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Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
Donald Trump's speech about assassination attempt hits home for Illinois delegates at RNC
Illinois Republicans are still basking in the afterglow of the Republican National Convention, which wrapped up Thursday night.Former President Donald Trump gave a 92-minute speech that had some emotional moments for delegates as he recounted being shot in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally last weekend.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe campaign is now shifting gears from the convention, which, in part, focused on bringing the Republican Party together to the task at hand: taking on the Democrats. But in the presidential race, it the question is, who will be the opponent on the ticket?Red,...
Pritzker enacts 68 bills impacting drivers, immigrants, child victims, mobile homes
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 68 bills Friday that affect drivers, those who violate immigration laws, victims of child abuse, mobile homes and more. During the spring session that ended in May, the Illinois General Assembly approved more than 450 bills out of both chambers. On Friday, Pritzker’s office announced dozens are now law, including a measure preventing professional license denial or disciplinary action against someone based solely on immigration status or an immigration violation. ...
Fox River's high water levels forcing temporary Illinois ban on recreational boating
The state is banning recreational boating on a long stretch of the Fox River because of hazardous conditions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) says water is high on the Fox River
Illinois Comptroller takes step to address state’s pension challenges
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right direction. The state’s unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore thumb for decades. The Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability reported that Illinois’ pension system experienced growth in debt last year of about $2.5 billion. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently made the first pension prepayment as allowed...
Satellite runs across Illinois help support Memphis to Peoria St. Jude run fundraising efforts
PEORIA, Ill. – Each summer, runners from central Illinois journey down to Memphis, Tenn. for the St. Jude Runs, running 465 miles back to Peoria and raising money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. But they’re not alone in their effort. Nearly 30 satellite runs from all...
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.” In a discussion at the City Club of Chicago, Attorney General Raoul questioned whether the text of the Second...
Champaign Police are investigating two overnight shootings
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign Police are investigating two shootings with injuries from the early hours of July 20, 2024. These incidents are being investigated separately, as Investigators have no indication that they are related. Shooting with Injuries – Near Main Street & Fremont Street. At 1:19...
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: July 20, 2024
Jul. 20—➜ . Especially this week. ➜ and what he accomplished not only at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, but the community fixture he became around Champaign-Urbana later in his life. ➜ Check out Daniel James Brown's acclaimed book 'The Boys in the Boat.' I can't recommend it enough. Points per game former Illini is averaging through four NBA Summer League games with the Minnesota ...
Pet on the Set | CATsNAP
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Alison Dupre from CatSnap joins us with Daisy and Violet. They are sisters and are looking to go to a new home, hopefully togther. Both are very chill and sweet critters. Established in 2005, CATsNAP is a non-profit that seeks to reduce pet overpopulation and...
Illinois Basketball: Why Cayden Boozer is a Strong Fit
Most recently, Illiniinquirer.com’s Derek Piper, reported that Illinois basketball has started recruiting 5-star point guard, Cayden Boozer. The 19th-ranked prospect in the class of 2025 would be a strong fit for Illinois Basketball. Boozer is the son of former NBA all-star Carlos Boozer and is one of the top point guards in the class of 2025. Though it is late in the recruiting cycle, Boozer has made rather favorable comments regarding Illinois basketball. He complimented the recent NBA talent that the Illini has helped harness. In fact, he even referenced former Illinois basketball legend, Deron Williams, as a player he likes to study.
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