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Illinois schools need to fill 4K teaching positions
Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois State Board of Education is launching a $6 million campaign to recruit school teachers. This is to address the serious shortages in the industry across the state. The campaign is especially for bilingual and special education in rural and urban communities. The board said its annual unfilled positions data collected […]
Football practice begins across Illinois. Here are the top players
High school football practice starts Monday. A long summer of early mornings, hot days and tough workouts culminates with the beginning of the 2024 season. Teams across the Peoria area will hit the gridiron in the morning or after school. ...
Recap: Team Lorenz Overcomes Early Deficit for 6-3 Victory Over Team McQuillin
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Corner infielder Tori Vidales and middle infielder Anissa Urtez each collected two hits and pitcher Aleshia Ocasio earned her third straight victory in the circle as Team Lorenz battled back for a 6-3 victory over Team McQuillin to complete Saturday’s Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season doubleheader at Parkway Bank Sports Complex.
Illinois school districts seek sales tax dollars
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans already face a high tax burden and now DeKalb County school districts are asking voters to raise sales taxes for schools. Sales taxes would go up 1% in DeKalb County if voters approve the County School Facility Occupation Tax. DeKalb County Board Vice Chairman John Frieders told The Center Square […]
Black bear spotted in Illinois
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Black bears are on the move! More black bear sightings have been reported in Illinois. People reported seeing bears from Columbia to Belleville. In one case, a baby black bear was spotted in Caseyville and it is said to be moving northeast. The...
REO Speedwagon Rescuing Illinois Rock Hall Destroyed by a Twister
The Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Joliet was on the wrong end of a tornado that damaged the area in July, but some of their famous alumni are coming to the rescue. REO Speedwagon is helping with the repair efforts. The Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
How to view the Perseid meteor shower this weekend in Illinois
The annual and beloved Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on Monday, Aug. 12. At that time, over 60 "shooting stars" — a misnomer — could ideally be seen per hour in the night sky, conditions permitting. Unfortunately, Peoria-area conditions might not permit. The National Weather Service office in Lincoln predicts overcast skies...
‘Don’t Answer Her’: Illinois Nail Salon Tech Allegedly Tells Woman She Doesn’t Serve Black People. White Customer Rushes to Worker’s Defense and Is Hit with a Brilliant Clap Back, Video Shows
A Black woman alleged in a video she posted to TikTok that she was denied service at a nail salon because of her race. TikTok […] ‘Don’t Answer Her’: Illinois Nail Salon Tech Allegedly Tells Woman She Doesn’t Serve Black People. White Customer Rushes to Worker’s Defense and Is Hit with a Brilliant Clap Back, Video Shows
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