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8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” […]
South Jax Trustees Approve Potholing Contract, Hear Good News on Water Plant Progress
The Village of South Jacksonville Board of Trustees took action on two items last night in an abbreviated meeting. One of the items was approving a $5,000 tourism grant to the Jacksonville Rotary for its annual Oktoberfest Celebration at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. Village President Dick Samples says that its been a standard grant ask from the Rotary for the last several years. The grant passed unanimously.
Woman found dead at Springfield N. 5th Street
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the death of an unidentified female in the 1100 block of North 5th Street in Springfield today. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow. No other information is currently available, and at time of writing...
LLCC's Bistro Verde welcomes guests with revamped menu and hours starting Sept. 3
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Bistro Verde, Lincoln Land Community College’s student-led café, reopens Sept. 3 and will serve customers Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The café is open as Bistro To Go, a counter service concept, from Sept. 3-Oct. 3, offering soups,...
Madigan seeks to limit evidence from prosecutors in corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want to limit the evidence prosecutors can bring to a jury in his upcoming federal trial. Madigan's defense team said he would not be able to get a fair trial if prosecutors presented all the evidence they wanted to show a jury. "With relentless pretrial publicity already undermining Madigan's right to receive a fair trial, the government...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Four Midwest Legends Inducted Into Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame
ROSCOE, Ill. — The Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame hosted its induction ceremonies banquet and stock car festival on Saturday at Wayne Lensing’s Historic Auto Attractions Museum. An enthusiastic crowd was on hand for the day’s activities which included the Lefthander Legends parade, which was led by...
Get to These W.Central Illinois Disc Golf Courses This Fall
Disc golf is growing in popularity year by year with new courses in new places. All you need is a disc (or a 3 pack starter set: driver, mid-range, putter), a friend or two and a willingness to learn and grow. --Fair Warning-- Disc golf can become addictive. A quick...
Hard Rock launches online sports betting app in Illinois
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hard Rock Casino Rockford announced the launch of Hard Rock Bet on Monday, an online sports betting app that is now live throughout the state of Illinois. According to a press release, Hard Rock Bet offers an integrated New Jersey online casino-sportsbook platform and also operates a sports-only experience in Arizona, […]
DEA registers HSHS St. John’s Hospital as safe drug disposal site
HSHS St John’s Hospital of Springfield has announced that its Community Pharmacy is now registered as an accredited Drug Take Back site, providing community members with a free and safe way to dispose of unused or expired prescription and nonprescription medicines. The Drug Take Back box is located in...
Illinois quick hits: Heat returns for first school day; school emergency awareness
Heat returns for first school day As the hottest temperatures of the year descend on Illinois, the largest school district in the state welcomes students back to class Monday. More than 300,000 students will head back to the classroom as the first day of Chicago Public Schools begins. The first day of the school year was moved to begin a week later than usual due to the Democratic National Convention. ...
Walmart recalls Great Value apple juice sold in 25 states, including Illinois
Potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic has prompted Walmart to issue an apple juice recall for more than 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in 25 states, including Illinois. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug. 15....
Illinois Stewardship Alliance honors outstanding farmers
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Director Costello presented awards to southern, central Illinois farmers on Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. Illinois Stewardship Alliance presented two awards recognizing outstanding farmer leaders for their contribution to sustainable and local agriculture in Illinois. Breese, Illinois farmer Cliff Schuette received the second annual...
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