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Household hazardous waste collection event set for Sept. 28 in Bloomington
The Ecology Action Center (EAC) in Normal has announced a household hazardous waste collection event for Sept. 28 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. The free event, funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, is intended to provide a convenient and safe way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials.
New IL bill requires weather radios installed in recently built mobile homes
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new bill in the Capitol aims to keep everyone a bit safer during severe weather, particularly those who live in mobile homes. Now, weather radios are required to be installed in newly manufactured mobile homes. Ed Shimon, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, knows this […]
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Illinois Isn’t Happy
In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied. Olive Garden's Bold Move Leaves Customers with a Bitter Taste. As inflation drives up operational costs...
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request (Boilingbrook, IL) – AARP Illinois and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Monday urged state regulators to reject Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate-hike request at an Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) public forum in Bolingbrook. The increase would be Illinois American’s third rate hike since 2016.
NEWTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 20 HOSTING “DRIVE-THRU” MEAL SATURDAY
(NEWTON) The Newton American Legion Post 20 will host another “drive thru” event this Saturday with the food prepared by Mess-In-A-Round BBQ and serving from 10:30 in the morning until sold out. Menu includes a pulled pork sandwich with chips for $6, pulled pork nachos for $8, loaded chicken bacon ranch nachos for $10, or pulled pork by the pound for $12. That’s this Saturday all at 108 East Jourdan Street in Newton or call 618-783-2622.
Pritzker, Labor leaders cut the ribbon on new Emerson Park Public Safety Center
East St. Louis, IL – Gov. JB Pritzker, Labor leaders and public officials stood together to cut the ribbon on the new Emerson Park Public Safety Building – another union-built project funded by Rebuild Illinois. The $15 million center is located at the Emerson Park Metrolink station, intended...
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
ROSEMONT, Ill. - In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, the Miss Amazing National Summit is taking place this weekend in Rosemont. The program shines a spotlight on women with disabilities who go tot extraordinary lengths to help their communities. Isabella Coleman-Sullivan is the Illinois Miss Teen Amazing. She uses...
UI team creating VR training on cultural sensitivity for physicians
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A team at the University of Illinois is developing a series of virtual reality training modules to help improve cultural competency between patients and doctors. The three modules aim to help health care professionals be more mindful of how they communicate with a wide array of patients, particularly people of color. […]
Illinois Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis Puts On Scoring Show In International Competition
Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis put on an offensive clinic in Lithuania U18's win against Spain. Now that he is set to begin the FIBA U-18 EuroBasket tournament, will be fresh enough to begin with Illinois
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