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Election integrity efforts underway as IL early voting begins in two months
(The Center Square) – With early voting for the Nov. 5 election beginning in just over two months in Illinois, the political parties are putting out their election integrity teams. Early voting in Illinois begins 40 days before the November election in Illinois, or around Sept. 26. Former Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy said Illinois voting needs reforms. “You know it used to be we had election day, now we...
IN SEARCH OF MORE SPACE
PAXTON — Just as its search for a new public health administrator was finished, the Ford County Public Health Department officially began a new search — this time, for a bigger office building to rent in Paxton to consolidate its operations under one roof. The board of health...
Felon gets 14 years for unlawfully having guns
PAXTON — A former Roberts man was sentenced to 14 years in state prison Tuesday, July 16, after pleading guilty to charges filed in both 2022 and 2023 of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Tony Cole, 46, pleaded guilty as his jury trial was set to...
Bob Asmussen | Fly on the wall
Jul. 24—INDIANAPOLIS — From the home of the Indianapolis 500: coaches and players, start your engines. And get ready for Big Ten football, which kicks off in 36 days when Illinois hosts Eastern Illinois, Minnesota plays North Carolina and Rutgers entertains Howard. After attending Big Ten media days on Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium, here is what I learned, as I embark on my 36th year covering ...
Turning tide in close games a 2024 goal
Jul. 24—INDIANAPOLIS — Seth Coleman didn't have to stress to dip into his memory of the final minutes of last season's game against Wisconsin and the one moment that he felt changed the outcome. Coleman might have been nine months removed from that late October showdown with the Badgers at Memorial Stadium, but the memory was fresh as the veteran outside linebacker recalled it Tuesday ...
A fish come true: Running pet shop is dream job for new owner
Jul. 23—CHAMPAIGN — It all started with a goldfish named Merlin. Justin Brown won the fish at a church event when he was about 10 years old and has been hooked on taking care of aquatic creatures ever since. As a kid, Brown thought Sailfin Pet Shop in Champaign was "the coolest place ever." He dreamed of working at the shop, but owner John Cwaygel said he had to be 18. After waiting to hit ...
Public forum discussing Illinois American Water rate increase tonight in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A state body is holding a public forum Tuesday night to discuss the benefits and downsides of a rate increase for water bills for many Champaign-area residents. The largest water utility company in the state, Illinois American Water, filed earlier this year a $152 million request to increase utility rates. Officials […]
Bears Boost Illinois Girls Flag Football with Halas Hall Event
The Chicago Bears welcomed five new Illinois high school girls flag football programs to Halas Hall, providing jerseys to kickstart their inaugural seasons after the sport was sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association. Coach Matt Eberflus emphasized the importance of growing the game and supporting girls' involvement in football. The Bears have been pivotal in driving the sport's growth in Illinois, maintaining close support for the teams.
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Macomb native, former Western Illinois coach hired by Illini football as senior analyst
PEORIA — Myers Hendrickson has won a job with the Illinois football program. The Macomb native and former Western Illinois football head coach will be senior analyst for the Illini under head coach Bret Bielema. ...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
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