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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...
Illini men's basketball to play at Ole Miss for preseason charity exhibition game
Illinois men's basketball officially announced on Thursday that it will play a charity exhibition game at Ole Miss on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. CT. This will be the second straight year Illinois has participated in a charity exhibition game. Last year, Illinois defeated Kansas 82-75 at State Farm Center for a game that raised $825,000 for the Mau Srong Fund aiding wildfire relief efforts.
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
VIDEO: AARP reminds Democrats that senior citizens decide elections
(The Center Square) – While both Republicans and Democrats have emphasized courting Gen Z influencers to back their campaigns, an Illinois advocate for senior citizens reminded a crowd at the Democratic National Convention of who is likely to remain the deciding demographic in November. "Older adults will decide this election," Philippe Largent, state director of AARP Illinois, told attendees of the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on Aug. 21. Largent cited data from the 2024 Illinois Primary Election, showing 67% of the total votes recorded by the Chicago Board of Elections were from voters older than 44. "Ongoing AARP research shows older women voters can sway elections and shape the political landscape of the 2024 elections," he said. More from Largent in the video above.
Illinois Included In Huge Recall Of 84 Tons Of Frozen Chicken
It was just yesterday that I posted in this space about a vegetable product recall that has now been classified as a Class-1 recall, which is the FDA's most serious category of the three categories they have for food product recalls. A Class-1 recall is "a situation in which there...
Illinois sale of 9 hospitals deal could lead to one facility’s closure
Prime Healthcare is buying Ascension’s hospitals in Illinois, but the system has notified state officials it plans to shut down one facility. Even as Prime Healthcare looks to complete a deal to acquire Ascension’s nine hospitals in Illinois, the system says it’s planning to close one of the hospitals.
Wagoner Johnson named ASME Fellow
Carle Illinois College of Medicine Professor and Andersen Faculty Scholar Amy J. Wagoner Johnson has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Wagoner Johnson – a faculty member in Grainger Engineering’s department of Mechanical Science and Engineering – was recognized for her “seminal contributions to...
Pritzker says Harris ‘spent 4 years’ cleaning up Trump’s ‘mess’
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) contrasted former President Trump and Vice President Harris as “the man who left our country a total mess, and the woman who has spent four years cleaning it up,” while speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Pritzker, who has long been floated as a…
Illinois football offensive lineman notches spot on preseason All-American roster
Illinois football has some serious talent on the offensive line in 2024. The season is so close to starting. We are just about a week from the first game against Eastern Illinois, and the Illini are poised to get off on the right foot. That game on August 29 is...
Illinois not deterred by short run-up to 2024 season
Aug. 21—Illinois volleyball will open the 2024 season Aug. 30 in Bowling Green, Ohio, against Cincinnati. Illini coach Chris Tamas and several players were available for the first time in their preseason training on Tuesday morning. Here's some of what was said, courtesy beat writer Scott Richey: Feeling ready for season The usual refrain from volleyball coaches heading into a new season is ...
Illini Men’s Golf in the Pros | Aug. 19, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Thomas Detry continues his FedEx Cup Playoff push at the BMW Championship, headlining a group of five former Illini in action this week across the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, DP World Tour, and PGA Tour Americas. PGA TOUR. Detry enters play this week at the...
Champaign City Council to vote on bridge grant application, new fire truck
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night, during which they will discuss several topics and legislative ordinances. Special recognitions Before getting into the legislative side of things, the City Council will be introduced to and/or recognize several individuals. First is Terry Lusby Jr., the city’s new Public […]
Closure of Hazel – Harrison Intersection in Danville Now Extended through Friday, August 30th
The City of Danville would like to announce the extension of the closure of the intersection of Harrison Street and Hazel Street due to unforeseen utility conflicts. It is anticipated that the intersection will reopen prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2024. Please choose an alternate route to avoid...
Solar arrays, city hall and crime data; Highlights of Tuesday’s Danville City Council meeting
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday night, during which they discussed and voted on several topics. Solar array voted down The City Council voted down a zoning petition that would have authorized a solar array to be constructed on the west side of Danville. The proposed location for […]
City of Danville buys old National Bank, plans to move city hall there
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is making strides in addressing its downtown area by buying the old National Bank building. Danville City Council voted unanimously to approve the purchase at their meeting Tuesday night. The City said the decision aligns with the plans for downtown redevelopment. It also involves moving City Hall […]
Exploring the 135-year-old pharmacy in Our Town Milford
MILFORD, Ill. (WCIA) — Pharmacies play a big role in community health, but it’s not always easy to access one in rural areas. In Our Town Milford, that’s not the case. There has been a pharmacy in downtown since 1889, and a dedicated team is committed to keeping family history alive. Today, there’s a whole […]
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