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Midwest Ghost Hunts: Kankakee College Hosts Paranormal Investigations in Watseka
Watseka, IL – Kankakee Community College is offering a unique opportunity for those intrigued by the paranormal. In collaboration with The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP), the college will host a two-part ghost hunting class starting on September 12. Participants will learn about ghost-hunting techniques, including the use of paranormal equipment, during the first session, which will be held at KCC’s main campus.
New South Beloit marijuana dispensary awarded Illinois ‘social equity’ loan
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) — A second cannabis dispensary, coming to South Beloit, will benefit from a $240,000 “social equity” forgivable loan from the State of Illinois. Cloud Haven Dispensary, at 1322 Gardner Street, owned by the Chicago-based Wah Group LLC, was one of 23 dispensaries receiving a portion of $5.5 million in loans through […]
Mulberry Grove Student Places In 2024 Cream Of The Crop Photography Contest
Nine photographers ages 8 to 18 won Bright Start college savings scholarships in the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. “The students showed amazing creativity and talent with these photos,” Frerichs said. “The images beautifully capture the wonderful diversity of Illinois agriculture.”...
Pigskin Preview 2024: Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones
Overall Record: 7-4 Assistant Coaches: Jim McMann, Tom Fiaush, Chad Anderson, Chris Flaggs, Doug Martin, Dan Schafer, Todd Chance, Chris Rouse, Barrett Kraft, Byron Deaner, Charlie Brown, Michael Horstman, Don Goff, Doug Ludolph, Taylor Kaufmann, Jim Fahey, JT McMann, Mark Stover, Matt Brenneisen, Matthew Goldasich, Jeremy Judd, Ajit Oza. Last...
2nd woman sentenced in straw purchase of gun used to kill Illinois officer and wound another
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — An Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after taking part in the straw purchase of a handgun that was used to kill one central Illinois police officer and wound another. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois says Ashantae Corruthers appeared at a sentencing hearing Tuesday. She pleaded guilty in June 2023 and admitted that she conspired with Regina Lewis and Darion Lafayette to buy the gun in 2020 for Lafayette, a convicted felon who could not legally buy a firearm. Lafayette fatally shot Officer Christopher Oberheim and wounded Officer Jeffrey Creel on May 19, 2021, after they responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Lafayette was also fatally shot.
Misery loves company at Danville’s Red Mask
It is said that good things come to those who wait. Those of us in the audience for Red Mask Players’ production of Misery can attest to the veracity of this statement. For, about an hour into what would be a nearly three-hour performance, a minor miracle occurs. But...
Landmark Danville church adds solar panels
The oldest church in Danville has a new, modern technology to help power the building. First Presbyterian Church now has solar panels operating. About 360 Solar panels were installed on flat part of church roof from the church lounge/library all the way down to the end of the building at the end of the.
With Bresee Tower Demolition on Tap, Those Tied with Building Reminisce about its Past
DANVILLE — The Danville City Council’s Public Works Commitee is finally expected to act on an intergovernmental agreement this week to demolish Bresee Tower and the county’s courthouse annex building. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said Corp. Counsel Leon Parker was putting finishing touches on a cover...
Donna Carlton-Vish installed as National AMBUCS President
Donna Jean Carlton-Vish, a 29-year member of Danville Illinois AMBUCS club, was installed as National AMBUCS President on Saturday August 3, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the National AMBUCS conference. The position is a three-year commitment, the first being President-Elect, now President, and then a year as immediate Past President. Requirements are attendance at many meetings at.
Illinois, Iowa Preparing for Dangerous Storms and a Lot of Rain
It's been a while since we've had rain, but that's about to change over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Rockford region could get severe storms late Wednesday night (8/14) that could continue through the start of the weekend. Storms and...
DraftKings ditches plan to charge extra fees in high-tax states
CLEVELAND, Ohio — DraftKings will not be charging winners extra fees in “high tax states” after all, the company announced Tuesday. The sports-betting company announced that it would scrap its plan to add a “gaming tax surcharge” to winning bets in 2025. This came after two major competitors came out and said they would not add fees.
Italian Food Chain in Missouri & Illinois Has Declared Bankruptcy
It's not exactly news that this year has been one of the most challenging for food chains. That sad trend continues as an Italian food chain with locations in both Missouri and Illinois has declared bankruptcy. I saw this court filing shared by Nation's Restaurant News of an Italian restaurant...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
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