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Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Electric vehicles catch fire at Rivian’s Normal plant
NORMAL (25News Now) - Normal Fire Department (NFD) crews battled a blaze at the Rivian plant parking lot Saturday night. NFD spokesperson Matt Swaney said fire crews were called to Rivian’s Normal plant just before 9:45 p.m. for a reported vehicle fire. He said there is an unspecified number of vehicles damaged by the incident.
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...
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...
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to welcome families to Du Quoin State Fair
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Children family services will soon welcome hundreds of foster parents to celebrate how they are changing the lives of thousands of Illinois youth. DCFS is celebrating its 39th annual foster and adoptive family picnic. This year’s theme is “Be a Child’s...
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
West Nile Virus Detected in Morris
Mosquitoes in Morris, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Grundy County Health Department reports. These are the first positive cases in the county this year, with mosquitoes collected in mid-August. As summer ends, residents are urged to continue precautions against mosquito-borne viruses. Recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities...
Iowa Football Opponent Preview: Illinois State Redbirds
The wait is finally over. College football will soon be back in Iowa City. The 25th-ranked Hawkeyes will take the field on Saturday for their season opener against the Illinois State Redbirds, but it will be without head coach Kirk Ferentz who is suspended for one game due to a 2022 recruiting violation. This will […] The post Iowa Football Opponent Preview: Illinois State Redbirds appeared first on On3.
Hot Diggity Dog, Wienermobile spotted in Bloomington-Normal
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was spotted at different Jewel-Osco’s in the twin cities. The Wienermobile was designed by Oscar Mayer’s nephew Carl Mayer in 1936. Now there are six Wienermobiles traveling across the U.S. year-round. People took turns taking pictures with the popular...
Ottawa welcomes young business people Saturday
Let us introduce you to 9-year old Nia Jarosz. The Oglesby Lincoln 4th grader was one of several participating in the third Annual Children's Business Fair in Ottawa Saturday. Her mom, Lexanne Jarosz said Nia taught herself to crochet two years ago. Sock caps Nia crocheted were on sale at her Main street booth. Rocks – for painting – were on sale on one corner of her table, too. For Jarosz, making money is.....okay....but, there's more to it than that:
Local Sports Calendar (Aug. 24)
This weekend is packed with local and college sporting events across various disciplines. Key highlights include high school cross country and soccer matches, as well as women's college golf tournaments. Notable college volleyball matchups are set for Rockford, featuring multiple teams from Danville Area Community College. The auto racing calendar also features significant NASCAR and Formula One events, making for an exciting weekend of sports activities.
Baker behind Carl’s donuts dies
PEORIA (25News Now) - A longtime East Peoria city staffer and baking legend has passed away. Dave Armstrong of Carl’s Bakery and Restaurant at 819 Camp Street passed away last Sunday at the age of 76. But his donuts - and other foods - will continue to make people...
Walter’s Brothers Harley Davidson, Budweiser, St. Jude Summer Rides Harley Giveaway Is Today!
St Jude Summer Rides has been out qualifying you for that sweet Harley Davidson Low Rider S Custom Harley Davidson from Walter’s Brother’s Harley Davidson all Summer, and NOW, Walter’s Brothers is giving away the Harley, for the kids of St. Jude! TODAY, August 24th, is the big day at Walters Bros! Gates open at 4pm, the band ‘2nd Chance’ takes the stage from 5pm-9pm, and Walter’s Bros. will be taking 25 Last Chance Qualifiers for the bike giveaway! Enjoy ice cold BUDWEISER products, Alwan and Sons will be grilling awesome food, plus serving up soft drinks, Lemonade Shake Ups, with or without the Tito’s Handmade Vodka are available! $20 DONATION at gate, kids 12 & under FREE with adult – 100% of proceeds goes to St Jude Children’s Hospital! Walters Brother’s Harley Davidson, Budweiser, Brewers Distributing, and St Jude Summer Rides…giving you a reason to ride all Summer Long!!
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