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Rural student “didn’t see any changes” after Illinois LGBTQ+ history law passed
CUBA — Amber Cannon came out as nonbinary in fifth grade in rural, western Illinois. Around that time, in 2019, a new Illinois law also came out requiring public schools to teach LGBTQ+ history every year. Cannon followed the news of the law and saw little change in Cuba’s...
Illinois continues to struggle to fill vacancies on public boards, state audit shows
State boards and commissions tasked with solving some of Illinois’ biggest problems have been left with hundreds of vacancies for appointed positions and often didn’t have enough members to conduct business, a report released last month from the state auditor general found. The report covered a two-year period ending in 2022, but many of the issues in filling seats on boards and commissions ...
Raoul says Illinois gun ban should remain in place
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.”
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
Central Illinois Isolated Storms Expected Through Wednesday
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents can expect a mix of isolated thunderstorms and mild temperatures through Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, daily highs will range from the lower to mid-80s, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms persisting until midweek. Monday’s forecast predicts isolated thunderstorms...
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 3: Route, things to do from Atlantic to Winterset
ATLANTIC, Iowa — The 2024 edition of RAGBRAI marks the 51st anniversary of the first ride in 1973. This year's ride will go 434 miles, starting in Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ending in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. Here's what riders can look forward to during Tuesday's...
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
$422 Million Prepayment: Illinois Comptroller’s Proactive Move to Boost Pension Fund Returns – Enhancing Financial Stability!
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s early pension payment and Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extended funding plan aim to improve the state’s troubled pension system and address its growing debt. Illinois Comptroller’s Early Pension Payment and Governor’s Extended Funding Plan Aim to Fix State’s Pension System According to the report of The Center Square, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza […]
County wants input on Newberry Center building
LEE COUNTY – In another move to reduce the Lee County Supervisors' building inventory, Supervisors opened up a dialogue on possibly selling another county building, this time the Newberry Center in Fort Madison. The center is currently home to the Fort Madison senior center and the UFCW Local 617....
Driver crashes car into Rock Island residence early Sunday morning, police investigating
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Police are investigating after a driver crashed their car into a residence early Sunday morning in Rock Island, according to Chief of Police Timothy McCloud. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on July 21. McCloud said there were no witnesses, but officials believe the driver...
WIU starts Master’s Degree program in precision agriculture
Western Illinois University is implementing a new program for people who want to get an advanced degree in a part of agriculture. The university says in the fall a Master’s Degree will be available through the Engineering Technology program, specifically in Precision Agriculture. It’s a 30 semester hour program...
Spoon River College was selected by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to join the 2024-2025 cohort of the Aspen-AASCU Transfer Student Success Intensive.
Spoon River College joins its partner Western Illinois University and 18 other two- and four-year colleges engaged in the third Intensive cohort. Selected from an applicant pool of 97 institutions and three systems from 24 states, the three cohorts collectively represent a total enrollment of over 1.3 million undergraduate students from across the U.S.
Rock Island Ready To Rock School Bash Coming Up
Mark your calendars for the Rock Island and Milan schools annual Ready to Rock back to the school bash on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 3pm – 5pm at Schwiebert Park. There will be more than 20 organizations sharing information and resources, free backpacks and school supplies, free food, and Amazon gift card raffles. Can’t wait to see you there!
River Bend Food Bank at Princeton Fairgrounds this Saturday
River Bend Food Bank will again visit Starved Rock Country for a food distribution. The Davenport, Iowa group is coming to the Bureau County Fairgrounds this Saturday, July 27. If you are low on food – no matter where you are - you're invited to come and register at 9:15. Indoor distribution will start at 10 and will likely take two hours.
All-star cast of former players turn out for Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field dedication
An all-star cast of former players representing four decades joined family, friends and city dignitaries Sunday at H.T. Custer Park where the baseball diamond was officially named in memory of late longtime coach Jimmy Isaacson. On May 6, the Galesburg City Council unanimously approved naming the baseball diamond at H.T....
Household hazardous waste collection event set for Sept. 28 in Bloomington
The Ecology Action Center (EAC) in Normal has announced a household hazardous waste collection event for Sept. 28 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. The free event, funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, is intended to provide a convenient and safe way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials.
CI Hero: Bloomington 12-year-old recognized by Nickelodeon for years of service
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A Bloomington 12-year-old was one of 14 honorees recently recognized nationally by Nickelodeon. This was for the networks’ inaugural Our World award. She was chosen for the honor in collaboration with the Jefferson Awards. Since she was four, Disha Rai said she’s been in...
Boil orders in effect for parts of Peoria Heights
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — A boil order is in effect for some residents in the Village of Peoria Heights on Monday. According to posts on the village’s website, the boil orders are affecting residents from the 4000 to 4200 blocks of North Monroe Avenue and the 1000 to 1200 blocks of East Hazard Avenue.
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