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Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Pritzker, union members cut ribbon on new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL – Dozens of union workers, leaders and other guests got a close-up look at the future of workshop training July 11 at a ribbon-cutting and open house for the all-new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). What they saw was manufacturing education using technology that...
Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
One of nation's largest smoothie chains coming to East Peoria's Levee District
One of the nation's largest smoothie chains is coming to the Peoria area. Tropical Smoothie Café will introduce its line of specialty smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and salads to East Peoria’s Levee District by late 2024. The chain’s East Peoria location will occupy an existing storefront at 200 W. Washington St., according to City of...
Ottawa's New Summer Festival Just A Few Days Away
The summer festival formerly known as “Riverfest” in Ottawa starts up Saturday with plenty of food, music, and drinks. “Friendship Days” features events in and around Washington Square Park for a full 7 days. This weekend's part of the festival is highlighted by what's being called “Drinkin' with Lincoln”. Check out numerous bands in downtown Ottawa all the while enjoying local food vendors and both beer and wine vendors. Sunday also offers a “Touch-A-Truck” attraction.
Bloomington pawn shops raided by Illinois Attorney General's Office
Authorities have raided at least two pawn shops in Bloomington. As of late afternoon Tuesday, a number of government SUVs were at Midwest Exchange on East Empire Street in Bloomington. Bloomington Police confirmed Monster Pawn on RT Dunn Drive in Bloomington also was blocked off and law enforcement officers were...
More than a century in prison for 2020 Bloomington homicide
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - A man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a 20-year-old man and wounding another on Bloomington’s west side almost four years ago. McLean County Judge William Yoder on Monday sentenced 31-year-old Malcolm Johnson to 123 years in prison. He...
Pneumonia Cases Prompts Alert At Illinois Veterans Home In La Salle
Have you heard of any Pneumonia cases going around?. A message was sent recently to all residents of the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle and their representatives announcing two or more instances of Pneumonia at the home as of July 12th. By law, the veterans home is required to notify its residents and their representatives when there are two or more instances of an “infectious disease” present anywhere inside the home.
Two-vehicle crash redirecting traffic off I-74
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 near milepost 95 in East Peoria is redirecting traffic. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred just before 12 p.m. and caused one of the vehicles to be fully engulfed in flames. No injuries have been reported...
63-year-old woman reported missing in central Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 63-year-old woman was reported missing Tuesday in central Peoria after she was last seen over the weekend. Police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. According to a press release from Semone Roth, a spokeswoman with the Peoria Police Department, Lisa...
Classic Car Enthusiast Passes From Injuries Sustained In Ottawa Wreck
A recent crash in Ottawa that involved an antique Jeep turned out to be fatal. The Ottawa Police Department on Tuesday sent out an updated accident report mentioning that 64-year-old Ronald Winnicki of Ottawa passed away from his injuries. His obituary states that he was pronounced dead July 1st at OSF in Peoria.
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