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John Deere to lay off roughly 600 employees from three US factories
NEW YORK (CNN) — John Deere announced it will lay off about 600 employees across three US factories as the Illinois-based company shifts production to a newly planned facility in Ramos, Mexico. Effective August 30, about 310 employees will be laid off at two Iowa-based plants in Dubuque and Davenport, as well as 280 from a […]
Burlington Police Department arrest man for burglary, drug possession
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department has announced the arrest of a man on multiple charges. According to a news release, on Saturday, July 6th, the Burlington Police Department received a report of an individual outside someone’s residence. When officers arrived on scene a caller stated an unknown individual...
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,
Michigan and Illinois Join Forces in $400M Great Lakes Protection Deal Against Invasive Carp
Michigan's commitment to maintaining the pristine integrity of the Great Lakes just notched a significant victory, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer inked a collaborative deal with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois, dedicating nearly $400 million to keep invasive carp species at bay, according to WWJ Newsradio. This financial infusion serves as the linchpin for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a multi-stage initiative geared toward erecting barriers at the metaphorical front door of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Shop Hop showcase quilting in the region
ARTHUR, Ill. — Those who love quilting and traveling can take part in Shop Hop, an annual event that promotes visiting participating shops throughout the Midwest. There’s an All-Illinois Shop Hop in August and September with up to 71 participating shops. One in east-central Illinois July 10-13 has 12 shops involved from Danville to as far south as Flora and Cisne.
Fisherman Discovers Body In Illinois River Near Peoria
A grisly discovery over the holiday weekend in the Illinois River. On Saturday morning, the Peoria County Sheriff's Office was called about a body discovered in the Illinois River behind Liberty Steel in Bartonville. A fisherman saw the body southwest of the Shade-Lohmann Bridge near the Peoria Lock and Dam.
GasBuddy: Local gas prices nearly unchanged
PEORIA, Ill. – Gas prices in Peoria have dropped a penny a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65 on Monday, according to GasBuddy. Prices in Peoria are just over a cent higher than a month ago, and nearly 7.5 cents a gallon higher than this time last year.
One injured in Galesburg shooting incident
One person was injured as a result of a shooting incident in Galesburg. According to a press release, on July 6 at approximately 11:48 p.m., the Galesburg Police Department responded to a report of a shooting on S. Cherry St. Upon arrival, officers found a victim of a gunshot wound in the street. Officers provided lifesaving treatment until medical personnel could arrive. The victim was identified as Mario Washington, 45. Washington was.
Gas leak in Galesburg forces street quarantine
GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) — A gas leak near the intersection of Sumner Street and Matthews Street has put a part of Galesburg on lockdown. According to a Galesburg police news release, the buildings within a one-block radius of the gas leak have been evacuated out of an “abundance of caution”.
Illinois Beware! Latest Phone Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account
You can't deny that technology has made our lives easier and in some ways more efficient, putting everything we need in the palm of our hands. But, that also means when someone is able to take control of these devices, it can wreak havoc on our lives. Scams You Need...
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,
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Legendary local coach Rodney Blue passes away
He was known as “Coach Blue” to many, and a hall-of-fame athlete to others. Longtime local coach Rodney Blue, Senior has passed away at the age of 66. He reportedly had been battling illness until Tuesday, and as a testament to the love players and residents had for him, was the subject of a parade near his home prior to his passing.
Illinois Beware! Latest Phone Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account
You can't deny that technology has made our lives easier and in some ways more efficient, putting everything we need in the palm of our hands. But, that also means when someone is able to take control of these devices, it can wreak havoc on our lives. Scams You Need...
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,
Chicago shootings: At least 100 shot, 17 fatally, in citywide holiday weekend gun violence, CPD says
At least 100 people have been shot, 17 fatally, in gun violence across Chicago since Wednesday evening during the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend, police said.For the latest on this story, click hereABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA security alert was issued by the University of Chicago Sunday morning after three men were shot on a sidewalk in front of the adult hospital's emergency room right after 5 a.m. Witnesses reported that the gunshots were fired from a dark-colored SUV that fled southbound on Cottage Grove away from the Medical Center, according to UCPD....
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