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This Illinois Diner Dubbed One of the Best in the U.S.
One of my favorite things to do is visit a town I've never been to and find a local diner off the beaten path. Some of the best meals I've had are at restaurants that only the local residents know of. Diners In the Midwest Are Best in America. Avoid...
New Group, Database Designed to Combat Organized Retail Theft in Illinois
Organized retail theft is next level in the eyes of state law. A new group and database announced Monday will take combatting it to the next level, too. Organized retail theft has been a felony offense in Illinois since 2023, through a law dubbed the Illinois Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act, which broadly characterizes the crime as when someone knowingly steals at least $300 in merchandise from one or more stores with the intent of reselling it.
Illinois basketball getting visit from top in-state recruit for 2026
It has been a good past couple of weeks for the Illinois basketball program, and the coaching staff wants to continue those good vibes. While there have been two recruits commit to the Illini in as many weeks, the Illini aren’t just focusing on the immediate recruiting class. Brad Underwood and the Illinois coaching staff want to build the foundation for big-time recruits in future classes as well.
As the season changes in Ill. & Mo. change up your soaps
Do you know someone who goes hardcore when it comes to switching out hand soap when the season changes?. There are more people like this than you realize. Liquid soap companies have even begun producing seasonal hand soaps specifically to capitalize on those who want their hands (and bathrooms I guess) smelling like the world outside in any given season.
Election 2024: How to vote early, get a mail-in ballot or find a polling place
Voters in Illinois will soon head to the polls — or fill out mail-in ballots at home — to select the next president of the United States and a variety of representatives at the national, state and local levels. Have questions about how to vote or key deadlines? We’ve got you covered. When is the general election? Nov. 5. Polls will be open in Illinois on that day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone ...
Central IL volunteers support hurricane victims with Ameren
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Ameren Illinois volunteers are helping those impacted by Hurricane Helene. More than a dozen are from Central Illinois. “They are the heroes to the people who are without power, that’s for sure,” Ameren Illinois Brian Bertsch said. More than 115 people have died across six states since the storm hit the […]
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