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Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
Study shows certain Illinois hospitals provide below average levels of charity care
(The Center Square) – A new study shows that 340B hospitals in Illinois and around the country are abusing a federal drug pricing program. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to help struggling, uninsured or otherwise vulnerable patients access more affordable medications. Under the program, drug manufacturers provide discounted medications to qualifying […]
GROSS! Illinois Will Experience A “Bug Boom” This Summer
With warmer-than-average weather sweeping across Illinois, residents are noticing a surge in bug and insect activity. The unseasonable temperatures have created an ideal environment for these critters to thrive, leading to an unexpected influx in homes and gardens. In Illinois, in addition, to the warmer temperatures, we've also experienced more...
Eastern Missouri and Kentucky Forecast: Scattered Storms, Dangerous Heat Ahead
Paducah, KY – Eastern Missouri and Kentucky residents are preparing for a week of extreme weather as scattered showers and thunderstorms will give way to oppressive heat. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, forecasts showers and thunderstorms from Sunday through Monday, with a lower chance of rain persisting through the rest of the week.
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Congress Passes Illinois Rep Sorensen’s Bill to Ensure American Flags are Made in America
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Eric Sorensen’s (IL-17) bipartisan All-American Flag Act, which will require the federal government to only purchase flags that are entirely produced and manufactured in the United States. The bill now goes to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
Brotherly fight leads to a strangulation charge in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man is facing charges of domestic battery and strangulation after allegedly starting a fight with his brothers. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office say officers arrived at the scene of a residence where they found three men with blood on them and broken glass all over the floor. Two of […]
State lawmaker says new diploma proposal is lacking in important subject areas
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Hamilton County lawmaker is worried a proposed redesign of Indiana’s high school diploma requirements is lacking in important subject areas. The Indiana Department of Education unveiled plans to revise the current requirements so they include more work-based learning opportunities. Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) said language, health education, and world history […]
Gold Star 500 Mission Group To Make Stop In Effingham September 25th
The Gold Star 500 might start in Superman’s hometown of Metropolis (Illinois), but Gold Star Mission’s more than 512-mile Gold Star 500 endurance bicycle ride is honoring real heroes from Sept. 24-28. The Gold Star 500 helps ensure we ‘Always Remember, Never Forget’ the sacrifices of our fallen...
2 dead, multiple injured in shooting early Sunday morning
Champaign — Two teens are dead and several others injured in a shooting that happened early Sunday morning. Champaign police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive around 12:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting with injuries. On arrival, police and fire personnel worked to render immediate medical aid until patients could be transferred to an area hospital.
Movie theater part of new Village Mall owner's plans
Jul. 27—DANVILLE — A sit-down restaurant and the return of a movie theater are included in plans pitched by the new owner of Village Mall. The city announced on Friday night that Jimmy Virk has acquired two of the three parcels of the 35-acre property and that current tenants — County Market, Ross Dress for Less, Dunham's, Pet Supplies Plus, Bath and Body Works, JoAnn's, Citi Trends, Hibbett ...
Cubs’ Christopher Morel Cries In The Dugout After Learning He Had Been Traded During Game
Cubs’ Christopher Morel was extremely emotional after learning he had been traded by the team. On Sunday, Morel was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for Isaac Paredes. The Rays are getting Christopher Morel and a pair of prospects back from the Cubs in the deal for Isaac Paredes, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan […] The post Cubs’ Christopher Morel Cries In The Dugout After Learning He Had Been Traded During Game appeared first on BroBible.
HSHS to hold “Walk and Chalk” in September to honor organ donation
July 28, 2024 – HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is partnering with Gift of Hope to bring awareness to organ donation and to honor those who have passed while waiting for a transplant, those who were able to donate and those still waiting with a Memorial Walk and Chalk event on Friday, Sept. 20 from 5 – 7 p.m. on the hospital campus.
10 years later, Danville native still making most of star turn in ‘Grand Theft Auto V’
DANVILLE — Through many struggles and a lot of ups and downs in his acting career, Ned Luke said he’s remained “Danville tough” — and that enabled him to land a main-character role in one of the biggest video-game franchises of all time. The 65-year-old...
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