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Pritzker: ‘Enormous amount of reverence’ for Biden at DNC but voters weren’t ‘electrified’ by him
Illinois Gov. JB Pritkzer tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that there will be a “celebration” of President Biden at the DNC but acknowledges “there were some real challenges ahead” if he had remained the Democratic nominee.
Illinois Family Claim Their Home was Attacked By a ‘Skinwalker’
Bryon and Michaela immediately knew they weren't dealing with a human being. Strange sounds outside their rural southern Illinois home led to an encounter with what they describe as a 'skinwalker' that tried to enter their home in the most sinister way. This is quite a story shared by Byron...
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
Black bear sighting in Murphysboro, Ill.
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - A black bear was spotted in southern Illinois Sunday morning. A viewer sent us this video of the bear. It was seen in Murphysboro at around 8:30 a.m. on August 18. Alexis Rae said she saw this bear cross the road then climb a tree. You...
Great White’s Mark Kendall Pauses Concert to Honor Jack Russell, Calling Him “Greatest Singer Ever”
Growing up with influences like Steven Tyler and Robert Plant, Jack Russell eventually found his way to the stage as part of the rock band Great White. Spending over 40 years in the spotlight, Russell watched as stardom surrounded the group with each new performance. But the good times came to an end when Russell announced his retirement from touring. And while getting love and support from fans, the singer sadly passed away Thursday at the age of 63. With fans taking a moment to remember the singer, guitarist for Great White, Mark Kendall, paused a recent concert to pay tribute to Russell.
Southeastern Illinois College Welcomes Dr. Karen Weiss as New President
Southeastern Illinois College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karen Weiss as its seventh president. Dr. Weiss brings over 25 years of experience in higher education to her new role and has been a dedicated member of the SIC family since 1993, when she first joined the college as a part-time adjunct instructor in communications.
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Rockridge’s Durbin, Ridgewood’s Leander Named ICA Softball Coaches Of The Year
A pair of local high school softball coaches were named 2024 Illinois Softball Coaches of the Year over the weekend. The ICA awarded Ridgewood’s Renae Leander and Rockridge’s Scott Durbin the honor. Leander is the Class 1A coach of the year in Sectional 4 after leading the Spartans...
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
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.
What does a $100K salary look like after taxes in Missouri and Illinois?
ST. LOUIS – A six-figure salary is widely considered a standard of comfortable living in the Midwest, but after taxes, the amount that hits your bank account can vary significantly. The Next Gen Business, a digital finance education platform, has shared a series of videos on TikTok addressing what...
Why physical exams and immunizations are so important for students headed back to school
It's back to school season which means many students will need a routine physical exam.Illinois state law mandates certain immunizations and vaccines for children and adults enrolled in childcare, grade school, or college.According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, Illinois students that are going to school for the first time, either kindergarten or first grade, sixth graders, and ninth graders at any public or private school must provide proof of physical examination using an approved form.READ ALSO | What every college student needs for easy-living dorm lifeDoctor Dr. Rutu Ezhuthachan from Meridian Health joined ABC7 Chicago to talk about why vaccinations and physicals are important for school-aged children, teens and college-bound young adults.
Washington Street Baptist Church hosts Back-to-School bash to help community
PADUCAH — Washington Street Baptist Church invited the community out to a Back-to-School Party where kids played games, got haircuts, and took home school supplies to start off the new school year. Deacon Douglas McClure said his church has been hosting the party for years now to show support...
Good Ol' Boys Riding Club hosts dance for Special Olympics athletes
PADUCAH—The Good Ol' Boys Riding Club, a biker group in Paducah hosted a dance for Marshall and McCracken County Special Olympics athletes on Sunday, Aug. 18. The club hosts several events yearly to benefit local Special Olympics teams. 85 Athletes danced, ate, and celebrated with the club. The group...
The Trump-Vance campaign to challenge Harris and DNC with press conference in Chicago on Monday
Supporters of former President Donald Trump will host a press conference on Monday in Chicago, the same city and day the Democratic National Convention kicks off. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) will offer a scathing rebuke of Vice President Kamala Harris’s political record from Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. The […]
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