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Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Soccer Recap: Decatur Eisenhower Starts Season with Loss on the Road
Decatur Eisenhower had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth Cardinals by a score of 1-0. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now lost nine in a row.
Illinois Democrats, GOP offer differing views to undecided voters
(The Center Square) – Democrats and Republicans are focused on different issues as they try to attract undecided voters in Illinois. State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, told The Center Square at last week's Democratic National Convention that there needs to be more infrastructure construction in the United States. “I think the issue that people want to look for is at the kitchen table. Am I gonna have a decent-paying job?...
Illinois cheer families could be owed money after massive settlement against Varsity Brands
Illinois will now be part of a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Varsity Brands, a company that puts on cheer camps and competitions and that was accused of using monopolistic tactics to raise prices and undercut competition. According to Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Illinois has signed onto the...
WATCH: Lightning in Central Illinois spotted from miles away
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Lightning was visible late Tuesday night as storms swept through Illinois, and viewers in several areas shared some videos with WCIA of what they saw. Video from Champaign around 9:50 p.m. WCIA Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lighty said the lightning was from Chicago-area storms more than 100 miles away. If you captured […]
Red Lobster to Potentially Close Three Illinois Locations Amid Nationwide Retreat During Bankruptcy Proceedings
As Red Lobster navigates choppy waters in its ongoing bankruptcy saga, court documents reveal that the seafood chain is shuttering a slew of restaurants across the nation, including three eateries in Illinois. As per NBC Chicago, if a judge approves the latest court filing, the state will see the closure of its Geneva and Bourbonnais locations as well as a Peoria establishment. The last days for these restaurants are not set in stone, but Red Lobster is pushing for lease rejections by Aug. 31.
Cobras Sweep Loggers In Battle Of Unbeatens To Open MWAC Action
Parkland beat Lincoln Land 3-0 to open MWAC play and improve to 8-0 this season. The Loggers fell to 4-1 and 0-1 in conference play. These two teams will play in Cedar Rapids against each other next Friday at noon.
Report: Forsyth Applebee's closed due to "imminent health hazard"
FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) — The Applebee's in Forsyth will remain closed until next week after the Macon County Health Department found imminent health hazards, according to a report filed by the Office of Environmental Health. According to a notice hung on the establishment's front door, the restaurant closed Tuesday.
Illinois bill would create board to tackle high prescription drug prices; doctors, patients weigh in
People had plenty to say at a third town hall about the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois on Tuesday."It was insulting. It was insulting to me as an individual. You can't respect my need for those medications, and just think of all this people who don't have that advocacy," said Mary Rothschild, a patient with allergies.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I went through a series of talking to my physician, talking to my insurance company, trying figure out how can I get the medication that's the better medication that I needed," said Lequita Michelle Mathew,...
Energy armed robbery suspect arrested in central Illinois
ENERGY, Ill. (WJPF) – The suspect in an armed robbery in Energy has been arrested over 150 miles away from the scene of the crime. Tyreon Taylor-Ford was apprehended in Macon County. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says on August 22 a woman was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted...
Police leaders field questions from the public on hiring, accountability
Four McLean County law enforcement leaders fielded questions from the public during a meeting Wednesday night at Bloomington Public Library that drew about 30 members of the public. The July killing of Sonya Massey in Springfield hung over the gathering and drove questions for police that included Illinois State University...
As IL deals with non-citizen migrants, TX judge blocks Biden’s citizenship plan
(The Center Square) – As Illinois grapples with the influx of non-citizen migrants, a Texas federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s latest immigration policy. President Joe Biden announced in June a policy that allowed undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens to apply for green cards without leaving the country. The White House estimated that 500,000 people were eligible for the program. Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, recently attended...
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Illinois election integrity advocate raises concerns
(The Center Square) – With elections coming down the pike, an Illinois election integrity advocate is raising concerns. In Illinois, you can request permanent mail-in voting to where the local election official sends out a mail-in ballot for every election. Carol Davis is with the Illinois Election Integrity Program. She said mail-in voting has greater potential for fraud. Davis suggested voters request a mail-in ballot, not a permanent one, and...
County and Enel talk improved communications
CLINTON — Enel renewable operations manager Justin Trenary addressed the county board on August 22 to try to improve his company’s communications with local officials. County board members have expressed frustration with Enel’s response to concerns related to how Enel’s local wind project operators deal with severe weather warnings.
Former Atlanta CFO sentenced on federal charges
(The Center Square) — Atlanta's former chief financial officer was sentenced to prison after admitting that he stole tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars to fund his lavish lifestyle, using the money to pay for trips and buy custom-built machine guns. U.S. District Judge Steve C. Jones sentenced Jimmie "Jim" A. Beard, 60, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Beard was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and $177,197.48 in restitution. ...
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