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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.
Rockford offers $200 rewards for information that leads to ATV citations, impounds
Rockford will offer $200 rewards for information that leads to citations for the illegal operation or impoundment of off-highway or ATVs as police ramp up enforcement of strict ordinances approved in 2022. Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd during a news conference on Tuesday said the 911 center has created a new code to better track all-terrain vehicle complaints and she has assigned a second officer to follow up on complaints regarding ATVs. ...
Babies ‘R’ Us is returning to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Babies ‘R’ Us, which closed up shop in Rockford in 2018, is coming back. Retailer Kohl’s announced that it will be opening new Babies ‘R’ Us sections inside 11 stores in Illinois, including the Forest Plaza location in Rockford, at 6125 E State Street. “We see significant opportunity in the baby […]
Why this Harlem football player drew little notice and why he picked Oklahoma State
It sounded too good to be true. But it is definitely true. Jordan Vyborny, a tight end who caught only 13 passes for 166 yards his junior year at Harlem, became an overnight NCAA Division I recruit after moving to Utah to live with his uncle and enrolling at Corner Canyon, which has won three of the last five Utah Class 6A state titles and played in the state championship game five years in a row.
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
New speeding prevention campaign targets deadly driving behaviors in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Several local law enforcement agencies united on Tuesday to promote a new campaign targeting speeding. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Region 5, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway, along with local law enforcement, to launch a nationwide speed campaign titled "Speeding Catches Up with You."
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 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...
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...
Hard Rock Casino announces The Nielsen Trust, Akon to play opening weekend
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hard Rock Casino Rockford announced The Nielsen Trust with Rick Nielsen, and Akon will perform at the “star-studded Guitar Smash” to accompany the grand opening celebration. The Nielsen Trust, featuring Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen, will perform on Thursday, August 29th to an invitation-only crowd. The casino said free tickets will […]
Three additional Chicago area tornadoes confirmed…
NWS hard working survey crews identify three additional tornadoes; area total now stands at 27, adding to the all-time record. Details on the tornado that hit by O’Hare International Airport…. The record-breaking number of tornadoes that touched down in the Chicago and Rockford areas during last Monday’s Derecho continues...
New IL bill requires weather radios installed in recently built mobile homes
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new bill in the Capitol aims to keep everyone a bit safer during severe weather, particularly those who live in mobile homes. Now, weather radios are required to be installed in newly manufactured mobile homes. Ed Shimon, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, knows this […]
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