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Spirit Halloween Has 46 Illinois Locations & Some Open in August
For some, we are approaching their favorite time of year when the air gets a chill and costumes are sought. If that describes you, know that Spirit Halloween has 46 locations and I'm hearing that some are already open while others will open in August. Do you enjoy Halloween or...
Big Lots is closing hundreds of stores nationwide. Here's where in Illinois and Indiana
Discount store giant Big Lots has announced plans to close up to 315 stores nationwide as financial issues put pressure on the embattled retailer's future. According to a July 31 filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, the discount retailer said it could close as many as 315 stores as part of an update to its loan terms. That is up from the 150 store closings the company originally announced two months earlier.
Instead of competing for land, some farmers and solar developers want to work side by side
Matt Riggs’ family has been farming in Urbana since 1874. But his parents had to work second jobs to cushion themselves from the volatile corn and soybean markets that dominate Illinois’ agricultural sector. It quickly became clear that Riggs would also need to find another income stream if he wanted to keep the farm. He expects to lose $200 to $300 on each acre of corn this year, but a craft brewery he and his brother started is keeping the family farm afloat. ...
Central Illinois election leaders fight misinformation
PEORIA (25News Now) - With the General Election coming up on Nov. 5, Central Illinois election authorities say they have lots of work to do. In recent years, they have added another thing to their to-do list: fighting misinformation. Local officials were recently alerted to online misinformation that claimed election...
Illinois Police Just Took 318 Guns in Month Long Crackdown
According to the law in Illinois, there are certain individuals who are not supposed to possess firearms. The Illinois State Police just completed a monthly enforcement crackdown to make sure those people are in compliance and it resulted in 318 firearms being taken. Why are some people in Illinois not...
New Tornado Climatology for Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Central Illinois is no stranger to tornadoes and many counties have seen their fair share over the years. The National Weather Service office in Lincoln has released their climatology data for 1950 through 2023. CountyNumber of Tornadoes. Henry32. Bureau28. La Salle42. Knox30. Stark13. Putnam7. Marshall12.
Illinois salon professionals training to recognize signs of domestic violence
Hairstylists and other salon professionals in Illinois are being trained to help victims of domestic violence. Chris Alcorn-Catena is the director of support services for the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, which teaches salon professionals.
Illinois Lottery celebrates 50 years of rich history, from pingpong balls and TV drawings to minting folk-hero millionaires
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first drawing this week, a pioneering gamble that has become an enduring cash cow for the state, and a shared fantasy for millions of players. Plunk down a couple of bucks, stick a ticket in your wallet and, for the...
IDNR looking for public comment on next round of mine reclamation projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking for the public’s thoughts on proposed mine reclamation projects, including some in Central Illinois. The funding for the project comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in 2021. IDNR was awarded $75.7 million in grants for the first year of […]
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