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Illinois home sales, inventory and median prices all increased in July
Home sales, available homes and median home prices all rose across the state in July, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®. Last month, Illinois home sales rose 6.2% year over year with 13,114 homes sold. Inventory rose similarly, by 6.3%, with 19,494 homes on the market. At the same time, the median sales price hit $308,000: an 8.1% bump.
Ugaste blasts Illinois’ rising unemployment rate
(The Center Square) – With Illinois already home to the second-worst unemployment rate in the country, Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste is warning the worse may still be yet to come. New U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the state’s unemployment rate now stands at 5.2%, or nearly a full percentage point above the national average of 4.3%, as at least 341,630 residents were reported to be looking for work over that time. ...
Farmtruck and AZN Burnout In The 97X Truck
This morning, television and YouTube sensations Farmtruck and AZN stopped by the Rock 'N Roll Mansion to talk about their appearance at the World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova this weekend. One of the first things they said, is that they could do a burnout in anything. So, we...
A new allergy-friendly early learning center coming to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The local chapter of Red Sneakers has partnered with a preschool run by United Presbyterian Church in Peoria to create the first allergy friendly early learning center in the area. Red Sneakers Peoria will provide epinephrine injectors, food allergy training as well as CPR training...
Football is near — but it's not the only IHSA sport around
Football isn't the only fall sport set to begin next week. Boys soccer, volleyball, girls flag football and cross country will have their first games on Monday. Girls swimming could start holding meets yesterday, while girls tennis began their contests on Thursday. Golf season is already underway, having started matches on Aug. 15. ...
Bradley Softball Announces Homecoming Weekend Festivities
Peoria, Ill.-- Bradley Softball will host a weekend of activities for alumni, family and friends on Sept. 27-29. "We are excited to host our alumni, friends, and family events this year. It is a great opportunity to reconnect with our former players and bridge the generations of Bradley softball. We are looking forward to catching up with all of our Bradley softball supporters through conversation and festivities. Homecoming weekend is a busy one for our program, with games being played Friday and Sunday and our annual fall social event on Saturday."
‘I never dreamed it would be this big’: Mahomet gets ready for music festival
WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Mahomet is getting ready for one of its biggest events of the year this weekend. But before all the fun starts, organizers say to beware of an online scam. Main street is almost ready for the Mahomet Music Festival. The event has been a staple for decades, but […]
Photo Gallery: Illinois Wins in Terrence Shannon, Jr.’s Return
When Terrence Shannon, Jr. played for Illinois in 2023-24, it felt like Illinois was a Final Four-caliber team. Without him, the ceiling was certainly not as high. After six games without No. 0 in late December and early January, Shannon would return to a standing ovation from the State Farm Center crowd on January 21, 2024, against Rutgers.
Analyst: Data refutes Pritzker's DNC claims about Illinois economy
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than in Illinois. Democrats currently hold the super-majority in the Illinois legislature. “If you look...
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
3 things to do this weekend: Thaddeus Tukes, Sweet Corn Circus and Lincoln balloon fest
Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Aug. 23-25, 2024, curated by WGLT's Lauren Warnecke. You can find more coverage on our Datebook - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WGLT's Weekend Scoop email newsletter, which goes out every Friday. Look up in Lincoln: Chances...
Personal PAC, Chicago Abortion Fund discuss increased focus on abortion at DNC
Abortion and reproductive healthcare took center stage at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The issue was at the top of mind for Vice President Kamala Harris as well as Illinois lawmakers and stakeholders who spoke during the four-day event. “I never thought in my lifetime that I...
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