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Popular Fast-Food Chain Suddenly Closes Illinois Stores Permanently
Families looking forward to their favorite fast-food meal after work today were disappointed when they discovered 'CLOSED' signs on the door. According to a post on the Loves Park Neighborhood Watch Group Facebook page, at least four locations of KFC restaurants have shut their doors for good. A letter posted...
Gov. JB Pritzker’s national moment has come at the DNC. But it’s much different than first imagined.
JB Pritzker has been working toward this moment for much of his adult life. But when the affable Illinois governor takes the stage Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, it will be under vastly different circumstances than he must have imagined when he led Chicago’s effort to bring the party’s quadrennial gathering to his hometown. After a raucous political summer, Democrats have ...
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Big Lots (With 29 Illinois Stores) Is Closing A Lot More Spots
We're living in an interesting time, which is not always a good thing...especially when it comes to the sheer volume of national chain stores and restaurants that are shuttering locations on a permanent basis (not to mention the number of local businesses that have done the same thing). There's no...
Man arrested in connection with ‘mini crime spree’ in Metropolis, Ill.
METROPOLIS, Ill. (KFVS) - A man was arrested in connection with what police called a “mini crime spree” in southern Illinois. Randy L. Bradley, Jr., 33, of Metropolis, was arrested on numerous felony charges including two charges of residential burglary, two charges of criminal damage to property, vehicular burglary and more.
Rock Island Woman Wins Huge Powerball Prize From Iowa Lottery
One of the cool things about living in the Quad Cities is the fact that we can play both the Iowa and Illinois lotteries. A woman on the Illinois side definitely used that to her advantage. She may be a resident in Illinois, but her Powerball ticket purchased in Iowa is what has made her quite a bit richer. She didn't score the jackpot but I surely wouldn't turn away her big winnings.
Illinois National Guard deploys to Chicago ahead of DNC
CHICAGO — Several hundred members of the Illinois National Guard deployed to Chicago in an effort to support federal, state and local law enforcement agencies during the Democratic National Convention this week, the Illinois National Guard released Monday. The National Guard members' activation was planned several months in advance...
Illinois quick hits: Seymour man faces child abduction charge
Seymour man faces child abduction chargeA Seymour man is behind bars on a charge of child abduction thanks to the quick thinking of an 11-year-old girl.Hunter Simmons was arraigned Monday and faces over a decade in prison if convicted. Urbana police said the victim was walking home from school when she noticed a white pickup truck following her.During the investigation, the child provided police with her phone because she was recording while she was walking. Police were able to see the vehicle’s license plate in the video, which was registered to Simmons. $1.3 million lotto ticket sold in ChicagoA new millionaire was made in Illinois over the weekend.A $1.3 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a Shop & Save Market on Chicago’s southwest side. It is the sixth time this year that an Illinois Lottery player has won $1 million or more in the Lucky Day Lotto game.The market will be receiving a $13,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.Wilmette named best place to live in IllinoisWilmette has taken the top spot on the best places to live in Illinois.Travel and Leisure asked real estate experts about the best places to live in the Land of Lincoln. With historic homes, top-notch services and beaches and parks, Wilmette came out on top.Rounding out the top five were Hinsdale, Lake Forest, Naperville, and Evanston.
Paducah compost facility for close for routine grinding of brush
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The city of Paducah Compost Facility will be closed to the public until further notice beginning Tuesday, August 20. This is due to routine grinding of brush. The compost facility is located at 1560 North 8th Street. The compost facility is operated by the Public...
Beachside terror: Missouri man threatens murder, suicide at NJ motel, cops say
ATLANTIC CITY — A 75-year-old man from Missouri was armed with a loaded handgun when he threatened to kill himself and a woman he was dating, according to police. On Friday night, Atlantic City patrol officers responded to a domestic dispute at a motel on the beach block of Iowa Avenue.
Cairo man arrested in Charleston facing drug charge
CHARLESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A Cairo, Illinois man faces drug and tampering with a motor vehicle charges in Charleston, Missouri. Darryl Jackson, 23, of Cairo faces charges of drug trafficking 2nd degree and tampering with a motor vehicle. Jackson was on probation for distribution of a controlled substance. Charleston...
1 dead, 2 others hospitalized after shooting outside Kentucky courthouse
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Three people were shot — one of them fatally — outside the Hardin County courthouse in Elizabethtown, and police tracked the alleged shooter to western Kentucky. Elizabethtown Police Chief Jeremy Thompson briefed the media during a news conference Monday afternoon. He said a woman...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
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...
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