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Saturday Night @: Friendly Valley Tavern With Musical Guests: Still Shine!
Here we are at Friendly Valley Tavern, one of my favorite historical Peoria taverns!. Check out the sign, for these live shows they have a shuttle from the Landmark parking lot around the corner, so there’s handy parking and access for the big crowds that attend these live summer shows!
‘I’m heartbroken.’ Former owner stunned at sudden closure of Galesburg Mexican restaurant
A downtown Galesburg Mexican restaurant and tequila bar has suddenly closed after just more than a year under new ownership. Workers and management were busy Monday clearing out La Cantinita Cafe & Tequila Bar, 240 E. Simmons St. By 4 p.m., bar shelves were empty and much of the furniture and other fixtures had been loaded into a U-Haul truck parked in front of the business.
Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
Illinois quick hits: Report on Harrisburg youth center; child labor law updates
Prosecutors argue Madigan's case continues Federal prosecutors are rejecting the notion that charges against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should be tossed because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The justices found that a statute criminalizing bribery among state and local officials does not also criminalize after-the-fact rewards known as gratuities. Madigan, accused of reaping the benefits of private legal work that was illegally steered to his law firm, faces bribery and racketeering charges. ...
Illinois: With a month to go before it opens, Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino looks to fill dozens of jobs
Illinois: With a month to go before it opens, Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino looks to fill dozens of jobs. Hard Rock Casino Rockford will officially open its doors on Friday, August 30th, and the company is still looking to hire workers to fill 54 open positions. Story continues below.
New Study Says Rockford is the Second Cheapest City to Live in Illinois
Suppose you're reading this and already live in The Forest City. Whether you're a current resident or considering a move, Rockford is a hotbed of affordability. Its cost of living is below that of most other cities in Illinois. Affordability in Rockford. Rockford is the second-cheapest city in the state...
No Cellphones Will Be Allowed In This Illinois High School’s Classrooms
One high school in Illinois has a new policy coming up this fall. The issue of cellphones in classrooms has been going on for years. Do we let the kids have them in case a parent needs them? If so, can we trust them not to get distracted and scroll through apps or send unnecessary texts? Or should we just take the phones away from the kids completely?
Recruitment challenges persist as police agencies seek qualified candidates
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The shortage of police officers continues to be a problem nationwide. Some are now concerned that the recent shooting of Sonya Massey will make it harder to recruit new officers. We talked with two statewide agencies dedicated to the well-being of officers across the state....
Severe weather is possible on Tuesday!
The Enhanced Risk (3/5) is now extended south and east into the St. Louis metro area and southern Illinois for today into tonight. A line of severe thunderstorms will threaten damaging wind as strong as 80mph this afternoon in eastern Missouri and western Illinois. Large hail and a few brief tornadoes are also possible. Stay aware of any forecast updates and warnings, and be prepared to act when a warning is issued!
Illinois’ first dispensary with dockside service opens in Chicago suburb
FOX LAKE, Ill. - A new dispensary in suburban Chicago made waves in the cannabis industry with its grand opening Tuesday. Smokehouse, the state's first dispensary located directly on the water, opened at 44 US 12 in Fox Lake. The new store offers boat slips and a dedicated attendant, catering...
Was Another Alligator Spotted Swimming In Illinois Pond?
A mysterious creature was spotted in a pond in Illinois and you might be surprised with what they found. Witnesses Spot Strange Animal Swimming In Illinois Pond. I'm not sure why, but these kinds of stories fascinate me. Maybe, it's the thrill of the mystery. I'm talking about when residents of Illinois spot a strange and unknown creature. I do prefer it when there is an answer to the question as opposed to being unsolved.
Missouri & Illinois in Danger Zone of Hurricane-Force Winds, Hail
It appears that weather in many parts of Missouri and Illinois could get very interesting beginning Tuesday late morning/early afternoon. The expectations have now increased that both states could experience hurricane-force winds, hail and perhaps even some tornadoes. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has elevated the advisory of severe weather developing...
5 Things To Know About Your Rights As a Day Laborer in Illinois
Dozens of South American day laborers, mostly from Venezuela, wait for work in the parking lot of Home Depot in the 4500 block of S Western Blvd on Monday, July 8, 2024. Like all workers, day laborers have the same legal protections as other American workers, regardless of immigration status, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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