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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.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
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.
WTWO Weather Team will be at Newton Drive-In on Saturday
NEWTON, Ill. (WTWO) – The WTWO Weather Team will be at the Drive N Theatre on Saturday, July 27th in Newton, Illinois for the premier of Twisters. WTWO will be there with giveaways, and the new Storm Tracker. We’d love to see many faces from the community! Gates open at 7:00 CT, 8:00 ET. Twisters […]
Top of the Morning, July 23, 2024
Jul. 23—On Tuesdays, we'll chop it up with our Golfer of the Week. Email nominations to There isn't a more productive pairing than Judy Tennant and Samantha Parkhill, who this month won their eighth Mary Jones Players Cup in Savoy. A prep star Champaign Central, Parkhill, 38, first golfed with Tennant, 67, thanks to her invite to Champaign Country Club in the early 2000s. Golf wasn't an option ...
‘I believe in him’: Illinois has plenty of optimism for Luke Altmyer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — As fall camp draws closer and Illinois shifts its focus towards the season opener against Eastern Illinois, it feels like there is insurmountable pressure on the football program to deliver wins in what will be year four of Bret Bielema’s tenure. A lot of that...
Jakob Dylan brings his musical legacy back to Champaign
The Wallflowers have had a multitude of revolving band members over the years, but it’s the group’s founder and leader who has stayed steadfast and provided the long-haul star power. One attendee of the band’s July 19 show at Virginia Theatre was there just to see him.
It’s guac o’clock at The Burrito Lab, now open
Champaign-Urbana’s newest restaurant The Burrito Lab opened yesterday on University Avenue in what used to be Meet Fresh. The local burrito shop’s motto is: Life deserves mas guac. I want that kind of life, and so yesterday, I went to check it out. The Burrito Lab offers custom burritos, burrito bowls, walking tacos, quesadillas, and salad — all with unlimited toppings including guacamole.
Fighting Illini Earn WBCA Academic Honorable Mention, Lead Big Ten in GPA
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois women's basketball team has earned recognition for its work in the classroom last season, earning honorable mention in the 2023-24 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll, which was announced on Wednesday. The Fighting Illini posted a 3.509 combined GPA during the 2023-24 school year.
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