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Ottawa City Council Sells Land For Future Development
The Ottawa City Council convened Tuesday afternoon for a special hearing including, among other things, the sale of a parcel of land at Route 6 and Technology Drive in Ottawa. The tight lipped Council only stated that the bid on the lot was accepted and the purchaser named was Ryan Companies US Inc. Promises of further information on the purchaser and what kind of business might be coming to town were given by Mayor Robert Hasty.
Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor speaks out; police bust up train heist; Snake Road to close for snakes
Dolton mayor speaks out at meeting A special meeting of the Thornton Township trustees Wednesday was called off, but that didn’t stop supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from having her say. Henyard slammed recent actions by trustees to limit her spending and enact a new credit card policy. Earlier this month, former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed the Village of Dolton racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card purchases, including $43,000 spent on Amazon in one day last year. ...
Lindenwood football opens season against two ranked teams
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Lindenwood Lions football team opens its season against two ranked teams. Thursday, they visit #22 Kansas and they then host Central Arkansas, which is ranked #13 at the FCS level. Sports on 4′s Bryan Kennedy has more.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Will kids with head lice in Illinois schools be sent home early? Latest CDC, state guidance
For many families, a child getting sent home early due to head lice is a common occurrence during the school year. But parents may be surprised to learn that the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says students with head lice infestations can stay in the classroom longer.
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Recap of Tuesday Evening’s Storms
Heaviest totals across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. An approaching cold front brings the next chance for scattered thunderstorms, but not everyone is likely to see rain. Upwards of 50% of the metro area may see a shower or thunderstorm by late Friday night. Hi-resolution model snapshot at various times.
Illinois State Police completes largest security detail in agency history
CHICAGO – From the time Air Force Two landed at O’Hare airport Sunday, August 18, 2024 to the time of “wheels up” on Friday, August 23, 2024, the Illinois State Police (ISP) successfully protected the safety and security of the democratic process with the largest deployment of ISP personnel to a single event in the agency’s 100 year history.
Illinois quick hits: Casino clearing site for new facility; new state flag submissions
Casino clearing site for new facility After delays and concerns about financing, Ballys is taking a step forward in building a permanent casino. Demolition of the old Chicago Tribune building is underway in River West in Chicago. Ballys released plans for a 500-room hotel, casino and theater along the Chicago River. For the past year,...
EV Manufacturer Ymer Technology Announces Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
**Photo Courtesy of https://www.intersectillinois.org/ and Lake County Partners. Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy equipment industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Lake County Partners, and the Village of Buffalo Grove, announced the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove. The company’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
RMTD adds service to Hard Rock Casino, AMC theater, Rockford University
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Beginning Sunday, September 1st, Rockford Mass Transit District will begin service to the new Hard Rock Casino, AMC Showplace 16, and Rockford University. The new stops will be a part of the East State Route, RMTD announced Thursday. In addition, RMTD will begin operating the Perryville/Alpine Route on Sundays. According to […]
Devastating Fire Destroys Stadium Featured in ‘A League of Their Own’
A stadium featured in a movie that helped put Rockford, Illinois on the map has burned to the ground, according to reports from NBC Los Angeles. Explosion Destroys Movie-Famous Stadium Featured in Classic Baseball Films. With wooden grandstands that date back to 1937, the Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario,...
Are you ready to rock? Hard Rock Casino is prepped for its smashing start in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Nearly three years ago, the stage was set for six guitars to be bashed to bits to mark the kickoff of A Hard Rock Opening Act, the name of the interim casino that operated on Bell School Road. But the guitars were spared from smashing at the...
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