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Girls Golf Demonstrates Amazing Sportsmanship and Class!!!
Congratulations to our Lady Warriors Golfer Miss Faith Leeney for receiving an exemplary behavior report for her class and confidence on the Golf Course. Brian Jennings of Griffith High School made the following report to the IHSAA. During a match today with Bishop Noll and Griffith, Calumet only brought 1...
Can't Wait For Saturday | What's in a name? Plenty for Southern Cal quarterbacks
Aug. 23—*** Here is my advice to Southern California opponents this season: Pay special attention to the new guy playing quarterback. You might think the teams on the Trojans schedule got a break when Caleb Williams moved on to the NFL (quick prediction, he will have a monster season for the Bears). Not so fast. Miller Moss is the new guy lined up behind center, which the Trojans confirmed ...
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
G&H Import Auto Parts Celebrates 50th Anniversary
G&H Import Auto Parts, a shareholder of Automotive Parts Associates, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in August of 2024. Located in Oak Lawn, IL, the company specializes in distributing Asian and European automotive parts along with performance accessories. Established in 1974 by Gene Bochinski and his cousin, G&H Import Auto...
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
ATM Skimming Incidents Rise Nationwide: What Illinois Cardholders Should Know
Palos Park, IL – Debit card skimming incidents have surged nationwide, and Illinois residents are urged to protect their financial information. The latest data shows a nearly 40% year-over-year increase in compromised card reports (CCRs). Skimming incidents, which involve thieves installing devices on ATMs and card readers to steal card information, have become a serious threat across the country.
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois has a new CEO and she’s asking for help to expand the program
PEORIA (25News Now) - The new CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois wants to create all-female spaces, but she says more ladies are needed to make that possible. Jennifer Sedbrook recently began her new role as CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. Though she never was a Girl...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
DON’T MISS THE FIRST RESPONDER GAMES
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department, and the Hammond Sportsplex are excited to announce their newest event: The First Responder Games. The Hammond Sportsplex will host a series of tournaments for local fire and police departments. Towns, cities, universities, volunteer departments, counties, and state are encouraged to send their police and/or fire teams to compete. For each tournament, one side of the bracket will be fire departments pitted against each other, with police vying for top spot on the other side. The fire winner will take on the police winner to determine the champion. Team registration is free.
Union leaders push for sports stadium funding from taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Union leaders in Illinois are suggesting that they’ll push Gov. J.B. Pritzker for taxpayer funding of new professional sports stadiums in Chicago. The Illinois General Assembly did not approve spending on proposed Chicago sports facilities this year, but at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, AFL-CIO President Tim Drea said Pritzker is not necessarily against stadium funding. “He hasn’t said no, he hasn’t necessarily,...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
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