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A breakdown of the WIU layoffs by department
This month’s layoffs at Western Illinois University affected departments across the campus, though some were hit harder than others. The administration provided the information through a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Community News Brief, which shared the details with TSPR. Unit A (Tenured and tenure-track) Faculty --...
Burlington Police arrest man following investigation
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department has announced the arrest of a man on multiple charges. According to a news release, on August 13th, Burlington Police Officers responded to a theft in progress on the property of Ferguson Plumbing. When officers arrived on scene, the suspects fled on foot. Officers...
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
Four people arrested in Lee County on drug charges
Donnellson, IA- The Lee County Narcotics Task Force has announced multiple arrests following the execution of a search warrant. According to a news release, 44 year old Jennifer Morris, 51 year old Jason Anderson, 39 year old Joshua Edwin James Hartman, and 18 year old Kenneth Thompson, all of Donnellson were arrested on multiple drug-related charges.
City hoping to bring summer baseball back to the Gem City
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — This summer, the corner of 18th and Sycamore was unusually silent, with no baseball games played there for the first time since 1995. The Quincy Gems, the former Prospect League baseball team founded in 1996, announced they would not be playing in 2024 and would be looking to relocate.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
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'.
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...
2024 Women’s Cross Country Season Preview
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SLIAC) has released the preseason poll for the sport of women’s cross country. The Gorloks were selected to finish sixth out of nine teams for the 2024 season. 2023 Season Recap: In the third race of the season, Webster co-hosted the Inaugural Gorlok-Griffin Invitational where Natalie Kist and Kianna Patton led the way, placing 13th and 19th, respectively. Destiny Bridges , a transfer student-athlete competing for the ‘Loks this season, earned a medal at the Gorlok-Griffin Inv. with a 10th place finish. In the next race at Hannibal-LaGrange, Symphony Schodroski…
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris and Aster for a welcoming buffet of nectar. Ten...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
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...
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