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Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary with Mag Mile disco party
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday with a disco party on the Mag Mile!The event will feature a live DJ, interactive photo booth, and the illinois lottery draw ball machine giving participants a chance to draw a number and win cash prizes of $500, $150 or $50 as well as instant tickets and other fun prizes. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs.The party will also have a giant 35-foot disco ball.The Illinois Lottery event is at Pioneer Court starting at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Illinois deputy allegedly shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Kewanee Salvation Army and KAUW Offering Emergency Services after Storms
The Kewanee Area United Way and the Kewanee Salvation Army are working together to provide emergency services to people affected by the storms this week. The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Service (EDS) provides the following help:. Emergence Response: Provides necessities such as food, water, cleaning products, baby supplies, hygiene...
Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a number I don't recognize, I will not answer or respond...ever. My notorious call screening usually saves me from phone scammers, BUT, when I have been waiting for over two weeks for Japanese Beetle traps I desperately need to arrive, receiving a text about a delivery issue almost had me falling hook, line, and sinker into the scammer's trap.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Kewanee police blotter for July 17
Michael W. Huggins, 48, Kewanee, was arrested for criminal trespass to real property following a report of criminal trespass to real property in the 800 block of Florence Street. He was given a notice to appear. Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct, telephone harassment in the 700 block...
Pokémon Day at the Peoria Zoo | Good Day Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WYZZ) — Visit Pokéstops, battle friends, and fight to “catch ’em all” during Pokémon Day at the Peoria Zoo. Animals aren’t the only thing you can see at the Peoria Zoo. The zoo is hosting an upcoming Pokémon Day on Saturday, July 27th, where attendees can connect and build a sense of camaraderie amongst other local Pokémon fans. During the event, patrons can visit Pokéstops on the Pokémon Go app, battle other Pokémon trainers, and trade cards.
Kewanee’s trash pickup service will change; here’s how
Kewanee is changing the way residents’ garbage and recyclables are picked up, and local residents will see some changes in that service. The city has mailed cards to Kewanee households explaining the changes, which will take effect in the first week of September. Earlier this year, the City Council...
Building an AI-prepared workforce
OSF HealthCare leaders see the potential of generative AI to improve provider-patient interactions and improve workload. The health system has implemented mandatory education for all Mission Partners (employees) to showcase how generative AI can be harnessed. Leaders are sharing best practices and working with partners to ensure guardrails protect patients...
Thousands in Grants Awarded to Starved Rock Country Artistic Non-Profits
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Illinois Arts Council awarded grants totaling $7000 to four groups across Starved Rock Country, supporting local nonprofits. Grants were awarded to the Community Players of Streator for their production of "Newsies" taking place...
John Deere Distancing Itself From Diversity And Inclusion
(Moline, IL) -- John Deere is distancing itself from diversity and inclusion. In a social media post, the agricultural equipment manufacturer says they won't participate in cultural awareness events, are removing socially-motivated messages from company materials, and affirming diversity quotas and pronoun identification are not company policy. Last week, a...
Killers used 6 guns to murder man on West Side: prosecutors
CHICAGO — On a Friday morning last June, men in two stolen cars began following 31-year-old Demetrius Little as he drove on the city’s West Side. It wouldn’t be long before the men behind Little would kill him in a barrage of gunfire, shooting more than 30 rounds from six guns.
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