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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...
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.
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.
Is Illinois a swing state this year? Here's everything you need to know
As Democrats and Republicans try to attract voters ahead of the November presidential election, both party's nominees are focusing on campaigning in a handful of states, known as swing states. A swing state is one where both parties have similar levels of support and could play a key role in...
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
Community Spotlight: Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois is a foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations in nine counties in Central Illinois. The grants can be used for any durable goods — anything that is hard and durable. Allison Winters, the President and CEO of the Community Foundation, came on The Morning […]
DNC notebook: Moore takes a (hot dog) stand, Warnock recalls his Baltimore days
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker engage in a different type of dog fight, and Sen. Raphael Warnock shows off his Baltimore bona fides in a speech to the Maryland delegation at the DNC.
Local Sports Results For Friday
Winning Pitcher Meinhart 7.0 innings 3 hits 0 runs 3 bb 4 ks. Losing Pitcher Hakman 1.0 inning 3 hits 2 runs 1 earned 2 bb. 3rd Place Jacon Vonderheide Windsor/Stew-Stras – 77 4th Place Max Taylor Central A&M – 78 5th Place Bryce Cowdery Lincolnwood – 78...
Bielema: ‘Excited’ about Illinois ahead of season kickoff
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With Eastern Illinois set to come into Champaign on Thursday night, head coach Bret Bielema expressed excitement for the upcoming season. “There was critical work that got done,” Bielema said. “I’m excited about my staff, support staff, everything from the way our guys are equipped, to the way that they’re nutritionally taken care of and the way they’re medically taken care of.”
U of I YMCA hosting annual ‘Dump and Run’ sale this weekend
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois YMCA is hosting its annual Dump & Run Big Sale this weekend as students return to campus. The Dump & Run program has been a campus staple for over 20 years. It collects unwanted but usable goods that can be used by college students, including furniture, electronics, […]
Illinois staff preparing to face EIU
(WCIA) — Eastern Illinois will play the Illini for the first time in 16 years to kick off the season. After finishing the 2023 season 8-3, the Panthers were ranked second in the Big South/OVC Preseason Poll, quite the turnaround under head coach Chris Wilkerson. “I know they play really good defense, and I know […]
Five takeaways from Aaron Henry on EIU: Illini defense itching to change the narrative; Bailey's big return
Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry met with local reporters on Friday to preview Thursday's season opener against Eastern Illinois (8 p.m., BTN). Here are five takeaways from his media availability. 1. Aaron Henry and the Illini defense are itching to change the narrative. To their credit, neither Bret Bielema nor...
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