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'This is it': Pekin football's father-son duo in final season together as head coach, player
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'This is it': Pekin football's father-son duo in final season together as head coach, player
PEKIN — The head coach has been at the helm for 16 seasons, his senior linebacker on the sideline with him for more than a decade. Doug Nutter and his son, Hudson, play out the finale to their prep football journey together this season as the Pekin High School father-son duo goes through...
Illinois Secretary of State seeks to reverse decline in young organ donor registration
(The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced the launch of the Lifesaving Education and Awareness on Donation program. Giannoulias said the LEAD program enables high school students to serve as ambassadors for the Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor Program. “Teen understanding and awareness of organ donation is vital to tackling the shortage of organ donors. That’s why we are encouraging high school students across the...
Split Cook County from Illinois? A ballot question for some voters this fall
Should Cook County, home to Chicago and sprawling suburbs, break away from Illinois to form a new state? Voters in several Illinois counties could encounter a striking question, similarly phrased, on their ballots this fall.
More Illinois communities explore reinstating grocery tax
(The Center Square) – Not everyone is onboard with the elimination of the grocery tax in Illinois, including a number of communities around the state considering implementing their own tax when the state's expires. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Illinois will eliminate its 1% tax on grocery items. Gov. J.B. Pritzker included the change in his fiscal year 2025 budget. “We eliminated the state sales tax on groceries, which helps every...
Why Illinois is About to Be Invaded by Thousands Fleeing Florida
I was under the impression that Florida was one of the top destinations for people fleeing other states. Apparently, I had that backwards as there is new evidence showing that there is currently an exodus happening from the Sunshine State and many are heading directly toward Illinois. The Daily Mail...
Back-to-School in Texas Tip: Kindergarten Teachers Hate Cupcakes
A kindergarten teacher in Illinois is going viral after kindly asking parents to stop bringing cupcakes in for their kid's birthday. She says little kids have a hard time eating them, and they're too messy. So things like cookies and Little Debbie snacks are much better. @kbcrayons Lets talk birthdays...
Illinois’ Favorite Fast Food Chain Wins Local Talk Show Title
It's always time to celebrate when Portillo's cake is involved. This week Portillo's took home the honor of 'Stateline's Best Party Food,' on FOX39's Good Day Stateline. When you think party food, what comes to mind? Pasta? Sandwiches? Salads? Cake? Fun drinks? If that's not what you're thinking about... I'm not sure I want to be invited to your party.
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