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Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
KFC closes several stores in Illinois, Galesburg, Macomb remain open
KFC restaurants across central Illinois closed Monday, but stores in Galesburg and Macomb remain open. KFC's media contact confirmed Tuesday that while some restaurants Illinois closed suddenly on Monday, not all KFC locations in the state have been closed. KFC stores at 615 E. Jackson St., in Macomb, and 1017 N. Henderson St. and...
Illinois quick hits: Campuses step up safety efforts as students return
Girl survives boating accident, two others die A seven-year-old girl survived a boating accident this week in LaSalle County that killed her grandfather and great-grandfather. According to a release from Illinois Conservation Police, the child was wearing a life jacket, but the two Indiana men were not. The three were on a fishing trip at the LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area when their boat capsized. ...
Shocking Grades For Security At The 2 Major Illinois Airports
I was utterly surprised when I saw the results of a recent survey about the complaints about the TSA at the two major Illinois airports. How Do 2 Major Illinois Airports Rank When It Comes To Complaints About TSA?. Don't get me wrong, I love living in Rockford but I...
Brother Outsider at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — The Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin will offer an exclusive screening of the movie, “Brother Outsider: The life of Bayard Rustin” at the Peoria Riverfront Museum this Friday. It’s part of the center’s year-long celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights...
RhinoAg to close facility in Gibson City next year, laying off employees
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — A manufacturing facility in Ford County will close next year. WCIA obtained a letter sent to employees Tuesday. In the letter, the Alamo Group said they will consolidate operations at their RhinoAg facility in Gibson City to the Bush Hog facility in Selma, Alabama by the end of March 2025. […]
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Central Illinois school districts facing bus driver shortage
Rochester, IL (WAND) — School is back in session across the state. Many Central Illinois school districts are facing bus driver shortages. The Rochester School District is hopeful to attract more applicants by offering initiatives and signing bonuses. The district is also willing to pay for the bus driver training and physicals needed before starting the position.
Big Lots (With 29 Illinois Stores) Is Closing A Lot More Spots
We're living in an interesting time, which is not always a good thing...especially when it comes to the sheer volume of national chain stores and restaurants that are shuttering locations on a permanent basis (not to mention the number of local businesses that have done the same thing). There's no...
15-year-old arrested after teen boy shot in Peoria’s south side
PEORIA (25News Now) - A 15-year-old boy is in the Juvenile Detention Center Wednesday after Peoria Police arrested him for an alleged shooting that hospitalized a 16-year-old boy Tuesday. On Wednesday, police said the suspect turned himself in at the Peoria Police Station. He was then arrested for attempted murder,...
Illinois Please Rise for the Chicago National Anthem [VIDEO]
The eyes of the world are on Chicago this week as the Democratic National Convention takes over the United Center and McCormick Place. Comedy Shows Live from Theaters in Chicago for DNC. While the convention is in town, some late-night comedy talk shows are taping their programs from historic Chicago...
Central Illinois school districts facing bus driver shortage
Rochester, IL (WAND) — School is back in session across the state. Many Central Illinois school districts are facing bus driver shortages. The Rochester School District is hopeful to attract more applicants by offering initiatives and signing bonuses. The district is also willing to pay for the bus driver training and physicals needed before starting the position.
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
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