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Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” […]
Ogle County Sports Roundup: Aug. 26, 2024
The Oregon High School varsity boys golf team defeated Hinckley-Big Rock 183-232 on Thursday, Aug. 15. Brogan Wilkinson led the Hawks with a team-low 42 to earn medalist honors. Nole Campos and Jackson Messenger each fired 44 in the win. Oregon’s JV boys and varsity girls golf teams played a...
Local teams hold preseason scrimmages
Both local high school football teams warmed up for the 2024 season with scrimmages Friday. The Kewanee Boilermakers opened their season with two intrasquad scrimmages, for frosh-soph and varsity. The Boilers’ regular-season opener is Friday at Kewanee Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. versus the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers. The gates will...
2024 Yorkville Hometown Days features full entertainment lineup, fun activities over Labor Day weekend
The United City of Yorkville is hosting the 2024 Hometown Days Festival this Thursday through Sunday at Beecher Park located at 908 Game Farm Road. the festival is free to attend, and free parking will be available. The festival will feature carnival rides on Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m....
Danville to Host Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament
Some of the top horseshoe pitchers in the state will be in Danville this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament. The competition begins Friday, August 30th, and continues through Sunday, September 1st at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex. The park is located along Bowman Avenue,...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
MCLEAN COUNTY – The state’s top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozens of video gaming machines being stolen across Illinois including in McLean and DeWitt counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of...
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