 top class of 2027 offensive lineman to make visit to Wisconsin this fall
Top-ranked class of 2027 offensive lineman Cameron Wagner announced plans to visit Madison on Sept. 7 via X on Thursday. Wagner, a 6-foot-6, 280-pound prospect, will make his way to Wisconsin the weekend UW plays South Dakota on the gridiron. A.J. Blazek, UW’s esteemed offensive line coach, appears to have spearheaded the recruitment effort.
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
July jobless rates rise across Illinois, including in B-N
The July unemployment rate for the Bloomington-Normal area labor market jumped more than a point from the same time last year. All major metropolitan areas in the state saw rising unemployment. Bloomington-Normal had the third largest increase, behind Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, and Danville. “Long term, consistent job growth throughout the state...
Illinois High School Football Rankings: Loyola Academy Tops 2024 MaxPreps List
The Loyola Academy Ramblers lead the 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 Illinois high school football rankings, aiming for their third consecutive state championship. They boast a remarkable 45-2 record since 2021, with undefeated seasons in 2023 and the COVID-shortened 2021 campaign. Key seniors include LB Donovan Robinson and QB Ryan Fitzgerald, both committed to Division I programs. Edwardsville’s Iosa Epenesa is highlighted as the top player in the state, with impressive defensive stats fueling expectations for his team this season.
Naperbrook Irrigation Project Scheduled to Begin Monday, August 26
Naperbrook Golf Course will remain open during the project. Work is expected to begin Monday, August 26 at Naperbrook with the installation of the new main lines for the irrigation system. Crews will be mainly in out of play areas and rough with some fairway crossings while they trench in the new pipe. During this phase there will be limited interruptions to the routing of any hole. Changes will be posted daily at the golf shop.
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Union leaders push for sports stadium funding from taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Union leaders in Illinois are suggesting that they’ll push Gov. J.B. Pritzker for taxpayer funding of new professional sports stadiums in Chicago. The Illinois General Assembly did not approve spending on proposed Chicago sports facilities this year, but at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, AFL-CIO President Tim Drea said Pritzker is not necessarily against stadium funding. “He hasn’t said no, he hasn’t necessarily,...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Collectors Rejoice! New Lenox Spice Village Set to Launch Later This Year
The Lenox Spice Village launched in 1989, but the company discontinued it in 1993 due to waning interest. These nostalgic Spice Villages have boomed in popularity over the past few years, with collectors scouring thrift stores and yard sales to get their hands on a set. They’ve become so popular that purchasing a second-hand set from a site like eBay can cost you around $1,500, or even more in some cases.
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