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Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
Korean-American pastor and her family in Illinois harassed, church calls for action
- Advertisement - A church in Illinois’s small town has called for community support after its Korean-American female pastor and her family faced racial harassment. The situation came to light on July 22 through a plea posted on the local media site ‘TheCity1.com’ by the Morrison United Methodist Church Parish Committee, part of the United Methodist Church (UMC).
Former Sears Property in Peru Back Up for Auction
It's back to the drawing board for the vacant Sears property at Peru Mall. After quite a bidding frenzy, the property sold for $1.5 million in early May. Later that month, the winning bidder pulled out of the deal. According to stories Starved Rock Media reported at the time, the new owner had been from Tracy, California. The property now goes up for bidding again.
Galena Police Investigating Intentional Fire Injuring Two People
The Galena Police Department is investigating a fire which they say was intentionally set sending two people to the hospital. According to an online report, police say around 2:30 yesterday morning fire crews from Galena and other departments were called to a fire at home at 627 Franklin Street. During...
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Illinois quick hits: More layoffs announced; suspects sentenced for stealing mail
Manufacturers Caterpillar and John Deere are laying off workers. Moline-based John Deere laid off 170 employees this week, following hundreds more layoffs in the Quad Cities area the past few months. Caterpillar officials confirmed that the company implemented a one-week layoff for employees in East Peoria. According to Industrial Technology...
Fellenzer Named District’s Director of Student Services
The Dubuque Community School District has appointed Rebecca Fellenzer as the district’s next Director of Student Services, pending approval by the district’s Board of Education at its August meeting. Fellenzer, who currently serves as a counselor at Hempstead High School since 2009, will begin transitioning into the role...
This weekend in Iowa: a weekend of mash-ups include experimental folk, beatboxing comedy and karaoke yoga
Across Iowa this weekend we see a number of events that mash-up genres and activities. Some of these might seem strange on paper, but that’s what you thought when you tried that food pairing you swear by now. (Supposedly, for the adventurous out there, pickles and peanut butter is a treat.) The Power Glove-toting Heatbox brings his blend of comedy and beatboxing loops to The Olympic in Cedar Rapids. Experimental folk artist Jenny Parrott visits The Black Angel on Saturday, flexing their Omnichord and singer/songwriter skills. In Dubuque, B-1 Yoga Studio is holding a Karaoke Yoga session, where yoga practitioners are encouraged to sing along with the tunes. Check out the rest of the weekender for more!
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
Wahlert Baseball and Softball Fall Short Of State Championship Games
The Wahlert High School Baseball and Softball Teams couldn’t take the next step to get to state championship games yesterday. In the 3A semi-finals at the State Baseball Tournament in Cedar Rapids, a three run rally in the top of the 7th inning gave Sioux City Bishop Heelan a 6-3 victory over top seed Wahlert. After trailing the entire game the Golden Eagles scored twice in the bottom of the 6th to tie it up only to see the Crusaders double the score in the 7th. Wahlert had two on in the 7th, but couldn’t advance them home and bowed out at 34-10, while fourth-seeded Heelan (34-10) advanced to play third-seeded North Polk (28-6) in Friday’s state championship game.
Bicycle-Car Accident Injures Dubuque Boy
A nine year old Dubuque boy suffered serious head injuries in a collision on his bicycle with car. Dubuque Police say the accident happened Tuesday afternoon around 3:30 near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Ann Street. Police say Mason Neuhaus rode his bike through a stop sign and was hit by the vehicle driven by 75-year old Richard Barker of Dubuque. Neuhaus was taken by ambulance to Finley Hospital for treatment.
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