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Beloved Illinois small-town baseball coach 'showed immense humility and commanded respect'
PEORIA — Mike Kemmer was a sum of equal parts, faith, family, education and baseball. He was a father, a coach, a teammate and a teacher who built winners on and off the baseball field during his long stretch at Knoxville High School, a school of about 325 students located 40 miles west of Peoria, near Galesburg.
Hy-Vee pulls out of Monmouth store despite $1M in incentives
Despite the promise of up to $1 million in economic development incentives from the city of Monmouth, Hy-Vee will not be developing the former Shopko into a grocery store. City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher said Hy-Vee confirmed with him they no longer to plan to renovate the 60,000 square foot building at 1190 N. 6th St.
Castrol® FloRacing Night in America Invades Fairbury
AUSTIN, Texas (July 18, 2024) —Castrol® FloRacing Night in America presented by Kubota invades Fairbury (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. The miniseries will sanction the fifth annual One For the Road presented by I-Beam Sliding Doors. The event serves as an opening act for the weekend’s 34th...
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...
New Data Shows 87,000 Illinois Residents Flee the State
New data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that in 2022 alone, more than 87,000 Illinoisans – faced with some of the highest taxes in the nation – relocated to other states. This exodus saw nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly impacting the state’s economic landscape....
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...
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.
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...
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