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4-year-old Illinois boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
Illinois news in brief: Madigan seeks to have bribery charges tosses; ISU student trial delayed; section of I-55 closed
Madigan's defense team wants bribery charges tossed Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are seeking to get some of the corruption counts against him tossed out. Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 counts in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana. The court narrowed the scope of federal public corruption law, finding that it is a criminal act to take bribes before an official act but not if...
Unit 5 board addresses elementary school capacity
Unit 5 is working to address disparities in how to fully utilize its facilities in the future. In a capacity study the school board reviewed earlier this year, it was established that while some schools are full or nearly full, others operate well below capacity. Carlock Elementary, for instance, has an especially light enrollment and has been targeted for potential closure in the past.
Dunlap Schools approves new training facility
DUNLAP, Ill. – Dunlap athletes will soon have plenty of space to play, after the Dunlap School Board approved a new sports training facility that will be built near the middle and high schools, costing an estimated $8.5 million. Dunlap District #323 Superintendent Scott Dearman laid out a proposal...
Chillicothe teen steps up as communities await power restoration
CHILLICOTHE (25News Now)—A Chillicothe teen is stepping up as households and entire communities still wait for power to return after Monday night’s severe weather. It was a game-time decision for 19-year-old Sky Ryerson, who couldn’t just sit back and let people wonder how or where they would get their next meal.
City officials investigate safety of shopping center after Monday’s tornado
City officials this week have been deciding the future of the building that housed Kewanee’s first shopping center. The building at the east end of the Midland Plaza shopping center was damaged in Monday night’s EF-1 tornado that hit Kewanee. Keith Edwards, the city’s community development director, inspected...
HOI Fair, Pride Fest and more: Here are 5 things to do in Peoria this weekend
July is full of activities. Here are five events you might want to check out in the Peoria area this weekend. The HOI Fair will conclude its 75th year this weekend at Exposition Gardens. The fair will run through Saturday, July 20, and features an animatronic dinosaur expedition, various agricultural events, a demolition derby, a high-flying trapeze show and more. For tickets and a full schedule of events, visit www.heartofillinoisfair.com.
Accel Positions Itself For Future Illinois iGaming License With Fairmount Deal
The agreement this week between video gaming terminal (VGT) operator Accel Entertainment and Fairmount Holdings, owner of FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing in Collinsville, Illinois, could bring about more than a new racino to Fairmount Racetrack. It also positions an influential VGT stakeholder in Illinois to participate in Illinois online...
What we know about the AT&T data breach
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss what we should know about the AT&T data breach, how millions of passwords ended up on the dark web, and the increase of door-to-door scammers. He also explains why we should educate ourselves on different return policies, a back to school scam advisory, and the 2024 BBB Torch Awards.
Survivors and Families Sue Illinois State Police, Citing Negligence in Highland Park Shooter's Gun Access
In a growing legal response to the Highland Park parade shooting, a lawsuit has been leveled at the Illinois State Police by survivors and relatives of the deceased, accusing the agency of negligence for its role in allowing accused shooter Robert Crimo III access to firearms. According to the Chicago Tribune, the complaint, which represents surviving family members of Eduardo Uvaldo and other victims, alleges the state police failed to adhere to internal regulations regarding Crimo’s firearm owner’s identification card application.
Are construction zone speed limits enforced in Illinois when workers aren’t there?
Summertime commutes often lead drivers by construction zones, both with workers present and absent from the work sites. Those two scenarios seem different on paper, but perhaps should be treated as much of the same.
‘Significantly hazardous’ conditions prompt officials to close portions of Fox River to boating
MILLINGTON, Ill. — The aftermath of Monday’s severe weather and tornadoes is still impacting parts of Illinois and the Chicago area. On Thursday, officials announced that a portion of the Fox River is closed for safety reasons. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources closed the river from the...
Illinois is setting the stage to use federal funding to provide broadband service statewide
(The Center Square) – Now that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Illinois’ proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, implementation is underway. The approval enables the state to request access to funding for the BEAD program. Devon Braunstein, director of the Illinois Office of Broadband, said Illinois will be receiving just over $1 billion for the broadband rollout. ...
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