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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. ...
Eggs linked to salmonella outbreak sold by Milo's Poultry Farms in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
The CDC is warning the public about eggs linked to a salmonella outbreak that were sold in stores and restaurants in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.Milo's Poultry Farms LLC recalled the eggs on Friday, Sept. 6. The recall encompasses all chicken eggs, like cage-free or organic, in all cases and carton sizes labeled with "Milo's Poultry Farm" or "Tony's Fresh Market" of any and all expiration dates.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSo far 65 people have been sickened in the outbreak, and 24 have been hospitalized.Most of the illnesses were reported in Wisconsin and Illinois, but people in nine states have gotten sick from the same strain of salmonella.If you have any eggs affected by the recall, do not eat them and throw them away immediately. You should also wash items or surfaces that may have touched the recalled eggs using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Roundtable planned around Illinois to discuss aging issues
(The Center Square) – As Illinois’ population continues to get older, leaders from the state Department of Aging are developing a framework to improve the quality of life for older adults. Illinois aging agencies will be holding a series of roundtable discussions around the state to help shape the future of policymaking for the state’s older population. According to 2020 Census data, Illinois’ 65+ population is now over 16% and...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Effingham County Animal Shelter at Code Red for both dogs and cats
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham County Animal Shelter is at a code red. Officials said they no longer have any open kennels for both dogs and cats. They are urging people in Effingham and surrounding communities to consider adopting or fostering so they can remain a no-kill facility. To fill out an adoption application, […]
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