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Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a missing Purple Heart medal to the family of a late Army Air Corps veteran from Park Ridge. The medal, given to those wounded or killed in military combat, belonged to Jerome Even, who served in the...
Flash Flood Potential: 3 Inches of Rain per Hour in Missouri and Central Illinois
St. Louis, MO – Heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding concerns in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois on July 4th. The National Weather Service in St. Louis reports that thunderstorms are repeatedly moving over areas already saturated by previous rain, leading to significant flash flood potential. According to the...
Evanston’s Fourth of July Parade: Classic cars, bands, and community spirit
EVANSTON, Ill. — In Evanston, the annual Fourth of July Parade stepped off this afternoon, featuring classic cars, marching bands and plenty of community spirit. It’s a century-old tradition, that develops down Central street in the north suburban city, with thousands lining the sidewalks for their annual Fourth of July Parade. “We’ve been coming to […]
Showers and storms impact Independence Day plans, Drier into the weekend
ST. LOUIS – Happy Independence Day! On to round #3 of rain and storms this Thursday morning. A band of heavy rain is again setting up along either side of I-70 and this is a flooding concern. This is the same corridor that saw up to 5 inches of rain early Wednesday. The heaviest rain […]
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
Illinois Winner Grabs $1M Jackpot, Calls It a Blessing from Her Late Husband
A lucky Illinois woman has won a mouth-watering $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket she purchased on a whim. The player was moved and said that she believed the win was a blessing from her late husband. A mother of five and grandmother of ten, Pamela Arscott, of Franklin...
Evanston Fire Department offers water safety tips
Evanston Fire Department Division Chief Kim Kull spoke to the RoundTable this week about recent weather conditions and how they impact both the public and first responders during emergencies. Why not keep lifeguards on duty during ‘no swimming’ days?. This past Sunday, June 30 was a beautiful and...
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
In Photos: Westchester’s Fourth Of July Parade Brightens A Gray Day
A woman and her dog march in the Fourth of July Parade in Westchester. | Shanel Romain. Thursday, July 4, 2024 || Photos by Shanel Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com. Hundreds of community members enjoyed the annual Fourth of July Parade in Westchester on Thursday. The parade started at the corner of Mayfair and Dorchester and ended at Community Park on Bond Street. We were there to capture the memorable sights.
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