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8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Chicago police officer accused of beating another officer
CHICAGO (CBS) — In a disturbing claim coming out of Chicago's Seventh Police District, one officer is accused of beating another. Sources tell CBS News Chicago the two were involved in a romantic relationship. Sources say a Chicago police officer identified as Francisco Galvan, 30, waited in a parking lot right outside the seventh district for his girlfriend, who is also an officer and was on duty at the time. Then he attacked her, leading as many as seven officers to jump in and restrain the man. The incident happened late Thursday evening. According to a police report filed in the case, the...
Fire at Rivian’s factory damages multiple electric vehicles
A fire broke out in a parking lot at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, factory over the weekend, damaging several electric vehicles, local media is reporting. No injuries are being reported at this time. A spokesperson for the Normal Fire Department told The Verge that a report of a fire was...
Brad Jarreau Named to Redbird Baseball Coaching Staff
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State baseball has announced the addition of Brad Jarreau as an Assistant Coach on head coach Steve Holm's staff. Jarreau most recently served as an assistant at NCAA D2 Trevecca Nazarene. He was the Trojans' hitting, outfield, baserunning, and third base coach for three seasons.
Senior Sunrise kicks off Class of 2025 events [photo gallery]
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Bloomington organizations are 'Thinking Outside the Box' on solutions to housing shortage
Bloomington Revivalists — a nonprofit affiliated with Strong Towns — held a "Thinking Outside the Box Housing Forum" on Sunday at Bloomington Public Library to generate a conversation around grassroots approaches to solving the area housing shortage. Three groups, including the Revivalists, shared what they think are the...
Birds Suffer First Loss at Illinois
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Soccer (1-1-1, 0-0-0 MVC) suffered its first loss of the season Sunday at the hands of Illinois (3-0-1, 0-0-0 Big Ten), by a 4-0 mark at Demirjian Park. The Illini jumped on Illinois State early and never looked back, scoring in the opening minute.
EIU Volleyball Battles Illinois State In Saturday Exhibtion
CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Eastern Illinois volleyball team took on Illinois State in an exhibition match on Saturday evening in front of an electric home crowd inside Groniger Arena. The in-state rivals played a full five sets, including a thrilling 33-31 battle in set two. The Panthers gave fans a lot to look forward to with some stellar performances from returners and former all-conference selections Kaitlyn Flynn and Catalina Rochaix , while a stable of new faces introduced themselves to the EIU faithful with strong outings of their own. EIU will now turn their attention to the regular season opener...
Redbird soccer's perfect start to the season haulted in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, IL. – Illinois State soccer suffered its first defeat of the season against Urbana-Champaign in a 4-0 outing on Sunday night. Champaign started the goal fest early, scoring two within the first six minutes. Sarah Foley scored a solo goal in less than a minute. Kennedy Berschel and Regan Moody contributed goals before the first half came to an end.
Jamieson Community Center Celebrates Senior Week
Jamieson Community Center Senior Nutrition program is pleased to announce Senior Week,. August 26-30. Are you 60 or older? Visit our Senior Nutritious program, where we serve. nutritious and delicious meals in a welcoming environment. On Monday, August 26 @ 11:30 AM attend our open house at Stronghurst Community Center.
Some University of Illinois first-year students disappointed with temporary housing
Monday is the first day of class at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Some first-year students are disappointed with housing that lacks privacy and natural light. Amelie Lagunas is a first-year student majoring in early childhood education. She’s sharing a windowless student lounge inside Florida Avenue Residence Hall with three other roommates.
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