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As Kroger, Albertsons defend merger plans in court, here's which Illinois stores are being sold
A three-week court hearing opened Monday over the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons - a union that regulators argue would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. On Monday, Albertsons, the parent company of Jewel-Osco, told a federal judge...
Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan ask judge to exclude certain evidence from upcoming trial
Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want certain evidence excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial.They say the evidence is irrelevant and could be prejudicial to the case.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey want the judge to exclude details about controversial topics like gaming legislation, and sexual harassment allegationsMadigan and his longtime confident are both due to go on trial in October. They pleaded not guilty.SEE ALSO | Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS rulingREAD MORE | Former Mike Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes reports to prison
Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates
In a setback for Illinois Democrats and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a downstate judge’s ruling that found unconstitutional a Democrat-passed law preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders. The high court’s ruling Friday was not typical of the seven-member body, which is made up ...
DACC faculty union addresses Danville Mayor’s allegations against college president
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The faculty union of Danville Area Community College is speaking out after Danville Mayor Rickey Williams accused the college’s president of “aggressively disrespectful” behavior and use of a racially insensitive word toward him. Williams accused Dr. Stephen Nacco last week of calling him “boy” during a heated exchange at a Vermilion […]
Kankakee Disc Golf Tournament Kicks Off September 29 at Civic Auditorium—Register Today
Kankakee, IL – The Civic Woods Showdown, a highly anticipated disc golf tournament, is happening Saturday, September 29, at the Civic Auditorium in Kankakee. Local disc golf enthusiasts are urged to register as soon as possible, as early bird registration ends today, with regular registration open until September 15.
Blue Mound employee fired due to 'actions detrimental to the Village'
BLUE MOUND, Ill. (WAND) — A Blue Mound village employee was recently terminated and could possibly have legal action brought against her. The village board voted to terminate Jennifer Prasun at a meeting on July 1st. According to minutes from the meeting, employees and board members were encouraged not to discuss particular issues and were instructed to say that she was terminated due to "Actions detrimental to the Village."
Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here’s why access could be in jeopardy.
Abortion took center stage during the Democratic National Convention last week, and Illinois was celebrated for welcoming thousands of women needing care since access has vanished across much of the South and Midwest. But abortion funds that are essential for so many people traveling to states like Illinois — paying...
St. Joseph-Ogden Girls’ Tennis Faces Tough Season Opener Against Mara-Forsyth, Falls 9-0
Twelve of 18 squad members played a match for the St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ tennis team in its season-opening match on Thursday (Aug. 22) at Decatur’s Fairview Park courts. The Spartans dropped a 9-0 decision to Mara-Forsyth. The SJ-O singles’ lineup featured junior Samantha Kelso (No. 1), senior Madison...
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
IL Singer Drew Baldridge Makes Country Music History
Singer-songwriter and Illinois native Drew Baldridge has made country music history with his song “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.”. Drew was born in Patoka, Illinois July 29, 1991. As a teenager he performed at local talent contests. Drew moved to Nashville when he was 18 to pursue his dream of being a country music singer. He appeared to be on the way when he was signed to Cold River records and released his debut studio album Dirt On Us in 2016. Unfortunately, Cold River closed their doors in 2019 leaving Drew without a label.
1 Illinois Place 4th Most Abandoned in US, 1 in 4 Buildings Empty
It's like a modern wasteland. There's one Illinois place that was just ranked as the 4th most abandoned in America where more than 1 out of every 4 buildings is vacant. This new ranking from 24/7 Wall St of the most abandoned zip codes in America reveals the cities and towns in the country where the people aren't, but buildings remain. One Illinois city was declared the 4th most abandoned in the entire country. It's not unusual to see foliage growing out of the buildings you drive by.
Southern Illinois Legislative Delegation Joins Regional Chamber for Legislative Summit
CARBONDALE, IL – State Senators Dale Fowler and Terri Bryant and State Representatives Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, and Paul Jacobs joined forces on Thursday at the Southern Illinois Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit. The legislators gave brief presentations discussing state legislative and local economic development activities and took questions from the audience.
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