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Hundreds in Illinois Losing Their Jobs on January 3, 2025
Many hope to start a new year with goals and resolutions. Unfortunately, for hundreds in Illinois the start of the new year in 2025 will mean they will be without jobs. I saw the Des Moines Register share earlier today that another round of layoffs are impacting Illinois - again. There are job losses now and also into the new year as 287 were laid off by John Deere in the Quad Cities.
4 Bear Sightings In 4 Different Illinois Counties During 1 Week
Wild Bears don't usually live in Illinois, but this summer, there have been several sightings throughout the state. Since I was a kid, bears have been one of my favorite wild animals. It just makes sense because the Chicago Bears are my favorite sports team. I was also a big fan of teddy bears when I was growing up. Plus, I enjoy watching the show "Grizzly Adams."
Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
An Illinois Man Got Mad After a Broken Lottery Machine Forced Him to Buy a Different Ticket. That Ticket Won Him Over $9 Million
A man shopping for groceries in Illinois won a multi-million dollar jackpot after a broken vending machine forced him to buy a different ticket than he intended, according to a report. The incident happened at a Jewel-Osco store in Addison, Illinois, where the unnamed winner decided to play the lottery...
Wisconsin City Ranked Among ‘Most Dangerous’ for 2024; Illinois Stays Off the List
I have to tell you, I was stunned. I still am surprised. When I opened up the list of the 20 Most Dangerous Cities in America updated for 2024, I expected to see an Illinois city named. It's not because Illinois is home to plenty of not-so-great places to live...
11 Illinois Tiny Towns You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Small-town living at its finest—and I really mean small. 11 towns in Illinois have that cozy, small-town charm with equally small populations. If you crave a quiet life far from the hustle and bustle, these tiny towns (we're talking under 500 people) are the place to be. According to City-Data, I was surprised to learn how many of these little gems exist in Illinois.
Walgreens in Illinois Says They Will Close 1,200 Stores Forever
The announcement that came from Deerfield, Illinois was certainly not what many Walgreens employees wanted to hear. The company says they will now close 1,200 stores forever with 500 as soon as this year. I saw this report today from WKYC which shared some of the details of what Walgreens...
Mamma Mia! Glenwood kicker Gerger sends Titans past SHG for first time since 2019
As Chatham Glenwood fans stormed the field, several Titans football players swarmed placekicker Mia Gerger and hoisted her on their shoulders for a short, makeshift parade. What a final scene to a classic high school football game Friday night at Ken Leonard Field. Gerger’s 21-yard field goal in overtime gave Glenwood a 34-31 thriller over valiant Sacred Heart-Griffin in front of an overflow crowd that might have witnessed the best game ever played in the 32nd Central...
How Snowy Will 2024-25 Winter be in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Illinois?
On Monday, I knew it would be a bit chillier than usual, but I didn’t check the weather before getting dressed. After wearing my usual summer outfit of short jeans, a t-shirt, and sandals to the office all season, I just threw on my “office uniform” and headed out the door. Let’s just say I froze all day and had to keep my heater on. The rest of the week, I learned my lesson and switched to a sweatshirt, pants, socks, and clogs.
‘They all had to see me in a really difficult spot’: Springfield woman hurt in DUI crash calls for reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Chelsey Farley and her boyfriend Trevor Hopkins were riding on a motorcycle near Lake Springfield. That ride took an unexpected turn, and she doesn’t remember a lot. “I know that I was told by the witness, that I hit the top of the car, did a couple cartwheels and then hit […]
7 Different Wildlife Cameos on an Illinois Backyard Cam in a Week
When you live in Illinois, it's likely there are woods nearby and if there are woods nearby, your yard can be an interstate highway of wildlife which is what one Illinois backyard cam recently captured. I love this short but sweet backyard security camera video that Gavin Glass just shared...
Blazing Speeding Ticket in Illinois One of the Fastest in History
It's incredible that someone wasn't seriously injured. Did you know that one of the fastest speeding tickets in history was handed out in Illinois to a motorcyclist that is fortunate to be alive. I saw Yahoo compile a brand new list a few months ago of the fastest speeding tickets...
Illinois Grocery Chain Offers a $47 Thanksgiving Meal for 10 People
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Illinois and Wisconsin families are feeling the squeeze as grocery prices continue to rise. Reports show that food costs have surged by almost 30 percent in the past 5 years, putting pressure on holiday budgets. As inflation hits households across the Stateline, many are wondering how to pull off the traditional Thanksgiving meal without cutting back.
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