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Western Illinois professor urges unity after layoffs
(The Center Square) – Western Illinois University officials are focusing on equity gaps and underserved students after major budget deficits led to faculty and staff layoffs. WIU Interim President Kristi Mindrup announced 89 job cuts in addition to the 36 layoffs announced in June. Fifty-seven faculty positions and 32 staff positions are being eliminated with the latest round of cuts. Mindrup said student retention will be a significant focus as...
Report shows many Illinois communities have forever chemicals in their drinking water
(The Center Square) – A new report shows that forever chemicals, or PFAS, are contaminating drinking water supplies in communities all around Illinois. Research by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that many Illinois communities have levels of PFAS above the proposed limit, including in areas from Mt. Vernon to Metro East to Rockford. The group is calling on Congress to boost funding to tackle what they call a “growing environment and public health crisis.” ...
Kirlin's Gifts announces move to Prairie Trails Crossing
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — Kirlin's Gifts, a Quincy shopping staple since 1948, has announced its upcoming move to Prairie Trails Crossing, east of the intersection of I-172 and Broadway. Kirlin's said that the move from the Quincy Town Centre, set to be completed by September 20th, represents an opportunity...
Illinois Please Rise for the Chicago National Anthem [VIDEO]
The eyes of the world are on Chicago this week as the Democratic National Convention takes over the United Center and McCormick Place. Comedy Shows Live from Theaters in Chicago for DNC. While the convention is in town, some late-night comedy talk shows are taping their programs from historic Chicago...
5 local teachers up for Missouri Teacher of the Year honor
Back-to-school means back to work for nearly 66,000 teachers across Missouri. Among the thousands, five local teachers are in the running for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Teacher of the Year award. 16 teachers state-wide are nominated for the honor. The list includes teachers from multiple grade levels, subject areas and nearly […]
Iowa Breaks a Record It Hopes to Never Break Again
The state of Iowa broke a 20-year-old record this year and it's a record that Iowans would be perfectly fine with never breaking again. The worst part about this record-setting year is we're only 2/3rds of the way through 2024. There is still plenty of time for the state of Iowa to add to this total tornado count, which is pretty scary.
Iowans Are Already Saving Up For Our Favorite Halloween Decoration
We're getting close to spooky season. My social media feed is split. Half of the posts are claiming it's spooky season now, jack-o-lanterns go on the porch right now and everything in the kitchen is now pumpkin-flavored. The other half of the posts are clinging onto the dog days of summer for dear life.
Northeast Missouri man gets 5 years for stealing $800 steel trailer
LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. — A northeast Missouri man with a criminal history is headed to the Missouri Department of Corrections for a stealing case. Pharris Goodwin, 36, of Kahoka, pleaded guilty last week to one count of felony stealing. The Lewis County Sheriff's Office said Goodwin stole a steel...
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.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Why JB Pritzker says Illinois can claim Kamala Harris as native daughter
Long before she strode on stage Monday at the United Center as the Democratic presidential nominee, a very young Kamala Harris toddled around a house in Evanston, 13 miles to the north. Harris, born in California in 1964, owes her Illinois connection to her parents’ careers in academia. After...
Nonprofit launches initiative to empower adopted, foster and kinship students
ICARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families offers specialized training to support mental health success. A new, Chicago-based nonprofit is making strides to improve the futures of Illinois’ adopted, foster and kinship students. Founded in February by Laura Adams, iCARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families is introducing a free online training program...
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
‘The Daily Show’ Takes Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Drinking, Gets Him to Debate Whether ‘The Bear’ Is a Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)
CHICAGO — “The Daily Show” kicks off in Chicago on Monday with Governor J.B. Pritzker taking show correspondent Jordan Klepper around Chicago. And that meant several bars, including The Gman Tavern, Murphy’s Bleachers and Guthries Tavern. While they participated in some daydrinking, Klepper got Pritzker to open up on a few key issues — such as whether Chicago-based Emmy winner “The Bear” should be considered a comedy.DNC Host Tony Goldwyn on Meeting Kamala Harris for the First Time and a Potential Taylor Swift Endorsement: 'Could Be Significant' “I don’t know why it’s in the comedy category, but I got to say it’s...
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