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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.
Anna Peplowski's parents served our country and are now cheering their daughter on the USA Olympic Team
PEORIA (25News Now) -Doug and Leslie Peplowski both went to West Point and served our country! Now their daughter, Anna Peplowski, will also wear the Red, White and Blue of Team USA in the Olympics! Plus, their son is in the Coast Guard. USA! USA! USA! Here’s the story of Germantown Hills’ remarkably patriotic family!
Chillicothe teen steps up as communities await power restoration
CHILLICOTHE (25News Now)—A Chillicothe teen is stepping up as households and entire communities still wait for power to return after Monday night’s severe weather. It was a game-time decision for 19-year-old Sky Ryerson, who couldn’t just sit back and let people wonder how or where they would get their next meal.
Illinois ranks 22nd for women’s healthcare in new Commonwealth Fund scorecard
Illinois ranks 22nd nationwide for women’s healthcare, according to an inaugural scorecard released by The Commonwealth Fund Thursday. The state was third in the Great Lakes region, behind Wisconsin and […]
4-year-old Illinois boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
Illinois news in brief: Madigan seeks to have bribery charges tosses; ISU student trial delayed; section of I-55 closed
Madigan's defense team wants bribery charges tossed Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are seeking to get some of the corruption counts against him tossed out. Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 counts in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana. The court narrowed the scope of federal public corruption law, finding that it is a criminal act to take bribes before an official act but not if...
With Upcoming Retirement, SV Schools Searching for Superintendent
The job comes around to every school board ….sometime. That job is to search for a new superintendent. With the impending retirement of Superintendent James Hermes, the Spring Valley School District 99 has commenced a search for his replacement. This task is being approached in two ways. The board has hired the Illinois Association of School Boards to assist and the IASB has prepared a survey for District employees and members of the community to complete. Results will be tallied and used to help advertise the position. All survey responses will remain anonymous. Deadline is July 31. You can find the survey link on the Spring Valley C C S D 99 Facebook page.
Trace Adkins to perform in October at Grossinger Motors Arena
Country music star Trace Adkins is set to perform Oct. 25 at Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington. Known for his deep baritone voice, Adkins has had a successful 25-year career in country music, selling over 11 million albums and charting numerous singles. He also has received various awards and Grammy nominations.
Cops 4 Cancer "Queen of Hearts" Drawing Thursday Night
Cops 4 Cancer is receiving funds in a number of ways. Their two day summer concert in Cedar Point is the 26th and 27th. But, before that, is another “Queen of Hearts” Jackpot drawing Thursday (Tonight) at Greg's Dew Drop Inn at 7. Chances are six for $20 or $5 each. You have to have a ticket in the drum for a chance to win. One ticket will be pulled tonight (Thursday 7-18). If the “Queen of Hearrts” is revealed, the winner receives 70% of the total pot now amounting to roughly $26,540.
Dunlap Schools approves new training facility
DUNLAP, Ill. – Dunlap athletes will soon have plenty of space to play, after the Dunlap School Board approved a new sports training facility that will be built near the middle and high schools, costing an estimated $8.5 million. Dunlap District #323 Superintendent Scott Dearman laid out a proposal...
City officials investigate safety of shopping center after Monday’s tornado
City officials this week have been deciding the future of the building that housed Kewanee’s first shopping center. The building at the east end of the Midland Plaza shopping center was damaged in Monday night’s EF-1 tornado that hit Kewanee. Keith Edwards, the city’s community development director, inspected...
Accel Positions Itself For Future Illinois iGaming License With Fairmount Deal
The agreement this week between video gaming terminal (VGT) operator Accel Entertainment and Fairmount Holdings, owner of FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing in Collinsville, Illinois, could bring about more than a new racino to Fairmount Racetrack. It also positions an influential VGT stakeholder in Illinois to participate in Illinois online...
What we know about the AT&T data breach
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss what we should know about the AT&T data breach, how millions of passwords ended up on the dark web, and the increase of door-to-door scammers. He also explains why we should educate ourselves on different return policies, a back to school scam advisory, and the 2024 BBB Torch Awards.
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