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Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
Illinois top class of 2027 offensive lineman to make visit to Wisconsin this fall
Top-ranked class of 2027 offensive lineman Cameron Wagner announced plans to visit Madison on Sept. 7 via X on Thursday. Wagner, a 6-foot-6, 280-pound prospect, will make his way to Wisconsin the weekend UW plays South Dakota on the gridiron. A.J. Blazek, UW’s esteemed offensive line coach, appears to have spearheaded the recruitment effort.
ATM Skimming Incidents Rise Nationwide: What Illinois Cardholders Should Know
Palos Park, IL – Debit card skimming incidents have surged nationwide, and Illinois residents are urged to protect their financial information. The latest data shows a nearly 40% year-over-year increase in compromised card reports (CCRs). Skimming incidents, which involve thieves installing devices on ATMs and card readers to steal card information, have become a serious threat across the country.
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...
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Scott Beck Named American Seed Trade Assn. Central Regional VP
Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids based in Atlanta, Indiana, was recently elected as central regional vice president of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). He’ll represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to represent and advocate for...
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...
Part of I-57 N closes after semi-truck overturns, spills oats on the road
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Part of I-57 northbound in Douglas County shut down temporarily Friday afternoon after a semi-truck overturned, spilling oats onto the roadway. State Police told WCIA that just after 2 p.m., officers responded to exit ramp 212 to US Route 36 in Tuscola for reports of a single-vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation indicated […]
Pens to Lens returns to Champaign’s Virginia Theatre
The Virginia Theatre’s red carpet was ablaze last Saturday with the return of Pens to Lens. This annual student screenwriting competition and film festival went dark for a few years during pandemic times but has made a triumphant return with a star-studded gala and a whole bunch of fun.
Mizzou soccer ties Illinois in first road game
The Missouri Tigers soccer team (1-1-1) put their rivalry with the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-0-1) on display in a 1-1 draw on Thursday night in Champaign. The Illini opened the scoring in the 73rd minute, as a defensive breakdown allowed Regan Moody to push one past goalkeeper Bella Hollenbach. Mizzou...
County Board Committee Tables Intergovernmental Agreement on Bresee Tower – Annex Building; Seeking More Information
An intergovernmental agreement between the City of Danville and Vermilion County, for the joint tear down of Danville’s Bresee Tower and the county’s old Court Annex building, has been tabled by a County Board committee. During their Thursday evening (Aug 22nd) meeting, the Executive and Legislation Committee unanimously...
Okaw Valley teacher accused of grooming in Shelby Co. arrested on similar charges in Moultrie Co.
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — An Okaw Valley School teacher who was arrested for indecent solicitation of a child and grooming in Shelby County has been arrested in Moultrie County on similar charges after being released from jail. Jason Engler, a 45-year-old middle school teacher, was arrested by the Findlay...
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