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Kentucky Basketball: Malachi Moreno the first of a potential mega class for Mark Pope
When head coach John Calipari left the Kentucky Basketball job for Arkansas, the big question for the successor (Mark Pope), was whether the top-tier recruiting ability would remain with the program. The team did land some good transfers this offseason to be competitive for the 2024-25 season, but what about the future recruiting classes?
See the 10 Most Expensive Illinois Private Schools by Tuition
A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition. Private School Review has some of the most comprehensive data I've been...
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight to send nearly 100 veterans to D.C.
The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will send nearly 100 veterans from central Illinois to Washington D.C. Aug. 27, 2024. Veterans from all branches of the military will be on the flight. Eighty-three participating veterans are from the Vietnam era and 13 are from the Korean era. They represent 62 hometowns around central Illinois, including Morton.
Illinois Included In Huge Recall Of 84 Tons Of Frozen Chicken
It was just yesterday that I posted in this space about a vegetable product recall that has now been classified as a Class-1 recall, which is the FDA's most serious category of the three categories they have for food product recalls. A Class-1 recall is "a situation in which there...
Centralia Police kick off Labor Day traffic safety campaign
The Centralia Police Department has kicked off a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. With powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket,” this high-visibility enforcement initiative will run through the early morning hours of Sept. 3, encompassing Labor Day weekend.
Prescribed burn in Williamson County planned for Wed.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - There is no need for alarm if you see smoke in a certain location in Williamson County on Wednesday, August 21. According to the Williamson County Fire Protection District, crews will be conducting a prescribed burn north of Herrin near the Franklin County line. Fire...
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...
With an uptick in illnesses across Central Illinois for the beginning of school, here’s how to keep safe
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s not just students coming back to Central Illinois — illnesses are also making a return. Doctors say what some community members might be seeing is an uptick in respiratory illnesses or COVID. One OSF doctor said there is no need to worry because they’re expecting to see these number rise […]
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
MCSO has located attempted vehicle thief
PADUCAH — On August 23, the McCracken County Sheriff's Office reported that the thief has been located. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle wanted in an attempted theft of a 14-foot enclosed trailer. On August 19, MCSO deputies...
See the 10 Most Expensive Illinois Private Schools by Tuition
A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition. Private School Review has some of the most comprehensive data I've been...
Meet the Illinois lawmaker organizing a big money fundraiser for House Democrats at the DNC
CHICAGO — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., has organized a major fundraiser in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention in support of House Democrats that is expected to raise at least $2 million and feature big players within the party. Krishnamoorthi, who is the ranking member of the House Select...
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