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Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary with Mag Mile disco party
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday with a disco party on the Mag Mile!The event will feature a live DJ, interactive photo booth, and the illinois lottery draw ball machine giving participants a chance to draw a number and win cash prizes of $500, $150 or $50 as well as instant tickets and other fun prizes. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs.The party will also have a giant 35-foot disco ball.The Illinois Lottery event is at Pioneer Court starting at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Illinois deputy allegedly shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Shots fired call ends with multiple arrests and weapons charges
On July 15, 2024, around 12:16 PM, Macomb Police responded to a report of shots fired near Albert St. and Piper St. in Macomb. Upon arrival, officers confirmed no injuries, identified that the suspects had fled, and initiated evidence collection. A search for the suspect vehicle was conducted throughout the neighborhood. Subsequently, MPD officers and detectives pursued leads, gathered evidence at the scene, and successfully located the vehicle. Information indicated the suspects were potentially armed and located in a residence on Derry Ln. in Macomb.
Leatherneck Volleyball Earns AVCA Academic Status
Thursday, July 18, 2024 | By: WIU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS MACOMB – The Western Illinois University volleyball program was honored for their performance in the classroom this past season, earning American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Honors. The Leathernecks posted a team average GPA of 3.617 in the spring semester and a 3.465 GPA in the fall semester. This is the fourth straight season the Western Illinois volleyball program has earned AVCA honors and the 12th time since 2006. "I am very proud of the work members of our team put into their academics," Western Illinois University volleyball coach Dale Starr...
Chatham Jaycees host 49th annual event
Chatham's big summer event celebrating that delicious, golden food staple is almost here. It's none other than the long-running, annual Sweet Corn Festival by the Chatham Jaycees. This is the 49th year for the event. Things start at 4:30 p.m. Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Little Miss Sweet Corn pageant, games for children, more than 70 vendors and, of course, loads of sweet corn. The Lovelorn and Revel in Red provide the musical entertainment before the event closes for the evening at 11:30 p.m. A full day of events begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with the Sweet Corn Festival 5K. Activities include demonstrations, a volleyball tournament, ancient athletics competition and the famous Cow Chip Throw at 2 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by Soul Experience and The Shenanigans before the event ends at 11:30 p.m. There's no telling how many ears of corn will be consumed. One thing is for certain, if you want to help shuck all that corn, then report to the park today. For a complete schedule, visit chathamjaycees.net.
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Feds: Healthcare scam included pharmacy in Carthage
A Florida man is charged in a mail-order pharmacy and healthcare kickback scheme that included a western Illinois pharmacy. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on July 16 against Franz (aka Frank) Peter Suess, 77, of Wellington, Florida. He is charged with:. One count of conspiracy to commit wire...
West Prairie (Colchester) Trap team receives FOP donation
The Spoon River Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 427 presented the West Prairie High School (Colchester) Trap Shooting Team with a $500 check as a donation to the program on Saturday, July 13. Present at the check donation were, left to right, Trap Team Coach Andy Jackson; Lodge 427 President Donald “Ike” Ike Hackett; Lodge 427 Treasurer Andy Zimmerman; team members Cameron Peters, Cody Peters and Aiden Percy; and McDonough County FOP Trustee Jim Percy.
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