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Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Illinois pension kicks off private credit buildout
The Illinois Police Officer’s Pension Investment Fund (IPOPIF) in Peoria approved a search for a private credit manager to handle a slice of its allocation to the asset class. The move was approved at trustees’ July 19 board meeting and is part of a long-term target allocation of 5% to private credit. The $10 billion […]
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request (Boilingbrook, IL) – AARP Illinois and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Monday urged state regulators to reject Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate-hike request at an Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) public forum in Bolingbrook. The increase would be Illinois American’s third rate hike since 2016.
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Illinois Isn’t Happy
In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied. Olive Garden's Bold Move Leaves Customers with a Bitter Taste. As inflation drives up operational costs...
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL JULY 2024 MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last evening in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : accepted the $40,000 quote to repair the Sewer Department’s camera operating system : accepted the $20,000 quote for a snow plow & controls for the Street Department : approved the $2,500 contribution to the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission for support and services : approved a five-year subscription renewal agreement with Emergency Service Marketing Corporation, Inc. for the Olney Fire Department : agreed to close the portion of the north/south alley between North East & North Washington Streets and between East Scott & East Locust Streets : approved an amendment to the City’s Municipal Code to charge for services outside the City’s jurisdiction & for services to property from outside the City’s jurisdiction : approved three raffle license requests, as presented : approved the re-appointment of Leon Stallard to the Fire Pension Board : reviewed various updates and status reports : and adjourned after no executive session : the next meeting for the Olney City Council will be August 12th.
Illinois EPA set to hold ten hazardous waste collection events this fall, including in Springfield
The Illinois EPA is holding ten Household Hazardous Waste collections this fall. One-day collections are open to all Illinois residents and operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day of the event. Events will be held throughout the state, including in Champaign, Taylorville, East Moline, Decatur, Bloomington, Oregon,...
New Illinois law expands family counseling services for first responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new Illinois law will expand mental health coverage for first responders and their families. The plan requires every self-insured county and municipality cover marriage and couples counseling for police and firefighters. This change will apply to local first responders, Illinois State Police, university law...
Illinois Humanities director: Arts and culture ‘weave our civic fabric’
The executive director of Illinois Humanities said the group’s focus is on making sure the arts and humanities are central to the state and available to everybody. “You can’t have a state that’s just and creative and connected without the humanities,” said Gabrielle Lyon. The head...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
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