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Multiple Illinois KFC fast-food locations suddenly shut down, implement mass layoffs
ILLINOIS (WMBD) — EYM Chicken Operations and its parent company, Yum, shut down multiple Illinois KFC fast-food locations earlier this week, implementing mass layoffs of its employees statewide. According to a former maintenance employee who worked at several central Illinois KFC restaurants, his director of operations called him on...
7 Brew Coffee location to celebrate grand opening with coffee giveaway
August 19, 2024 -7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee’s second Decatur location has opened and will host Swag Day to celebrate. “We are thrilled to announce our newest location in Decatur! We eagerly anticipate welcoming the entire community to experience our drive-thru service and find their new favorite drink,” said stand manager of the new location, Balie Johnson.
Decatur approves shoreline upgrades to Staley Basin, discusses video gaming
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur City Council approved several agenda items at Monday’s meeting including improvements to Staley Basin of Lake Decatur. The project includes increasing the parking area and significant upgrades to the shoreline. The City will remove the existing rocky shoreline to replace it with a block mat and a ledge stone […]
Rock Springs Conservation to hold Hummingbird Fest Aug 22
August 20, 2024 – The Macon County Conservation District’s annual Hummingbird Festival will place on Thursday, August 22 at Rock Springs Conservation Area. The event, held from 3-6 pm, will be hosted by Vernon Kleen of the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about various hummingbird species and discover what attracts them to our area.
Travel and tourism bring growth to Champaign, surrounding counties
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Champaign-Urbana received significant growth from travel and tourism last year according to Experience Champaign-Urbana. Data from 2023 shows increases across spending, job growth, and taxes generated for the local economy. ECU reports that travel and tourism supported 5,033 jobs (2.7% increase), generating $172.7 million in...
Zoo on the move brings wild fun to VFW Post 99 family day
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — Zootastic Family Fun Day is approaching next month!. On Sunday, September 15, from 12 - 3 p.m., Scovill Zoo's Mobile Zoo will be open to the public. The eventwill happen at the VFW Post 99, 3920 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. In addition to...
CMofIL opens new “Sound Garden” outside of museum
August 19, 2024 – The Children’s Museum of Illinois has opened a new outdoor exhibit for children featuring musical “plants”. A new Sound Garden has been installed that includes multiple musical “plants”, centered around a steel drum shaped like a sunflower. “You can’t miss...
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