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Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Local entrepreneur Ryan Rydell cast on reality TV show "The Blox"
The Stateline has a reality TV contestant to root for in Ryan Rydell as he showcases his business “My City Guide” on TV. Rydell, owner of RyCOM Creative and founder of the digital franchise business "My City Guide," has been chosen as a contestant for the reality TV competition, "The Blox." Created and hosted by reality TV star Wes Bergmann, known for his appearances on MTV's "The Real World" and "The Challenge," "The Blox" is dubbed as the world’s “largest live-in start-up competition.” The show is currently available on Prime Video, Facebook Series, and the BetaBlox app.
Undocumented Illinois residents can now get standard driver's licenses
Under provisions of a new law, undocumented residents in Illinois are now eligible to receive four-year driver’s licenses. According to HB 3882, which went into effect July 1, those residents can now receive standard licenses and identification cards instead of the previously issued Temporary Visitor’s Driver’s License.
Illinois Sinkhole Causes Road Closures In Machesney Park
After a massive sinkhole opened up on a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, another one popped up in Machesney Park. Hitting way too close to home. Sinkholes are my greatest fear. It always has been ever since that story came out about that guy in Florida who was sleeping and a sinkhole just swallowed him up while he was sleeping. Unbelievable. So terrifying it could really happen to anybody.
Illinois Finally Signs Agreement to Build $1B Invasive Carp Barrier, Now That the State Isn’t on the Hook for Entire Lifelong Maintenance Tab
After months of negotiations, Illinois finally signed onto a project partnership agreement this week with the state of Michigan and the Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with construction of what’s largely viewed as the last line of defense against invasive carp entering the Great Lakes. The best...
Still no closure in 2021 Belvidere triple homicide of father and sons
BELVIDERE, Ill.. (WTVO) – The 27-year-old man accused of killing a Belvidere dad and his two young sons in 2021 appeared in a Boone County courtroom Wednesday, dredging up feelings of anger and sorrow among local residents. Alize Smith is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of 31-year-old Andrew Hintt […]
Oglesby Seeking Homeowners Interested In Housing Rehab Program
Like anything else, home repairs aren't cheap. If you live in Oglesby, there may be assistance available to repair your home. The city recently sent out surveys to some folks concerning a housing rehabilitation grant the city is seeking next year. The grant helps low-income, senior, disabled and single-parent homeowners repair their homes or make them accessible to allow persons to live in their homes longer. There's no cost to the homeowner.
Princeton DMV will close until August for renovations; pop-up to open
PRINCETON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Illinois Secretary of State is upgrading its Princeton DMV facility to a “One-Stop-Shop” design, offering a more customer-focused and efficient DMV experience, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. The DMV will temporarily close from July 8 to July 30 during the renovations. During...
QCA martial artist in the fight of his life against cancer
A Quad-City martial artist is taking on the fight of his life: cancer. John Morrow, owner of Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts in Moline, has had a long career of. fighting and giving. Morrow was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, but it hasn’t stopped the 72-year-old from doing what he loves, instructing martial arts and fundraising for charity. Morrow has raised thousands over the years by performing great physical feats, and he’s planning to do even more fundraising despite his cancer diagnosis.
Blackhawk Technical College graduates third industrial maintenance program
JANESVILLE – Seventeen students completed Blackhawk Technical College’s accelerated industrial maintenance program Wednesday, marking the third graduating class of this initiative, which was funded by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. “There’s so much opportunity right here in our stateline for building a career,” Greg Phillips, dean of manufacturing, apprenticeship, technology and transportation, told the graduates. “My hope is that you have a better understanding of your personal interest and that the AIM program helped you or sparked you to build on...
Two years after the Highland Park shooting, Illinois senators continue to fight for gun control
HIGHLAND PARK, IL – Two years have passed since the tragic shooting at the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has joined community members, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and other local officials to pay tribute to the seven victims whose lives were taken.
Itasca Prepares for Illinois’ Biggest July 4th Fireworks Show
The suburban village of Itasca in Chicago is all set up for an impressive Independence Day celebration with what’s been called the largest July 4th fireworks show in Illinois. Work crews started early this week to make sure everything is ready for the big show. Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn...
Illinois fireworks: Full list of Chicago, suburban fireworks shows, parades for July 4
While Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks took place Wednesday, there are still plenty of suburban fireworks shows and parades set to take place on July 4, with some celebrations set to take place over the weekend. Here's a full list of fireworks shows and parades scheduled for Independence Day and Fourth...
Louie’s Tap House hosts Artisan Market
The monthly Artisan Market outside Louie’s Tap House is growing steadily in size and popularity. Joe Giacone is the general manager at Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Road in Roscoe. The bar/restaurant has become a popular gathering place for lunch, cocktail time and, more recently for Sunday brunch, 9 a.m. to noon every Sunday.
Fireworks canceled due to unruly crowd
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – This year’s traditional fireworks celebration in Lan-Oak Park was cancelled around 9:15 p.m. after members of the crowd broke through the fencing surrounding the fireworks zone at the north end of the park. Melrose Pyrotechnics, who has contracted with Lan-Oak Park District...
Hunt Strikes Out Ten as Rattlers Shut Out Beloit 2-0
K.C. Hunt became the first Wisconsin Timber Rattlers pitcher to reach double digits in strikeouts in a game this season as he struck out ten over 5-1/3 shutout innings to earn the win in Wisconsin’s 2-0 victory over the Beloit Sky Carp on Wednesday night at ABC Supply Stadium.
Angel Reese Gets Emotional & Tears Up After Learning She Was Selected To WNBA All-Star Team
Angel Reese is officially an All-Star. On Tuesday night, the WNBA revealed their All-Star rosters after receiving over 380,000 votes from fans. Top 5 Fan All-Star voting breakdown: 1. Caitlin Clark – 700,735 votes2. Aliyah Boston – 618,680 votes 3. A’ja Wilson – 607,300 votes4. Breanna Stewart – 424,135 votes 5. Angel Reese – 381,518 […] The post Angel Reese Gets Emotional & Tears Up After Learning She Was Selected To WNBA All-Star Team appeared first on BroBible.
Village of Cherry Valley changes mind about removing 100-year-old brick street
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — The village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees voted against the original plan of repaving the iconic bricks that make up State Street. After last week’s board meeting, where multiple residents showed up to provide public comment to the issue, Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen was tasked with asking each individual […]
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