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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...
Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Babies R Us will open 11 Illinois stores, including one in Springfield
Kohl’s department store in Springfield will be one of the retail chain's 11 locations in Illinois to add a Babies 'R' Us franchise. Kohl's recently announced that the first Babies 'R' Us shops will open next month and will continue opening through the fall. The 11 Illinois store openings are part of a campaign to add Babies 'R' Us franchises to 200 Kohl’s locations nationwide.
Abingdon-Avon High School Clay Target Shooters Participate in National Championship
Abingdon-Avon High School completed their first year of participating in competitive clay target shooting on July 14th at the USA High School Clay Target League National Championships in Mason, Michigan. A-Town had five shooters able to make the trip north. There were a total of 1734 shooters from around the United States taking part in the event.
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker endorses Harris; legislator cancels event after alleged threat
Pritzker endorses Harris Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. Pritzker praised Biden for his service with an initial statement. Monday morning, Pritzker's campaign said he is proud to endorse Harris,...
Warren County property transfers for July 15-19, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of July 15-19, 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.
Contract cost for company running Iowa's ESA program has doubled, state auditor says
The company overseeing Iowa's education savings account program is being paid more than the state originally agreed to after the contract was amended without adequate documentation, according to an annual audit of the Iowa Department of Education. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the education savings account law in 2023, allowing families to apply for about $7,800 per child in taxpayer-funded scholarships to pay private school expenses such as tuition and fees. ...
Hidden Hazards: Iowa’s Heat Wave and the Bottled Water Danger!
Iowa summers are hot and another thing to beware of is drinking bottled water left in a hot car can could be dangerous to your health!. Have you ever left a case of bottled water in your car trunk on a hot summer day?. Spring Well says when plastic water...
East Moline students get free school supplies at back-to-school event
Families in East Moline can pick up school supplies and enjoy an evening full of fun on Thursday. Moline Healthcare of Illinois and Focus on Our Community Inc. are hosting a back-to-school event on Thursday, July 25 from 3 – 6 p.m. at Hereford Park, 400 13th Street in East Moline. The event features bounce […]
Galva City Council announces support for park district’s comprehensive plan
A public hearing was held before the regular council meeting to provide information on the amendment to the Comprehensive City Plan and provide the opportunity for citizen input. This amendment shows the council’s support of the Galva Park District’s plan to enhance the park’s offerings. Sarah Bambas...
“Gold Medal” Review for Monmouth College's First Ancient Olympics Workshop for US Teachers
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 23, 2024) — Wearing T-shirts that read "You had me at garum" (an ancient fermented fish sauce) and SPQR (an abbreviation for Senatus Populusque Romanus, the government of ancient Rome), a group of two dozen teachers from around the nation participated last week in a competition at Monmouth College's Peacock Memorial Athletic Park.
Classic Car Enthusiast Passes From Injuries Sustained In Ottawa Wreck
A recent crash in Ottawa that involved an antique Jeep turned out to be fatal. The Ottawa Police Department on Tuesday sent out an updated accident report mentioning that 64-year-old Ronald Winnicki of Ottawa passed away from his injuries. His obituary states that he was pronounced dead July 1st at OSF in Peoria.
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