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Millions of Ovens Popular in Illinois Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
There are more than a million Samsung ovens that are very popular in Illinois that are now under an urgent product recall due to a fire hazard according to a new safety bulletin. I don't normally make much noise about product recalls since they happen all the time, but this...
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. ...
Pastor Embraces Call to Build 300 Homes; ‘Tears Come to Their Eyes When You Hand Them the Key’
In 2011, Christ Church in Lake Forest sought to bless the families of North Chicago. David Weil, then its executive pastor, felt God stir his heart to lead that effort. He walked into Senior Pastor Mike Woodruff’s office. “We’re out in the streets expressing God’s love for people,” says...
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...
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.
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'.
‘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
Koehler-Chung battery recycling bill becomes Illinois law
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed a battery recycling law sponsored by State Rep. Sharon Chung of Bloomington and State Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria. Under the law, battery sellers or distributors will have to develop a recycling stewardship program for small- to medium-sized batteries by 2026. Medium-sized batteries include those made for electric bikes and scooters.
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