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High School Football Preview: Monmouth-Roseville
MONMOUTH, Ill. (KWQC) - The Monmouth-Roseville Titans are blessed this year with over half of their starters on both sides of the ball coming back, and they’re ready to make a run back to the postseason. “This is the biggest, the strongest, the most experienced group I’ve ever coached...
WIU Women’s Golf Hosting Annual Stagette Fundraiser
MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois University women's golf program is hosting its 18th Annual Ladies Stagette Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 28 at Harry Mussatto Golf Course. The event is a four-lady scramble with a shotgun start and costs $60. The cost includes nine holes of golf with a cart, dinner, and a mulligan. The day begins at 4:30 p.m. with check-in and warm-up. Play commences at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow. For more information, or to sign-up, visit https://bit.ly/3XaqG4S, or email Spencer Conlin at [email protected].
Five Faculty Members Among the New Faces at Monmouth College
You may have heard that Monmouth College has a new president, as Patricia Draves has returned to the school where she taught chemistry from 2002-06 to lead the institution. Her inauguration ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 4 on Wallace Hall Plaza as part of Homecoming weekend festivities.
St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival set for this Sunday, Aug. 25
The St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to 4.p.m. at the Knights of Columbus at 50 St. Francois St. in Florissant, Mo. The festival will include a Labor tug-o-war, cornhole tournament, games for the kids, bounce houses, a...
Jacksonville Taco Gringo Site Moving Due to Possible Site Contamination, Building Damages
A popular Jacksonville restaurant is being forced to move according to its owners because of property damage and contamination. A new location for Taco Gringo is currently under construction in the 1100 block of West Morton Avenue, next door to the new Starbucks. It’s current location at 501 South Main has been in operation for more than 40 years, and has been a staple restaurant for Jacksonville. According to owner Jim Mizeur, it was the original store started by his father for a franchise that now has 5 other locations: 4 in Springfield and one in Taylorville.
Another New Retailer Set to Open This Fall in Prairie Trails
Kirlin's Hallmark isn't the only new retail planning to open this fall at the Prairie Trails Shopping Center. Once again, parents will have another option for children's clothes. Carter's/OshKosh will open this fall (no official date has been announced). They are now hiring and you can head out to the Prairie Trail Center to scan the QR Code to apply.
School districts working to comply with Iowa’s book ban before students return
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A court challenge to the Iowa law that restricts certain books and topics ended - which means teachers, principals and curriculum directors are having to make sure they’re not in violation. The law bans school books that depict or describe sex acts. It also prohibits...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Numerous local school districts to see money for improvements
(25News Now) - Eighteen school districts in the Heart of Illinois will see nearly $8 million for needed improvements to classrooms and schools. State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) said the money comes from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula — an overhaul of the way the state funds K-12 education.
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...
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