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Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
Heavy rain is wrapping up, drier weather returns for the weekend
ST. LOUIS – We have rain and storms moving across the region, with the heaviest rain now in Illinois. There is some scattered rain back into the metro and points west but the severe and flooding threat is decreasing. Once these storms move out, we’ll see clearing skies and a nice day ahead. A bit […]
Illinois Tollway Scam Resurfaces: What Drivers Need to Know
Palos Park, IL – A recurring scam has resurfaced, once again targeting Illinois drivers and their wallets. Late Thursday and early Friday, it appears that scam texts were sent to many people, including several Palos Park Police Department cell phones. According to the Palos Park Police Department, unsuspecting motorists...
Former Illinois Basketball guard signs with top European club
Former Illinois basketball guard, Andres Feliz, has signed a three-year contract with Real Madrid. Feliz has been an integral part of a variety of Euroleague clubs overseas and has progressively improved each season. Most recently, the strong-bodied combo guard played for FC Joventut and had a breakout season. During the 2023-2024 season, Feliz averaged 15.0 points per game, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. The points and assists averages were the best on the team, while his rebounding averages ranked second on FC Joventut. Additionally, Andres will be playing with the Puerto Rican national team in the 2024 Olympics.
Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 827 | Jeremiah Fears decommits; Overreacting to limited practice video
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss four-star 2025 guard Jeremiah Fears' decommitment, why it makes sense for Fears and why it makes sense for Illinois and what's next in the Illini's 2025 pursuits. The guys then overanalyze practice video released by Illinois basketball, what excites them the most, what they're skeptical of most and what they next want to see. The guys then discuss the five Illini who will play in the NBA Summer League.
City of Champaign announces appointment of new Public Works Director
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has appointed Terry Lusby, Jr. to serve as the city’s next Public Works Director. He was selected following a nationwide search and succeeds former Public Works Director Khalil Zaied who resigned in March 2024. Lusby starts August 12. He...
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
Dozens of US beaches closed or hit with swimming advisories on July Fourth
Dozens of beaches in the U.S. are closed or under swimming advisories on the Fourth of July, as a result of high levels of bacteria in the water. Local and state governments have issued warnings about shores in their own areas but there is no centralized database to determine whether a beach is under a…
Area parades, fireworks shows celebrate Independence Day
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - Cities, towns and villages in northern Illinois flocked to the streets of parade routes to celebrate the Fourth of July with the four essential F’s: family, friends, food and fireworks. Rockford. Rockford’s annual 4th of July parade makes its grand return to the stateline in a...
Illinois tied for third worst unemployment rate in country
(The Center Square) – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Illinois’ unemployment rate increased to 4.9% during the month of May, tying for the third-worst in the country. With the state adding just 43,900 jobs in May compared to the year before, Illinois ranked No. 44 among all states for non-farm job growth at just 0.7%. State Rep. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, said it’s not hard to decipher why Illinois...
Civil Rights complaint filed against Iowa trucking company
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - An Illinois man has filed a civil rights complaint with the state’s Civil Rights Commission after he said he was told to cut his hair or go home during a training session. Drew Harvey said he was working towards driving a semi-truck for TMC...
Labor Coalition Led by Massachusetts, Illinois, and Seattle Urges DHS to Extend Protection for Noncitizen Workers Amid Investigations
To protect noncitizen workers during investigations into labor violations, new measures are being introduced to strengthen their rights, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, joined by the offices from Illinois and the Seattle Office of Labor Standards, has formed a coalition with 27 other labor enforcement agencies to petition the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Their request is to extend the Deferred Action Program period for these workers from two years to a minimum of four years, according to a press release from the Massachusetts AG's office.
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