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25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Illinois Now Has Cannabis Dispensary Located On Boat Dock
The newest cannabis dispensary in Illinois is located on a lake and offers dockside service. I'm going to step out on a limb to say I think this legal recreational marijuana thing has worked out okay for Illinois. Okay, I'm just kidding, it's frickin' huge. Millions and millions of dollars have been generated in just a handful of years.
Rev. Sharpton calls for Illinois police reform law in wake of Sonya Massey killing
CHICAGO — The Rev. Al Sharpton on Tuesday called for Illinois lawmakers to pass a law in Sonya Massey’s name that would prevent law enforcement officers with serious misconduct infractions from moving to new jurisdictions. “If you’re bad in one precinct, why would we think all of a sudden you had some kind of Damascus […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Multiple Counties
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 571 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EFFINGHAM, FLORA, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, ROBINSON, SHELBYVILLE, AND TAYLORVILLE.
Recruitment challenges persist as police agencies seek qualified candidates
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The shortage of police officers continues to be a problem nationwide. Some are now concerned that the recent shooting of Sonya Massey will make it harder to recruit new officers. We talked with two statewide agencies dedicated to the well-being of officers across the state....
Southwest Indiana and Southeast Illinois Brace for Severe Thunderstorms Until 4 PM
Evansville, IN – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Paducah, Kentucky, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for a small portion of southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois, effective until 4 PM CDT. The primary concern with this late morning and midday round of thunderstorms is damaging winds reaching up to 60 mph, with the potential for large hail up to quarter size.
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Illinois quick hits: Report on Harrisburg youth center; child labor law updates
Prosecutors argue Madigan's case continues Federal prosecutors are rejecting the notion that charges against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should be tossed because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The justices found that a statute criminalizing bribery among state and local officials does not also criminalize after-the-fact rewards known as gratuities. Madigan, accused of reaping the benefits of private legal work that was illegally steered to his law firm, faces bribery and racketeering charges. ...
Illinois: With a month to go before it opens, Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino looks to fill dozens of jobs
Illinois: With a month to go before it opens, Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino looks to fill dozens of jobs. Hard Rock Casino Rockford will officially open its doors on Friday, August 30th, and the company is still looking to hire workers to fill 54 open positions. Story continues below.
Applications still open for archery deer hunting around Lake Springfield
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — The City of Springfield’s City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are partnering again this year to allow archery deer hunting on specific properties around Lake Springfield from October through December. IDNR’s Illinois Recreational Access...
Hundreds of customers without power following severe storms in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Hundreds of customers are without power Tuesday morning following severe storms in Springfield. City Water Light and Power crews are responding to a number of power outages with over 400 customers across nine circuits impacted, mostly on the north end of Springfield. That number was as of 10:40 a.m. The number of outages is dropping as crews work to restore power. Over 4,000 were initially without power early Tuesday.
2024 NFL Preseason TV Schedule
The Chicago Bears, one of the NFL’s oldest and proudest franchises, are clawing their way back to contention. The Bears took quarterback Caleb Williams (pictured above with head coach Matt Eberflus), the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner from USC, with the No. 1 overall selection at the NFL Draft. Eight picks later, they took Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze.
Illinois Welcomes Its First Dockside Cannabis Dispensary in Fox Lake, Offering Unique Boating Customer Experience
The cannabis industry in Illinois has hit a new milestone with the opening of the state's first dockside dispensary in a Chicago suburb, Fox Lake. Serving both landlubbers and waterborne customers alike, Smokehouse made its debut on 44 US 12, offering a unique experience to cannabis shoppers, as detailed by FOX 32. In a market that continues to grow, this new dispensary provides an added convenience for customers arriving via the Chain O' Lakes with boat slips and a dedicated attendant.