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A breakdown of the WIU layoffs by department
This month’s layoffs at Western Illinois University affected departments across the campus, though some were hit harder than others. The administration provided the information through a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Community News Brief, which shared the details with TSPR. Unit A (Tenured and tenure-track) Faculty --...
Concept plan approved for 160 acre - 656 unit Oswego housing development
Housing developers continue to use a concept plan approach before the Oswego Village Board. At this week’s meeting, Carrie Hansen of Schoppe Design Associates, explained the reason. Of the 160 acres near the southwest intersection of Route 30 and Wolf’s Crossing, 81.9 acres will be for residential featuring 125...
Quad City Animal Welfare Center Hosting Paws To Recycle This Weekend
CIMCO Paws to Recycle BONUS Give Back Day! Get ready for a fun-filled, fur-tastic day at Cimco Recycling in Milan, Saturday, August 24th, from 9am to 12pm, for a special event celebrating our Paws to Recycle Program. Bring your recyclables and choose to donate the proceeds to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC)! Cimco Recycling Milan, Inc. will give you EXTRA $$$ back for your recycling if you choose to donate it to QCAWC during this event! For more info on our Paws to Recycle Program, how it works, and what recycling is accepted, visit: https://qcawc.org/donate/paws-to-recycle Cimco Recycling Milan, Inc. is located at 1709 1st Avenue East in Milan.
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
Wisconsin Volleyball Kicks Off 2024 Season with Exhibition Win Over Bradley
Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team began its 2024 season with a dominant exhibition win against Bradley, sweeping the match 25-17, 25-22, 25-14. Newcomers like freshmen Charlie Fuerbringer and Trinity Shadd-Ceres contributed significantly to the victory. A balanced offensive attack featured standout performances from middle blocker Carter Booth, who had 12 kills, and Sarah Franklin, who added 10 kills. The team is gearing up to face No. 6 University of Louisville next week, aiming for another successful season following last year's Final Four appearance.
Local nursing homes cited and fined
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Five facilities around the state were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation.
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
The Peoria area's 116 names to know in high school football for the 2024 season
The 2024 high school football season is here. We've provided lists of each position group, predicted conferences and introduced you to new coaches. Ahead of the season, we're providing a list of football names every prep sports fan in the Peoria area should know. Here are 116 football names to...
Peoria police investigate shooting of teen
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria police are gathering information concerning the shooting of a teenager. Police spokesperson Simone Roth says a 17-year-old boy was taken to a hospital by private vehicle around 9:50 p.m. Friday with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was last reported in stable condition.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
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