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Illinois Teacher’s ‘No Cupcakes’ Video Goes Viral, Divides Parents
An Illinois teacher's TikTok is going viral after telling parents to leave the cupcakes at home this school year. What she's saying has some people worked up after Ann Brackemyer voiced what she described as an "unpopular opinion." What Brackemyer is saying is that her kindergartners don't care as much...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Illinois solar project to be biggest in eastern half of U.S.
Illinois already creates in the neighborhood of 7000 megawatts of energy from wind power coming from the fields and fields of windmills in the central and western portions of the state, but a massive solar array being built thirty miles west of Springfield is estimated to produce 800 more megawatts.
Illinois struggles with housing starts as costs keep rising
High taxes have driven Illinois to the bottom of the state rankings for new housing permits. According to U.S. Census Bureau data provided by iPropertyManagement, Illinois had 1.34 new privately-owned housing permits per 1,000 residents in 2023. Only Rhode Island and Alaska had fewer. HBA Realty broker and owner Jeff...
Check Your Ticket! A $9 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Was Sold In Illinois
If you happened to buy a lottery ticket in Illinois recently, you may want to check it. It's not uncommon to hear about people winning tens of thousands of dollars on the lottery or even a $1 million winning ticket that has yet to be claimed. But the total prize on the latest winning ticket from the Illinois Lottery has it beat.
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Driver fleeing LaSalle County sheriff's deputy dies in crash
A driver died when they crashed into a tree early Saturday while fleeing from a LaSalle County sheriff's deputy, police said. The collision was reported at around 1:30 a.m. along Illinois Route 71 near the town of Norway. A LaSalle County sheriff's deputy was pursuing a Chevrolet pickup that had fled from a traffic stop when the driver struck the side of a guard rail and hit several trees in a ditch, according to the Illinois State Police.
18-year-old Geneseo man missing, deputies say
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) - The Henry County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to TV6 that there is an active investigation into the whereabouts of an 18-year-old Geneseo man who was reported missing Friday. Anthony Carr did not show up for work Thursday morning and has not been seen since, according to...
Gunshot victim in Peoria after incident early Sunday in Streator
An unidentified man is in a Peoria hospital after being shot early Sunday in Streator. Streator Police said they responded, about 3:20am, to a report of multiple gunshots in an apartment building at Bridge and Colorado. Officers found shell casings and evidence of a gunshot victim. Later, OSF Streator told police that a man had come to the hospital with a gunshot wound. That person was taken to OSF Peoria with what was called non-life threatening injuries. Officers learned a person or persons fired shots after a party in one of the residences. It was then multiple persons fled the site.
One officer sent to area hospital after a Saturday night car accident
PEORIA (25News Now) - According to PIO Semone Roth, an accident sent all parties involved to a local hospital. The accident happened at 6:41pm Saturday night by Forrest Hill and California with another vehicle. All parties involved were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation,...
The hunt is over for a medallion worth over a thousand dollars
PEORIA (25News Now) -Pekin residents look no further, the hunt for the medallion is officially over. The marigold medallion was found in Tante Park at 11:30 Saturday morning. Seth Ranney, Todd Vansaghi, Jake Vansaghi, Kyndall Zander, and Dawson Woll were the lucky winners to find the beloved medallion. Stay tuned...
Peoria restaurant's request for late-night liquor license hinges on neighborhood feedback
The fate of Hacienda el Mirador's request to extend its liquor license until 2 a.m. will likely depend on whether or not it receives support from a local neighborhood association. City councilman Denis Cyr, whose 5th District is home to Hacienda el Mirador, said he deferred the decision about extending the liquor license at Tuesday's city council meeting so he could get feedback from the nearby neighborhood associations. ...
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