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Martinsville IL mayor, city attorney and city clerk resign
MARTINSVILLE, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— Residents of Martinsville, IL have a new mayor as of Wednesday night. And the city is currently looking for a new city attorney and city clerk/city collector. Robert Lovell, a city councilman for two years, was named Acting Mayor by the city council after Mayor Herman Davidson submitted his resignation effective immediately. […]
Illinois high school football recap: Peoria-area IHSA highlights from Week 2
It's Week 2 of the Illinois high school football season. We had some tight rivalry games on the IHSA schedule for the city's teams, while the Mid-Illini pulled out three victories — including an important one for East Peoria. Here is the Journal Star preps experience for Week 2, your one-stop shop as we...
Illinois Law Requires Women to Call Bachelors a Disturbing Name?
This is one law that I would never want to see enforced. A bizarre Illinois law allegedly requires women to call bachelors a name that will disturb many. When I saw this, I made the mistake of mentioning to my wife that I lived in Illinois when she met me. She was not amused. (*ahem*). I found a list of dumb laws and one on the books in Illinois is a bit ridiculous.
Notre Dame baseball lands huge commitment from 2026 Illinois pitcher
It’s extremely common for high school baseball players to make early commitments, and Notre Dame was on the winning end of one of those decisions on Friday. Illinois 2026 right-handed pitcher Connor Elenteny made his pledge to the Irish on Thursday night, giving head coach Shawn Stiffler an elite arm in the class. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 193-pound star has maxed out his fastball at 93 miles-per-hour, while his secondary stuff is just as impressive.
ILLINOIS SHOPPERS: If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ on Speaker Run & Call 911
I just learned big box stores have a color-coded intercom announcement system they keep private so as to not cause panic when an audible warning must be given to staff. We've all heard the big box stores' intercom systems delivering all kinds of messages to assist us when we are shopping. Occasionally, there are other messages delivered over that intercom system that you know have some sort of important meaning.
Illinois sees sharp rise in SNAP benefit recipients
(The Center Square) – With the state now home to the seventh highest share of resident using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford is urging lawmakers to do more to aid the growing number of people struggling to make ends meet. In all, federal government data shows nearly two million residents, or one out of every seven individuals, are now reported to be receiving federal food assistance, leaving the state with 237,383 more SNAP recipients than before the pandemic. ...
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