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Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Hobby Show
MORRISON, IL - Jensen Grams of Morrison took Best of Show Honors in Division I, Carter Cruse of Prophetstown took Best of Show Honors in Division II, and Briar Vandermyde of Morrison took Best of Show Honors in Division III at the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair's Junior Hobby Show.
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
South Beloit dispensary receives $240K from Cannabis Social Equity program
CHICAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - A stateline dispensary will receive $240,000 in Direct Forgivable Loans, Illinois leaders announced Wednesday. WAH Group LLC, also known as CloudHaven Dispensary, in South Beloit was on the list of 23 licensed dispensaries to receive loans from the state. “Since day one, my administration has put...
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
Learn roller derby at Quad City Rollers Bootcamp
Looking for a chance to try roller derby? Then the Quad City Rollers are looking for you!. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or even a newbie, all levels are invited to be a part of the roller derby community in the QCA. The Quad City Rollers present Roller Derby Boot Camp, a seven-week session covering all the basic skills of roller derby. The boot camp will run alongside the Quad City Rollers’ practice every Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Wednesday 6:30-9:00 p.m. No skating experience is required.
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Galesburg seeks input on new park
Galesburg needs input from residents about a development project in the city. The city is hosting a public input meeting on Tuesday, August 20 at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium at Learning Connections of Galesburg, 849 S. Henderson Street. Residents can give their input on the proposed improvements for the Cooke Property Park Development Project. The […]
High School Football Preview: Morrison
MORRISON, Ill. (KWQC) - Last year, the Morrison Mustangs brought in a new head coach by bring back a name from their past. “I still have the same sort of jitters going into it, the same sort of responsibilities that you sort of forget about that you just kind of come in and roll with the punches,” said Nate Vandermyde, Mustangs head coach. “I think this year there is a little bit of settled nerves, but there are still nerves there.”
Illinois Eagle print edition – August
SPRINGFIELD – The August issue of the Illinois Eagle print edition is now available. The full issue can be picked up at these locations:. LGBTQ Resource Center at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. OUT on East – Springfield. OUT on Second – Springfield. Red Raccoon Games...
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