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Ole Miss men's hoops to face reigning Big Ten champs in preseason charity exhibition
Sources tell Inside the Rebels that the Ole Miss men's basketball program will host reigning Big Ten Champion Illinois Fighting Illini in a preseason charity exhibition matchup inside the SJB Pavilion. Although the matchup will not count in the official record books, the Rebels will waste no time getting a...
Rockford Christian cancels football season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Christian High School confirmed Thursday evening its 2024 varsity football season is canceled. The Royal Lions couldn’t put together a roster for the season due to low numbers. Schools meant to play the Royal Lions now have a gap in their schedule to fill.
Illinois quick hits: Cucumber recall issued; sinkhole impacted Alton park to reopen
Cucumber recall issued Cucumbers in Illinois and 30 other states are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella. The CDC identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized. No one has died from illnesses linked to the cucumbers. One of the sources was...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, Corteva settle suit with farmworkers allegedly sprayed with pesticides
A group of migrant agricultural workers who say they were sprayed with pesticides while working in a central Illinois cornfield in 2019 reached a confidential settlement late last month with Corteva and its Johnston-based subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, ending a three-year lawsuit with the seed giants. The case against the companies that...
Hundreds of Big Lots stores set to close, including several in Illinois and Indiana
Discount retailer Big Lots is set to close over 300 stores nationwide as the company grapples with continued financial issues that have clouded the once-thriving chain's future. A filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission from late last month noted that the retailer could close up to 315 stores...
New Leaf Illinois’ Mission to Expunge Cannabis Records, Helping Thousands
Active in community events like the Bud Billiken Parade, New Leaf Illinois aims to provide a fresh start for those affected by past convictions (Photo Credit: Ethan Davis). On July 10, during National Hemp Month, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced that the Illinois cannabis industry had achieved $1 billion in retail sales.
100 local 4-H members show general projects at Illinois State Fair in Springfield
More than 100 4-H members from Adams, Brown, Hancock, Schuyler and Pike counties competed Aug. 11 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield with their 4-H general projects in areas ranging from welding to photography and more. Six local 4-H members — Marissa Mintle, Everett Hodgson and Claire Taute of...
Champaign man acquitted of murder in deadly 2021 shooting
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - A Champaign man has been acquitted of murder in a deadly 2021 shooting in Urbana. The News-Gazette reports a Champaign County judge ruled the state could not prove that Brian J. Ferrell, 38, did not shoot at Kendall K. Jones, 33, in self-defense on September 11, 2021.
Decatur family is homeless no more, thanks to non-profit
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A non-profit organization in Decatur is finished with its new home for one homeless family. The project showcased the Decatur community working together to provide a special need for the less fortunate. Empowerment Opportunity Center (EOC) Specialist Reese Caldwell is someone who works closely with the candidates. “That’s the reason why […]
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
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