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Illinois quick hits: Johnson approval low as DNC continues
Johnson approval low as DNC continues New polling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shows the lowest approval rating for a mayor hosting the Democratic National Convention in 40 years. According to a poll by the Illinois Policy Institute, Johnson’s approval rating is just 27%. The next closest was former New York City Mayor David Dinkins in 1992 with 29% of his constituents approving of his leadership. ...
Illinois Included In Huge Recall Of 84 Tons Of Frozen Chicken
It was just yesterday that I posted in this space about a vegetable product recall that has now been classified as a Class-1 recall, which is the FDA's most serious category of the three categories they have for food product recalls. A Class-1 recall is "a situation in which there...
Illinois Democrats, abortion rights advocates say Illinois leading the effort nationally to protect access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Many issues are on the top of mind for voters heading into this election cycle like the economy, and Illinois Democrats say another key issue ties into it: abortion rights. “For women to be able to work, for women to be able to take care of our children, for us to […]
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
Illinois Anti-Abortion Group Calls Out Cardinal Cupich for DNC Prayer
An Illinois anti-abortion group is condemning Cardinal Blase Cupich for giving the invocation on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, when the party is set to nominate what the group calls “the most pro-abortion presidential ticket in U.S. history.”. “It is incredibly disheartening to see a local...
RhinoAg to close facility in Gibson City next year, laying off employees
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — A manufacturing facility in Ford County will close next year. WCIA obtained a letter sent to employees Tuesday. In the letter, the Alamo Group said they will consolidate operations at their RhinoAg facility in Gibson City to the Bush Hog facility in Selma, Alabama by the end of March 2025. […]
Live Raptor Program Coming to Kennekuk County Park
Wildlife enthusiasts and families alike are in for a treat this September as the Illinois Raptor Center brings its captivating Live Raptor Program to Kennekuk County Park. Scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., this event offers a unique opportunity to see hawks, eagles, and other majestic birds of prey up close.
Local Sports Results For Tuesday
Christ Our Rock Lutheran defeated Brownstown / St. Elmo 6-4 Winning Pitcher Albert 5 innings, 2 runs, 7 hits,6 ks, 2 bb. Losing Pitcher Corey Hoopingarner 3 2/3 innings, 7 runs 2 earned runs, 4 hits 4 ks, 3 bb. Keelan Speagle 2 for 4, 1 RBI. Calin Chandler 1...
University YMCA’s Dump & Run is this weekend
Following up on my post from last month, move in days are here and that means University YMCA‘s Dump & Run is happening. The event takes place this weekend Saturday, August 24th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, August 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here’s...
City Council: Solar Array Project Voted Down; New Danville Rescue Operation Concentrating First on Women’s Shelter
A zoning change for a proposed solar array project by BTB Energy Solutions, west of Danville Metal Stamping and Lynch Road, and North of I-74; was voted down for a final time Tuesday evening (Aug 20th) by the Danville City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission had voted to a 3-3 tie, meaning the zoning change was not recommended. A supermajority of ten ‘yes’ votes was then needed by the full Council, and there were only nine. Carolyn Wands, Rick Strebing, Eve Ludwig, and Sherry Pickering all voted ‘no,’ and Heidi Wilson was not in attendance.
Chatham’s Scoop Du Jour wins 2024 ISF Golden Abe Award
For a state fair debut, a local ice cream shop is taking home gold to Chatham; well, the Golden Abe Award, that is. Chatham’s own Scoop Du Jour is the winner of the 2024 Golden Abe Fantastic Fair Food Contest, a hotly contested race yearly at the Illinois State Fair.
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/21/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Colleges around Illinois are welcoming back their students for the fall semester. While the campus police at the University of Illinois has stepped up their safety efforts, the police department is reminding students to make use of the wide variety of other resources the school has to offer, such as residence advisors, counselors, and medical facilities. Classes begin this week at Eastern Illinois and Illinois State Universities as well.
Traffic Touchpoint: Week of Aug. 19
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