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More Red Lobsters Closing In Illinois
More Red Lobsters restaurants are closing in Illinois. The seafood chain announced the company is rejecting the leases of an additional 23 locations by this Saturday. That include locations in Bourbonnais, Geneva, Peoria and Champaign. The closures join the more than 100 restaurants that Red Lobster closed earlier this summer during the company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
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...
Our five biggest questions heading into Illinois’ 2024 season
Everyone will tell you at the start of every season that this season will be important. Of course, every program wants to win, but every program is at different stages of development. As an example, Michigan and Washington are entering their ‘rebuild’ phases after losing a substantial amount of talent...
Illinois Basketball’s Championship Opportunity Moves to 2025!
Illinois men's basketball, under Bradh Underwood, has shifted its focus for championship contention from 2026 to potentially 2025. Historically strong, the Fighting Illini have experienced a resurgence with recent NCAA tournament appearances. Despite roster changes and key player departures, Underwood’s strategic addition of transfers and talent aims to position Illinois as a dark horse in the upcoming season. With the 2026 Big Ten Tournament set in Chicago, the urgency to build a competitive team sooner has increased.
Local Sports Results For Saturday
3rd Place Anna Probst & Adi Davidson 3 wins and 1 loss (lost in Finals vs Wheaton Warrenville South) 4th Place Ella Wermert & Allie Ruholl 2 wins 2 losses (lost to St. A in 3rd Place match) 6th Place St. Anthony 13.5 points. Singles #1 Bracket. Anna Greene 1...
Fischer Theatre Seeking More Exposure, Regional Relationships
DANVILLE — It’s hard to compare community theaters and what they can offer the public. It’s not one size fits all. As the Virginia Theatre in Champaign gets ready for renovations early next year, Fischer Theatre officials say the Virginia’s closure likely won’t affect the Danville theater much because of the limitations in what they can book.
Some University of Illinois first-year students disappointed with temporary housing
Monday is the first day of class at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Some first-year students are disappointed with housing that lacks privacy and natural light. Amelie Lagunas is a first-year student majoring in early childhood education. She’s sharing a windowless student lounge inside Florida Avenue Residence Hall with three other roommates.
DREAAM opens up community store to hand out supplies
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) –Even though the school year has already started for some, one Champaign-based non profit is making it their mission this weekend to make sure families are well-prepared. DREAAM opened up their community store to give out extra supplies like backpacks and shoes. Any student grades K-12 could take advantage to help start […]
Danville District 118 Called for E-Learning Day Tues Aug 27th Due to Excessive Heat
Because of the extreme heat and humidity expected Tuesday, Danville School District 118 has decided to transition to an E-Learning Day. Again, it is for Tuesday (August 27th, 2024). All students are expected to participate in e-learning from home, following the guidelines and schedules provided by their teachers. Additionally, all...
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
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