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Illinois Stewardship Alliance honors outstanding farmers
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Director Costello presented awards to southern, central Illinois farmers on Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. Illinois Stewardship Alliance presented two awards recognizing outstanding farmer leaders for their contribution to sustainable and local agriculture in Illinois. Breese, Illinois farmer Cliff Schuette received the second annual...
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...
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.
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Photos: Evanston dances the night away at Summer Sendoff Block Party
A warm, late summer evening was the perfect backdrop for the Summer Sendoff Block Party featuring local food and beverages, family activities and live music from a band called the Cicadas. Hosted by the Main-Dempster Mile on Friday, Aug. 23, the event was sponsored by the Central Street Consortium –...
Recap: Fifth-Inning Rally Guides Team Kilfoyl to 8-3 Victory
ROSEMONT, Ill. — A four-run rally with two outs in the fifth inning and a strong complete game effort by pitcher Lexi Kilfoyl propelled Team Kilfoyl to an 8-3 victory over Team Ocasio in the penultimate game of the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season at Parkway Bank Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon.
Rockets Fall in Road Contest at Northwestern, 1-0
EVANSTON, Ill. – The Toledo women's soccer team held Northwestern scoreless through the first half, but a 55th-minute goal was the difference in a 1-0 defeat to the Wildcats at Martin Stadium on Sunday. The Rockets (0-2-1) used a strong defensive effort and three saves from Agnes Stenlund to...
Cook County Courthouse Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat
Cook County will open cooling centers as extreme heat is forecasted for the region from Sunday through Tuesday. Cook County will open cooling centers at the County’s Skokie, Maywood and Markham Courthouses 24 hours from Sunday, Aug. 25 at 12 p.m. through Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Residents without adequate access to air conditioning are encouraged to seek respite at a cooling center.
4 Chicago suburbs top list of safest cities in US • Illinois Lottery winner • O'Hare drug bust
CHICAGO - A handful of Chicago suburbs were ranked among the safest and wealthiest cities in the country; a winning Illinois Lottery ticket was sold in Chicago; and a man was arrested at O'Hare Airport with 40 pounds of cannabis in his luggage. These are the top stories on Fox...
Traffic Touchpoint: Week of Aug. 26
QUAD CITIES, Ill., Iowa (KWQC) - A complete list of traffic alerts in the Iowa and Illinois TV6 viewing area. Alerts are ordered by which day they begin. TV6 will continue to update this weekly list as more alerts pop up. Have a traffic alert? Let us know at news@kwqc.com.
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
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...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Union leaders push for sports stadium funding from taxpayers
A rendering of the inside of the Chicago Bears’ proposed lakefront stadium. 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...
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