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Crime of the Week: Arson at the Gillespie Building on JDC Grounds
The Morgan Scott Cass Crime Stoppers are seeking information to assist the Jacksonville Police, The Jacksonville Fire Department, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal in their investigation of the arson that occurred at the Gillespie Building on the grounds of the former Jacksonville Developmental Center. At approximately 6:45AM on Monday,...
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to welcome families to Du Quoin State Fair
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Children family services will soon welcome hundreds of foster parents to celebrate how they are changing the lives of thousands of Illinois youth. DCFS is celebrating its 39th annual foster and adoptive family picnic. This year’s theme is “Be a Child’s...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Illinois High School Football Rankings: Loyola Academy Tops 2024 MaxPreps List
The Loyola Academy Ramblers lead the 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 Illinois high school football rankings, aiming for their third consecutive state championship. They boast a remarkable 45-2 record since 2021, with undefeated seasons in 2023 and the COVID-shortened 2021 campaign. Key seniors include LB Donovan Robinson and QB Ryan Fitzgerald, both committed to Division I programs. Edwardsville’s Iosa Epenesa is highlighted as the top player in the state, with impressive defensive stats fueling expectations for his team this season.
Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physician Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center receive 7th Magnet with Distinction Recognition nationally
URBANA, Ill. — Carle Health on Aug. 19 became only the seventh healthcare organization nationwide to receive – with Distinction – the nation’s highest honor for nursing and organizational excellence. Carle Foundation Hospital (CFH) in Urbana, Carle Physician Group (CPG) offices throughout the area and Carle...
District 87 is not considering a cell phone ban in Bloomington schools
District 87 is not considering a districtwide cell phone ban for students during school hours, according to superintendent David Mouser, as districts across the country experiment with such bans starting this fall. Unit 5 is currently mulling implementing a phone ban in its schools, with the school board last month...
Illinois quick hits: Supreme Court upholds block on slating law
Supreme Court upholds block on slating law The Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that blocked a change in the state’s election law that would have kept 14 candidates off the ballot in the 2024 general election. On May 3, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new “anti-slating” legislation into law, changing the rules for ballot access in the middle of an election cycle. The...
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Illinois State Champ and ‘BOTR’ IMer Izzy Beu to swim for UGA next fall (2025)
With the fastest 200 IM time of both Georgia's 2025 and 2024 recruiting classes, Beu will look to bolster UGA’s IM group with the graduation of Zoie Hartman. Current photo via Izzy Beu. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
Fudge Sold at Marshalls Stores in IN, IL & KY Recalled For Potential Mold Contamination
According to a press release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a Canadian fudge company has recalled a product sold in Marshalls and TJMAXX stores nationwide, including Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky "due to potential mold growth contamination." Montreal Fudge May Be Contaminated with Mold Growth. The company, Authentik Fudge...
Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
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