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Survey: Nearly half of small businesses couldn't cover June rent
(The Center Square) – A new survey shows that nearly a third of Illinois small businesses couldn't pay their rent on time or in full in June, but conditions have improved. The small business network Alignable survey shows that nationwide, 46% of small business owners reported rent difficulties, the highest delinquency rate since March 2021. Only 28% of small businesses said they have fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Researcher...
Rihanna's popular clothing brand opens 1st Illinois location at suburban mall
One suburban Chicago mall is getting the state's first brick-and-mortar retail location of Rihanna's popular apparel brand Savage X Fenty. Savage X Fenty opens Friday at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park in the southwest suburbs, according to a press release. The label is known for its inclusive approach to lingerie and apparel, the release said, with sizing ranging from extra-small to 4XL.
Northern Illinois hospice patient takes the ride of his life
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - A Northern Illinois hospice patient gets the ride of his life, a wish he shared with his social worker. Michael Rickert, an army veteran who served in Vietnam, wanted to go on one last motorcycle ride. Rickert is a fan of motorcycles and rode them...
Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS ruling
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was in court Tuesday, ahead of his corruption trial.Lawyers for Madigan have asked a judge to dismiss 14 counts against the former House speaker, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThat issue was not taken up Tuesday .The trial is scheduled to begin in October.The Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor last month, narrowing the scope of federal public corruption law.The high court's 6-3 opinion along ideological lines found the law criminalizes bribes given before an official act, not rewards handed out after.Defense attorneys for the ComEd Four said the ruling should result in a new trial for Michael McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, John Hooker and Jay Doherty.Pramaggiore's attorney said the Supreme Court decision makes clear what she was charged with is not a crime.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
VIDEO: Black leaders ditching Illinois Democrats, stand with GOP state's attorney candidate
(The Center Square) – Some Black leaders from the Chicago area are urging others to ditch Democrats and vote Republican. After Wednesday’s GOP breakfast outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wednesday, Republican Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti made his case to the media that he will bring back law and order. “You can’t bring businesses to the county unless we have safety in our streets, safety in...
Bears President Kevin Warren meets with Illinois governor to discuss stadium plan
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made clear that he does not think building a stadium for the Bears is a good use of taxpayers’ money, but yesterday he agreed to listen to what Bears President Kevin Warren had to say about it. However, after the meeting, Pritzker’s spokesman told...
Sullivan County Humane Society’s Wine and Whiskers benefit
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – You can help out shelter animals with a unique community event this Saturday. It’s called Wine and Whiskers and benefits the Sullivan County Humane Society. Meier Winery and Vineyard will host the event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature live music, wine and a pulled pork dinner. Proceeds […]
VCSC superintendent Dr. Himsel reacts to this spring’s standardized tests results
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The results from ILEARN, AP, and SAT exams from this spring, are now available statewide. This spring’s standardized tests show Vigo County students performed at an above average level on AP testing, SAT, and ILEARN when compared to schools similar in enrollment and demographic. However, the school corporation’s superintendent Dr. […]
Wabash Valley Road Runners begin weekly runs
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Wabash Valley Road Runners are starting weekly runs. The runs will be every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Meadows Shopping Center in Terre Haute. Board member Leah Singer said these runs are for people of all ages and speed. She said they want to provide a way for […]
Decatur Public Schools bans student phone usage
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Public Schools has a new policy with their cell phones. After discussions at multiple meetings, the Decatur Public School Board of Education has voted to ban cell phones as a part of the new Electronic Devices policy for all students during the school day. All students will have to keep […]
Laboratory schools staffers are the latest group to organize at ISU
For the first time in nearly 170 years, staff at Illinois State University’s Laboratory Schools, have formally moved to unionize. The Lab Schools Association, a group of around 120 staffers from Thomas Metcalf [pre-K to 8th grade] and University High schools, filed a petition for representation with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board [IELRB] in late June.
Bourbonnais, IL: Mobile Food Pantry Scheduled for July 18
Bourbonnais, IL – The Original Secret Pantry will host its next mobile food pantry on Thursday, July 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The pantry event will take place in Bourbonnais, providing much-needed food assistance to those in the community. According to organizers, there are no financial or...
Honest Abe Auto Sales Ordered To Pay Customers Nearly $500k For Lying
Indiana business running four used-car dealerships agreed to fork over almost half a million bucks to former customers. According to the State Attorney General, the dealer used deceptive practices to charge customers thousands more. The dealer’s parent company, Sycamore Co. LLC, must make four more payments of $85,039.40 each.
Union Health gets new surgical robot
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A local hospital is now the first in the state of Indiana to have the Da Vinci 5 surgical robot. It was recently installed at Union Health in Terre Haute. In fact, Union Health is getting one of the only 400 to be distributed worldwide. Union Health has had a […]
Indiana Pathways for Aging: Get help taking care of a loved one
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield are dedicated to improving physical health and the factors that affect it, like behavior and social conditions. They offer a variety of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plans for people at all stages of life. Their goal is to help individuals and communities make positive health changes with plans […]
Fairfield Woman Charged After 1 Year Old Boy Dies, 2 Year Old Hurt
From the Illinois State Police Troop 8 Facebook page:. Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, alongside the Fairfield Police Department, announce the arrest of 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield, IL for Involuntary Manslaughter (Class 2 Felony), Endangering the Life of a Child – Death (Class 3 Felony), Reckless Conduct (Class 4 Felony), and Endangering the Life of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).
LOOKING AHEAD FOR ISU FOOTBALL: Week ten, the Cincinnati Bearcats
AMES — Cincinnati’s inaugural Big 12 season in 2023 served as a rude awakening for a rebuilding program just two seasons removed from making an appearance in the College Football Playoff. Change has been constant for the Bearcats since head coach Luke Fickell left for Wisconsin and Scott...
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