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Benson brothers power Hononegah’s offensive line
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQF) — The only thing better than having one Benson on your offensive line is having two of them on the line. Hononegah has that luxury this season in senior Jacob Benson and junior Maximus Benson. The brothers are Hononegah’s starting guards. Jacob is 6’4 292 pounds. Maximus is 6’2 299 pounds. They’ve […]
Here’s When Illinois Fall Colors Will Be Best, Say The Experts
Over the past week or so, we've been getting a small taste of what fall feels like, especially at night. When the calendar flips over into September like it just did, we all know it's just a matter of time before the leaves on trees throughout Northern Illinois start to make that colorful change.
The New Most Affordable Place in Illinois is a Real Surprise
I don't pretend to be an economic genius or an expert in civic matters. However, I was genuinely surprised by the place in Illinois that was just crowned as the new most affordable city in the state. This new ranking was just shared by 24/7 Wall St today. I respect...
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
Advocates Seek Mandatory Training for Illinois Judges, Attorneys on Legal Needs of LGBTQ+ People
Illinois advocates for LBGTQ+ rights are pushing for the state’s high court to mandate that all lawyers, judges and other court personnel, such as clerks and security staff, be trained on be the legal needs of LBGTQ+ people. Critics, however, say the call for inclusivity training is exclusionary. A...
Medicaid-enrolled healthcare provider revalidation is mandatory
Providers actively enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program will need to revalidate their enrollment status to continue providing services to Medicaid customers and bill Medicaid. This federal requirement was temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 federal public health emergency. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), which administers the Illinois Medicaid program, is resuming that practice effective now.
Americans to get payment from $40 million dating app data breach settlement – all you need is to fill out a form
USERS of the dating apps Bumble and Badoo may be eligible to receive a share of a $40 million settlement. The settlement benefits Bumble and Badoo users who accessed the apps between November 1, 2016, and December 31, 2021. The class action lawsuit alleges that Bumble and Badoo unlawfully collected...
VIDEO: Illinois Driver Shocked to See Black Bear Climbing a Tree
You never know what you'll see when you're driving down a road in Illinois. One driver in the Land of Lincoln can attest to this fact as he was quite shocked to see a black bear casually climbing a tree next to the road he was on. This video was...
Activists reject Republicans' noncitizen voting theory: 'it's an attack on voters of color and Latinos'
During the last week, authorities in California, Colorado and Illinois were forced to debunk violent migrant takeovers across their states, as conservative media outlets and personalities like Elon Musk and Republican candidate Donald Trump spread unsubstantiated claims through social media. The spread of misinformation has also found fertile ground in...
Newlyweds win $3M in Illinois Lottery
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — A newlywed couple won $3 million in the Illinois Lottery. “I bought four Instant Tickets at my local convenience store and the last one that I scratched-off was the winning ticket!” exclaimed the anonymous winner. “I was definitely in shock but my wife’s reaction was total disbelief, and it remained that […]
VetsRoll fundraises in Machesney Park to give veterans a trip to DC
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — VetsRoll, a South Beloit nonprofit, hosted a fundraiser at Benny’s Nest in Machesney Park on Saturday. The nonprofit is raising funds to send next year’s class of veterans to Washington D.C. Army veteran Dick Watermolen took the trip last year and enjoyed every second. “It was fantastic. Probably the best […]
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