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As Kroger, Albertsons defend merger plans in court, here's which Illinois stores are being sold
A three-week court hearing opened Monday over the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons - a union that regulators argue would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. On Monday, Albertsons, the parent company of Jewel-Osco, told a federal judge...
Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan ask judge to exclude certain evidence from upcoming trial
Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want certain evidence excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial.They say the evidence is irrelevant and could be prejudicial to the case.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey want the judge to exclude details about controversial topics like gaming legislation, and sexual harassment allegationsMadigan and his longtime confident are both due to go on trial in October. They pleaded not guilty.SEE ALSO | Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS rulingREAD MORE | Former Mike Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes reports to prison
Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates
In a setback for Illinois Democrats and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a downstate judge’s ruling that found unconstitutional a Democrat-passed law preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders. The high court’s ruling Friday was not typical of the seven-member body, which is made up ...
OLNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SEASON OPENED YESTERDAY
Olney dropped its season opening matches at home in Ron Herrin Gym. The Lady Tigers lost the varsity match in two games to visiting Fairfield (15-25, 15-25) Savannah Cycholl, Taylor Bloomer, Naleigha Harrison, and Jillian Bettis. Olney lost the junior varsity and fresh/soph matches in two games each, The (0-1)...
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 2024 MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : approved the $3,151,908 bid from Shores Builders of Centralia for the City’s Main Street Storm Sewer Project : accepted a $16,000 donation from Project Community to help the City of Olney pay for the $130,000 Lighting Replacement Project at the ball fields in Musgrove Park : approved a proposal from Project Community to develop a 60-space parking lot on the north end of Musgrove Park : approved a request from the Richland County High School Bass Fishing Team to host a tournament next spring while waiving Boat Permit requirements : heard a positive TIF Fund audit from the Kemper CPA Group, showing no problems or issues : agreed to support a grant application for a Dog Park : approved a one-year Travel Tournament Agreement for next year at Musgrove Park : took no action on a proposed ordinance to implement a Municipal Grocery Tax, tabling it until the future : and took no other action, other than to adjourn, after a closed session to discuss real property and personnel : the City Council’s next meeting is September 9th.
Start Time For Friday’s Effingham vs Robinson High School Football Game Pushed Back
Due to the excessive heat this week, this Friday’s varsity football game against Robinson High School has been pushed back to NO EARLIER than 7:30 P.M. The EHS training staff, along with the RHS training staff, will make decisions on Friday evening on when it is safe for the players and officials to take the field for warmups and eventually the opening kick-off of the 2024 football season.
Kankakee Disc Golf Tournament Kicks Off September 29 at Civic Auditorium—Register Today
Kankakee, IL – The Civic Woods Showdown, a highly anticipated disc golf tournament, is happening Saturday, September 29, at the Civic Auditorium in Kankakee. Local disc golf enthusiasts are urged to register as soon as possible, as early bird registration ends today, with regular registration open until September 15.
DACC faculty union addresses Danville Mayor’s allegations against college president
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The faculty union of Danville Area Community College is speaking out after Danville Mayor Rickey Williams accused the college’s president of “aggressively disrespectful” behavior and use of a racially insensitive word toward him. Williams accused Dr. Stephen Nacco last week of calling him “boy” during a heated exchange at a Vermilion […]
30,000 Without Power in Northern Illinois as Severe Storms Hit Chicago Suburbs
Chicago, IL – Severe storms swept through northern Illinois last night, leaving nearly 30,000 ComEd customers without power. The storms, which included strong winds and heavy rain, caused widespread damage across the northern and northwest Chicago suburbs. Trees and power lines were downed, including in areas near the Northwestern University campus, disrupting both power and traffic.
Here’s the gameday timeline for IU football’s home opener, overview of concession options
The 2024 IU football season kicks off in Bloomington on Saturday afternoon. This year’s edition of Hoosier football will feature a gameday experience that blends the familiar with several new additions to the lineup. Below is an overview of the timeline for gameday at Memorial Stadium, along with a...
Clay Co. Health Department investigates Hutsonwood after case of Legionnaires’ disease
BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A Brazil nursing home is now under investigation by the Clay County Health Department as one of its residents was relocated after testing positive for Legionnaires’ disease. Program Manager for the Clay County Health Department Christina Carrico said places with large water systems like Hutsonwood are often associated with this disease. […]
FSSA officials still unable to fully explain billion-dollar shortfall
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana’s Medicaid director on Tuesday said measures were in place to prevent future budget shortfalls but could not name the exact factors that led to the last one. Testifying before the state Medicaid Oversight Committee for the first time since the end of the legislative session this spring, Indiana Medicaid Director Cora […]
NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart Slashes the Price on Spectacular Rural Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
NASCAR champion Tony Stewart has once again lowered the price on his stunning rural estate, and pictures show a luxury property fit for one of America's most successful race car drivers. Stewart first listed his 6-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom, 19,714-square-foot rural estate for $30 million in March of 2022, making it the...
After dogs die in hot box truck, Indiana State Police charge 2 men
CHICAGO CBS) — Thirteen months after nine dogs died in the back of a sweltering box truck, Indiana State Police just announced charges for both the driver and the owner of the truck.It was more than 90 degrees outside in July of last year when 18 dogs were found in the back of a box truck in Lake County. They were being taken from O'Hare International Airport to Michigan, but half of them didn't make it.During the year-long investigation, Indiana State Police got a similar truck and tried to re-create the conditions."At an hour and 55 minutes into the simulation, temperatures inside the truck had already hit 89 degrees. There were tears shed that day as emotions ran strong seeing those dogs suffer," said Sgt. Glen Fifeld of the Indiana State Police. At a news conference on Tuesday, officials said two men, the owner of the truck, 55-year-old Michael McHenry, and the driver, 44-year-old Jessee Urbaszewski, both were charged with 18 counts of neglecting an animal.Each count could earn them one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Family Fun Fest! September 28th 9am-12pm
Make plans to join Vincennes PBS for our first annual Family Fun Fest on Saturday, September 28th!. This fun event will be held from 9am to 12pm at Davis Hall, 1200 N. Second Street in Vincennes on the Vincennes University campus. Kids (of all ages!) can meet and get their...
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