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Washington approves bid for evidence building
WASHINGTON, Ill. – A new evidence building for the Washington Police Department took another step forward this week. The city council this week awarded a bid to P.J. Hoerr for around $2.3 million, after voting against an amendment in June to cover cost increases. The location would be next to the fire station near Five Points.
Pioneer Parkway and other road projects begin Monday
PEORIA, Ill. – The road construction season in the Peoria area continues with more projects beginning Monday. The intersection of Pioneer Parkway and Harker Drive in Peoria will be modified to a right-in, right-out configuration. (See above) This means the shared turn lane on Pioneer Parkway at the intersection...
Industry changes now in effect for Illinois realtors, home buyers
(The Center Square) – Illinois home buyers are now facing a different landscape in the real estate industry. For decades, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) required home sale listing brokers to provide an offer of compensation to a buyer’s agent up front. That usually was a 6% split between a seller’s broker and buyer’s agent. Groups of home sellers brought lawsuits against the NAR for its standard commission structure,...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
PCCEO looking to fill teaching vacancies for its Early Head Start program
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — PCCEO, or Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, is searching for qualified teachers to fill its Early Head Start program, specifically for children from the ages of 3 to 5. The Early Head Start program concentrates on enhancing child development and supports families during the...
A breakdown of the WIU layoffs by department
This month’s layoffs at Western Illinois University affected departments across the campus, though some were hit harder than others. The administration provided the information through a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Community News Brief, which shared the details with TSPR. Unit A (Tenured and tenure-track) Faculty --...
Concept plan approved for 160 acre - 656 unit Oswego housing development
Housing developers continue to use a concept plan approach before the Oswego Village Board. At this week’s meeting, Carrie Hansen of Schoppe Design Associates, explained the reason. Of the 160 acres near the southwest intersection of Route 30 and Wolf’s Crossing, 81.9 acres will be for residential featuring 125...
La Salle County Nursing Home, Arc of Streator Hit with Significant State Fines in Q2
Some long-term-care facilities in Starved Rock Country have landed on a list they don't want to be on. The La Salle County Nursing Home, and Arc of Streator, have each been hit with fines of $25,000 by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The state agency has issued its most recent quarterly report, and says a number of homes join the facilities in violating the Nursing Home Care Act. The county home and Arc of Streator were specifically cited for falling short in a number of areas, including following comprehensive resident care plans, having written policies and procedures governing all services provided by the facility, and keeping the facility free of accident hazards whenever possible. Other area facilities were hit with fines, too. Sandwich Rehab has been fined $7,100. Pleasant View Lutheran Home in Ottawa owes $2,200 in fines from the second quarter, as does Arcadia Care of Morris.
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
One dead after morning crash
TAZEWELL COUNTY (25News Now) -A man is dead following a car accident Saturday morning. The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office responded to the intersection of Towerline Road and Toboggan Avenue in rural Green Valley for a two-vehicle accident. Police were alerted at 11:16 a.m. of the accident. The victim was...
Pritzker says Trump suggested nets to stop Asian carp invasion of Great Lakes
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast on day four of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that former President Donald Trump suggested using nets to stop Asian carp...
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