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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.
Forsyth Applebee's closes until futher notice
FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND)- The Applebees in Forsyth has been closed by the Macon County Health Department until further notice. According to a notice hung on the establishments front door, the restaurant has been closed since Tuesday evening. WAND has reached out to the Health Department on the matter, and has...
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,...
Credit Building Workshops offered as part of Decatur Homebuyer Initiative
August 28, 2024 – Busey Bank is offering a credit building workshop on Thursday, September 5th, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. as part of the Decatur Homebuyer Initiative. The class is free and being held at City of Praise Church, located at 1415 N Edward Street. The Decatur Homebuyer Initiative is a collaboration aimed at preparing and supporting residents to become homeowners.
Millikin to hold open community auditions for the upcoming stage reading of “A Raisin in the Sun”
August 28, 2024 – Millikin University’s School of Theatre & Dance is inviting community members of all ages to audition for a stage reading of Lorraine Hansberry’s classic “A Raisin in the Sun,” directed by Sandra Brown, on Saturday, August 31 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Center for Theatre & Dance, Room 315.
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...
Union for Decatur school custodians delivers intent to strike
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Custodians at the Decatur School District may go on strike next month. Custodians delivered their 10-day strike notice at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday evening. They have been at the negotiation table bargaining for wage increases since February. Workers have spoken at several Board of Education meetings this year about […]
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 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...
Sample pawpaw fruit in September at Allerton Public Library
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — In September, the University of Illinois Extension office will teach you about the pawpaw tree and even let you sample its banana-like fruit. On September 17th, at 2 p.m., participants will learn about the native tropical fruit for one hour at the Allerton Public Library. They will learn the history of the pawpaw tree, how to grow the fruit at home, and even eat some pawpaw bread.
Decatur fire leaves 3 adults, 3 children displaced
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Fire Department is investigating an overnight fire that left six people displaced. The fire happened at Main and Hilton Streets around 6:30 p.m. Department officials said it started in a bedroom; smoke detectors alerted the people living there and they were all able to escape. Firefighters arrived to find […]
City of Decatur welcomes new patrol officers to the force
August 28, 2024 – The Decatur Police Department welcomed five new patrol officers at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, as well as two lateral transfers that have already started working officially for the DPD. New officers include Tyler Byers, a Richland and Millikin graduate who has been working at...
Home security cameras can help local law enforcement
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) -Area law enforcement agencies are encouraging residents to register home security cameras to help in police investigations. By voluntarily registering cameras, homeowners can assist by providing potential video evidence. The Springfield Police Department currently offers community camera registry at syncspringfield.org. According to SPD, registering a home camera,...
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