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Reports Say a Mayor in Illinois Was Just Evicted From Her Home
Here's something that's hard to understand. I've seen multiple reports today that a mayor in Illinois is now without a home after she was served with an eviction notice. Times are hard and the struggle is real for many in Illinois and the rest of America, but what I'm seeing today defies logic. Yahoo News, Patch and several other media outlets are reporting there's a Chicago-area mayor who just got the notice that she's being evicted.
Ohio girl concedes cutting off tanker that spilled chemical last year in Illinois, killing 5
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal report on a tanker-truck crash a year ago in central Illinois that spilled a toxic chemical and killed five people includes an interview with a 17-year-old Ohio girl who concedes that the truck was forced off the road when she passed it with the minivan she was driving. The tanker slowed and […]
Another Change Could Be Coming to the Real ID in Illinois
I've never claimed to be a math genius, but I've lost count of the number of times there has been a change announced to the ongoing Real ID effort in Illinois and the word is another one could be in the works. When I saw an article from Patch talking...
Illinois Restaurant Earns Spot on America’s Best List – But for How Long?
America's Best Restaurants for 2024 features an Illinois restaurant "for now." According to the New York Times, this ever-changing list of the top 50 spots for a meal in America means restaurants are constantly being added and removed. Keep Reading: Here Are The First Reviews Of The New Capri Opening...
Hy-Vee Grilling Up Free Burgers, Hotdogs To Celebrate Being #1 Grocery Store
It's awesome to say that the Quad Cities, Iowa, Illinois, and only a handful of other states are home to the #1 grocery store in America. That's right, Hy-Vee is the top grocery store in America and to say "thank you" to their customers, Hy-Vee is hosting a grill out this weekend. Free hotdogs, burgers, and sides will be available at every Hy-Vee store this Saturday.
Friday Football Fever Week 6 (10/04/24)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Highlights and scores from week six of high school football in Central Illinois, including Mattoon’s 20-17 win against Charleston in the Spotlight Game of the Week. Mattoon 20, Charleston 17 Mahomet-Seymour 38, Mt. Zion 14 Momence 28, Salt Fork 21 BHRA 59, Watseka 12 Sullivan-Okaw Valley 13, Sangamon Valley 10 Cumberland […]
Discussion opposing Chinese battery plant in Illinois packs community center
(The Center Square) – Opponents of a Chinese battery plant planned for Manteno are not letting up on their efforts to block the project. Residents packed a Manteno community center Thursday for a roundtable discussion on Gotion’s plans to set up shop in Illinois. Armed with a $530 million tax incentive package, Gotion plans to make EV batteries at an old K-Mart distribution center building. The chairman of Gotion’s parent...
TERROR: What Scares The S@#! Out Of The People Of Illinois Most
If you thought Illinois residents were most afraid of snakes, heights, or even clowns, guess again. A recent survey reveals the number one fear in the state, and it's definitely not what you'd expect!. What Are You Most Afraid Of? Spoiler Alert: It's Not Snakes or Heights. So, there I...
Forget Coffee & Wine—Fall in Love with Apple Cider Flights In Illinois
This fall, I’m ditching the coffee, wine, and mimosa flights and going all in on apple cider flights. And guess what? One hotspot in Illinois just made it super easy to do get my hands on some!. I just went to Vegas for vacation and got mimosa drunk. They...
State of Illinois failed to accommodate employee during COVID pandemic, agency rules
A suburban man turned to CBS News Chicago for help during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with a David vs. Goliath battle.Phil Kenny appeared to have scored a partial victory, at least for now, in the saga CBS News Chicago first covered four years ago."There's a lot of bitterness on my part the way that that story ended," Kenny said.Back in 2021, COVID-19 was ravaging the nation, leading to mask mandates and social distancing. Kenny, a Marine veteran, was working for the Joliet office of the Illinois Department of Human Services.His doctor wrote a letter on his behalf, stating...
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