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Gov. J.B. Pritzker cites ‘private conversations’ in declining to discuss VP possibility
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday continued to sidestep questions about whether he’s under consideration as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, again saying he would not discuss “private conversations.” The comments were Pritzker’s first to local media since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid over the weekend, and came a day after ...
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
OPRF switches gears after Illinois requires ACT exam for graduation
With an official switch back to the ACT exam, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 209 will be looking to bring in services to help students prepare for the college readiness assessment. “We have outside agencies that will come in and provide ACT support or test prep, just...
Illinois quick hits: Flood clean kits available; unclaimed property auction
Flood clean kits available Residents of Nashville, Illinois, will be able to collect cleanup kits from the American Red Cross this week to help with flooding recovery efforts. Last week, multiple inches of rain fell, leading to flash flooding in Nashville and the surrounding area. Local emergency officials warned of an imminent dam failure and evacuated over 200 residents. ...
Gun goes off during fight after DeKalb County man finds girlfriend with another man
CORTLAND, Ill. (WTVO) — A Cortland man came home from a business trip to find his girlfriend with another man, according to police, and a gun went off as he was battering the victim with it. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Deangelo Flynn, 23, returned to an apartment in the 200 block of […]
Raising an Olympian: Former Rock Island track star Courtney Lindsey’s mom shares his journey
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Former Rock Island track star Courtney Lindsey will be competing at the Olympics in Paris and his mom has been right by his side. Lindsey’s mom, Larondia Vesey says his love for running didn’t come at a young age, but once he discovered it, the rest was history.
Beloit Senior Legion Bandits roll past Racine 10-1 in regional play
BELOIT — When opportunity knocked on Wednesday night, the Beloit Senior Legion Bandits gladly answered. Beloit took advantage of an error, two walks and a hit batter to help surge ahead for a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning and put the game away for good in the sixth, a three-run inning that started with a trio of walks. And the Bandits moved to 2-0 in the...
Swansea’s Rep. Hoffman’s Initiatives To Curb Catalytic Converter Theft, Strengthen Move Over Laws, Signed By Governor
– A pair of initiatives led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Illinois Secretary of State were signed into law Friday, July 19, 2024, strengthening the state’s move over “Scott’s Law” zones and bringing increased scrutiny to catalytic converter transactions in order to reduce their theft.
Golf outing raises $84K for Beloit police and fire
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - The second annual Backin’ the Badge golf outing, held by Hendricks Commercial Properties, raised $84,024. The money raised goes toward equipment, training and physical and mental health needs for first responders. “Supporting those who serve and protect our city is central to our mission,” said...
Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit to Feature Four Restaurants, Bar, and 312 Hotel Rooms
The future Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit, Wisconsin, will feature four restaurants with an outdoor patio, a 62-seat bar, and an 18-story hotel with 312 rooms. The $405 million project will be built at the southeast corner of Willowbrook and Colley roads between Willowbrook Road and Interstate 39-90. Ho-Chunk Casino will...
Merrill Community Center discontinuing all programs
BELOIT, Wis. -- Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties announced Tuesday it will no longer provide afterschool and summer programming for youth and regular programming for area seniors at the Merrill Community Center.
Judge orders demolition of South Beloit's Garden Hotel; owners fined $8.8 million
Winnebago County Circuit Court Judge Ronald Barch has ordered the demolition of the long-neglected Garden Hotel and Conference Center and imposed a staggering $8.8 million fine on its owners, New Chapter Group, Inc. The ruling follows a protracted legal battle over persistent code violations at the property located at 200 Dearborn Avenue, which had remained a blight on South Beloit for over 1,600 days.
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