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25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Volunteer-Led Effort Leads to Bigger Popcorn Machine at Danville’s Fischer Theatre
DANVILLE — It wasn’t the typical ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday in Danville congratulating a new or relocated business or new business owners. The Fischer Theatre itself is celebrating 140 years this year, and it was out with the old, smaller popcorn popper at the theater and in with a new, larger one this summer.
State, county, city announce leap of faith quantum computing facility in Chicago
(The Center Square) – The State of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago have announced that the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park will be built on former U.S. Steel property on Chicago’s Southeast Side. The South Works site has been mostly dormant since the mill...
FUNNY GIRL IS COMING TO ATLANTA, JULY 30 – AUG. 4
FUNNY GIRL will play for a limited one-week engagement in Atlanta from July 30 - Aug. 4. The performance schedule is:. Tuesday – Thursday 7:30 p.m. Welcome to musical comedy heaven! The “vivacious and delightfully glitzy” (Vogue) Broadway revival features iconic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” Breaking box office records week after week and receiving unanimous raves on Broadway, this bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice. As a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage, everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway. The Observer describes the revival as “sparkling and explosively entertaining!”
Tempers flare in courtroom at sentencing for gunman in fatal Davenport shooting
Tempers flared Wednesday when an 18-year-old Peoria man was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for the fatal 2023 Davenport shooting of a Moline man. Our Quad Cities News crew was in the courtroom while Alex Markovich, who at first faced charges of first-degree murder and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Beat Angel Reese, Chicago Sky For Significant WNBA Record
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese continue to elevate the WNBA to another level due to their mass popularity. With fans fully invested, their rivalrous relationship dates back a few years to their college time. Clark led an Iowa squad on a miracle run, captivating the country's attention with her logo ...
Miller Park Zoo to reopen Katthoefer Building
BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo will soon be reopening the Katthoefer Animal Building to the public after being closed for over four years. According to a Miller Park Zoo news release, the building has been closed since March of 2020 due to animal welfare concerns during the pandemic. “Over...
Rivian R2 has over 100,000 pre-orders ‘and climbing,’ says executive
Rivian has garnered over 100,000 pre-orders “and climbing” for the company’s upcoming R2 line, according to a recent statement from one executive. During Rivian’s third annual Family and Friends Day event at its factory in Normal, Illinois, on Sunday, VP of Manufacturing Tim Fallon said the company had “well over” 100,000 pre-orders for the R2, as detailed in a report from local outlet WGLT. He also highlighted recent production upgrades at the plant that have increased output by 30 percent ahead of R2 production.
Bloomington Fire Department buys new fire simulator
Bloomington residents will soon have access to in-depth lessons on how to prevent emergencies. The City of Bloomington has approved the purchase of a fire safety simulator from JHB Group. It will consist of a mobile trailer with indoor and outdoor stations to teach safe practices in everyday situations such as cooking, dealing with electrical wires and using propane.
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
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