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Koehler: Local school districts receiving new funding from the state
PEORIA, Ill. – Eighteen area school districts will be receiving nearly $8 million for much needed improvements to classrooms and school buildings. Democratic State Sen. Dave Koehler, of Peoria, says the money is coming from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula, which overhauled the way Illinois funds its K-12 schools.
Officials: Some Silvis residents along Avenue of the Cities under boil order
SILVIS, Iowa (KWQC) - Some residents in Silvis along Avenue of the Cities are under a boil order. The west side of 9th Street and all of 8th Street from 25th Avenue to Avenue of the Cities currently have no water, city officials said. When water is restored, residents impacted will be under a boil order until further notice.
Ahead of 2024 election, women voters in the Chicago suburbs weigh in on top issues
Illinois voters are hoping to gain a better understanding of where both major presidential candidates stand on various topics after Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks Thursday night, formally accepting the Democratic nomination. Suburban women came out strong to the polls in the 2020 presidential election. "Women are more than...
Rock Falls man convicted of murder, arson in 2020 apartment fire wants new trial
WHITESIDE Co., Ill. (KWQC) - A Rock Falls man convicted last month of setting a fire that killed three in 2020 wants a new trial. On Aug. 16, Assistant Whiteside County Public Defender Dana McCormick filed a motion for a new trial on behalf of 44-year-old Steven Coleman. In July,...
'I woke up mad as hell': UAW's Shawn Fain rallies in Belvidere after death of auto worker
BELVIDERE, Ill. — A day after the death of a Toledo autoworker who had transferred from the Belvidere Assembly Plant, hundreds of UAW members gathered in Belvidere calling on Stellantis to make good on its promises. Just days after delivering his blistering "Trump is a scab" speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday night, UAW President Shawn Fain traveled to Belvidere to be with idled assembly line workers as they grieved the loss of one...
Another Potentially Deadly Virus May Be Coming to Iowa
There are a lot of bugs around Eastern Iowa this summer. Largely because of all the rain we've had, mosquitos are chief among those pesky visitors who love to disrupt our outdoor fun. We all know mosquitos can carry terrible diseases like West Nile Virus. While the chances of getting...
Suburban high school sends students home early due to lunch worker ‘shortage'
A suburban Chicago school district will send students home early for the second day in a row due to a "shortage" of food service workers. In a message posted to its website and social media pages Thursday morning, Ottawa Township High School District 140 said "Due to unforeseen circumstances regarding a shortage of properly certified food service personnel lunch will not be served and students will be dismissed at 11:13 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and dismissed at 10:33 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024."
Concept plan approved for 160 acre - 656 unit Oswego housing development
Housing developers continue to use a concept plan approach before the Oswego Village Board. At this week’s meeting, Carrie Hansen of Schoppe Design Associates, explained the reason. Of the 160 acres near the southwest intersection of Route 30 and Wolf’s Crossing, 81.9 acres will be for residential featuring 125...
The Entire Internet Is Thirsting Over ESPN Host Courtney Cronin After She Caused A Stir In Her Short Black Skirt
Courtney Cronin might not be as well known as other reporters on ESPN, but she surely made a name for herself during a recent post of hers on social media. Cronin has been working for ESPN since August 2017 and covered the Minnesota Vikings for several years before moving to the Windy City to report on the Chicago Bears.
A-List Star Dreams of Switching Lives with Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is a big deal here in the Hawkeye State. It still shocks me sometimes when people outside of Iowa know who she is. As the basketball legend continues to break records on the court, it's not just avid sports fans who are paying attention to her. She's getting a whole lot of love and appreciation from some big names in Hollywood.
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