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Illinois Has A New Group Of Young People To Brag After A National Skills Competition
Dozens of Illinois students are celebrating national success this summer, thanks to their experience for workforce development through SkillsUSA Illinois. Illinois set a record with 100 students finishing in the top 10 at the recent SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in late June in Atlanta, Georgia. Students from...
Madigan lawyers seek dismissal of 14 counts against ex-House speaker, citing Supreme Court ruling
Lawyers for Michael Madigan have asked a federal judge to dismiss 14 criminal counts against the former Illinois House speaker, arguing they have been “upended” by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in an Indiana corruption case. U.S. District Judge John Blakey did not address Madigan’s 73-page motion...
Maaco Opens 16th Location in Illinois
Maaco announced that Bobby Kehagias has opened Maaco’s newest retail center located at 3232 W. Grandville, Waukegan, Ill. Kehagias has had a longtime passion for the automotive industry and has loved being around cars since he was a child. After a 25-year corporate career for a retail company, Kehagias wanted to pivot to a new path that revolves around one of his passions — cars.
Lakeside Technology Park recertified, creates marketing opportunities for Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KHQA) — The Lakeside Technology Park in Hannibal has been recertified as a "Missouri Certified Site" following Tuesday's council meeting. The certification serves as a due diligence checklist of sites like Lakeside and covers prior uses and any causes for concern. Having the certification basically guarantees that...
Hannibal man, two juveniles in custody after robbery of church Tuesday morning
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail and has been charged with accessory to a burglary. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Tuesday, July 16 for Caleb S. Nelson, 19. The charges stem from an incident that began on Monday at approximately 10 a.m. in the 500 block of Munger. Officials with Compassion Church discovered their building had been ransacked and items were missing.
Reorganized course helps Hannibal Cannibal attract 1,800 runners, set fundraising record
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation was the host of the 29th annual Hannibal Cannibal, sponsored by Advance Physical Therapy, on July 6. The opportunity to run a once-in-a-lifetime course because of Missouri 79 construction helped boost registrations to nearly 1,800 participants, helping raise an all-time high of more than $72,000. Money raised in this year’s race will support Hannibal Regional Foundation’s Heart Hero Campaign, which is raising funds to support Hannibal Regional’s new heart center and new services offered at the heart center, including open heart surgery.
Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
Davenport resident earns national Corps of Engineers award
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Mark Cornish of Davenport has been selected as the recipient for the 2023 Civil Works Planning Excellence Award. According to a media release, Cornish was selected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the award for his work on the Lock and Dam 22 Fish Passage project.
Arts Quincy 'Rhythm of Summer' event to feature African drum and dance group Africky LoLo
Quincy, IL (KHQA) — Arts Quincy prepares for its 'Rhythm of Summer' event on July 16. The event will feature a return performance from the West African drum and dance group, Africky LoLo. Blessing Health System will provide a free meal and Kohl Wholesale will be providing free ice...
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