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Senate GOP Leader talks Republican chairman exit ahead of convention
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — There are only a couple of weeks left until the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, but the Illinois Republican Party is struggling its way onto the convention floor after chairman Don Tracy announced that he will be resigning due to turmoil within the party. “He’s been a good steward of the […]
A HUGE WIN: Illinois Grandma Wins $1M On Scratch Off Ticket
An Illinois woman didn't expect to win $1 million after buying a lottery ticket at her local Walmart. I guess when you save money you do, in fact, live better. Lots of tears have been shed since Pamela Arscott from Franklin Park, Illinois won a million dollars on a $10 scratch off ticket. She got to celebrate with her five children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. What a beautiful moment!
Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday creating a new cabinet-level state agency dedicated to early childhood education and development. The new Department of Early Childhood, which will become operational in July 2026, will take over programs currently housed across three state agencies, including funding for preschool programs, child care centers and the licensing of day care centers.
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
The data inside Illinois’ pretrial release program
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It’s been about 10 months since cash bail was eliminated in Illinois. Now, the office overseeing the entire system and transition has released a treasure trove of data about how the cases have been going since. “I think the big picture story that this data tells is that, despite all the concerns […]
Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley says President Biden should leave race
North Side U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley said he thinks President Joe Biden should cede his spot on the 2024 ballot.The veteran congressman said he'd rather be doing anything other than talking about Biden's fitness for office, or lack thereof.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Four years ago Joe Biden did our country and our democracy a great service by beating Donald Trump. I'm not sure he can do it again this time," he said.In the days since President Biden's halting debate, Quigley said the president hasn't given him confidence he can carry through another election.MORE: ABC News...
Terry Anastas Tour de Quincy ride Saturday to benefit development of Bill Klingner Trail
QUINCY — Friends of the Trails will host its annual fundraising bicycle ride, the Terry Anastas Tour de Quincy, on Saturday, July 13, throughout the city of Quincy, starting at The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Drive. The Tour de Quincy is a family friendly fundraising recreational bike ride named in...
Dog Days of Summer set for Saturday at Quincy Town Center
QUINCY — Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc., will hold Dog Days of Summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Quincy Town Center. Activities for your dog throughout the day will be a Doggie Dash, Dachshund Derby Plus, dog games and paw painting. Enter your dachshund, puppies, rookies and mixed breed in the derby for $20 per entry. Dog games will be a peanut butter licking contest, musical sit contest and pool diving. You can enter your pooch into contests for Best Kisser, Wiggle Butt, Look Alike and more.
Inside Northwestern’s incredible new $800 million stadium which includes ice rink and Christmas market in winter
NORTHWESTERN University last month broke ground on an $800 million project which includes a new football stadium. The stunning new Ryan Field is set to open in time for the Wildcats’ 2026 season. It will sit on the site of the former stadium, which was demolished in April after 97 years of hosting Northwestern Wildcats […]
Police: Man shot, killed in self-defense in Pike County
LOUISIANA, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Law enforcement is investigating a deadly shooting in Louisiana, Missouri, on Saturday. Members of the Louisiana Police Department, Pike County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the 800 block of North 4th Street in Louisiana, Missouri, for a call for a shooting Saturday. At the scene, they found a 53-year-old had been shot by a 24-year-old and was killed.
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