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Scott Beck Named American Seed Trade Assn. Central Regional VP
Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids based in Atlanta, Indiana, was recently elected as central regional vice president of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). He’ll represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to represent and advocate for...
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’ top legal officer is using Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' for political metaphors
Kendrick Lamar’s hit single “Not Like Us” is a diss toward fellow rap star Drake and his inner circle. But one Illinois politician is taking the song to a whole new civic level — using the phrase to try to highlight the contrast between Democrats and Republicans.
Okaw Valley teacher accused of grooming in Shelby Co. arrested on similar charges in Moultrie Co.
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — An Okaw Valley School teacher who was arrested for indecent solicitation of a child and grooming in Shelby County has been arrested in Moultrie County on similar charges after being released from jail. Jason Engler, a 45-year-old middle school teacher, was arrested by the Findlay...
Altamont Boys Golf Kicks Off Season with Play in Two Tournaments
The Altamont boys golf team saw their season get underway over the weekend and beginning of this week competing in the St. Anthony Boys Invitational at Indian Springs Golf course on Saturday and following it up with play in the Robinson Boys Invite on Monday at Quail Creek Country Club.
Decatur sees unemployment increase over July 2023
August 22, 2024 – According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas for the year ending July 2024, including in Decatur. The not-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of...
Exam dates set for apprentice electrician positions at CWLP
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The City Water, Light and Power Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee is announcing its next round of 2024 exam dates for those interested in starting a career as an Apprentice Electrician at CWLP. All applicants for Electrical Apprentice must take the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee’s...
Jacksonville Taco Gringo Site Moving Due to Possible Site Contamination, Building Damages
A popular Jacksonville restaurant is being forced to move according to its owners because of property damage and contamination. A new location for Taco Gringo is currently under construction in the 1100 block of West Morton Avenue, next door to the new Starbucks. It’s current location at 501 South Main has been in operation for more than 40 years, and has been a staple restaurant for Jacksonville. According to owner Jim Mizeur, it was the original store started by his father for a franchise that now has 5 other locations: 4 in Springfield and one in Taylorville.
St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival set for this Sunday, Aug. 25
The St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to 4.p.m. at the Knights of Columbus at 50 St. Francois St. in Florissant, Mo. The festival will include a Labor tug-o-war, cornhole tournament, games for the kids, bounce houses, a...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
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...
Numerous local school districts to see money for improvements
(25News Now) - Eighteen school districts in the Heart of Illinois will see nearly $8 million for needed improvements to classrooms and schools. State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) said the money comes from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula — an overhaul of the way the state funds K-12 education.
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