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Verizon gives away free backpacks to students heading back to school
PEORIA (25News Now) - As students make there way back to the classroom in the coming weeks, Verizon in Peoria gave away free backpacks to students. The store has been giving away backpacks annually for the past nine years. On Sunday, they gave away 200 backpacks to those in the...
Illinois Women Warned About Vicious New Banking & Romance Scams
Obviously no scam is good, but I would argue the worst are the ones that prey on emotions to rob a person blind or worse. That's why there are urgent warnings for Illinois women to be aware there are current ploys that use text messages to lure victims into romance and banking problems.
Illinois State Fair Auto Races Just Over Two Weeks Away
(Springfield, IL) Open wheel and stock car fans, alike, are looking forward to the annual return of racing to the Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fair. The stars of USAC Silver Crown, ARCA Menards Series, and DIRTcar Sportsman will all be on track the final weekend of the Illinois State Fair, Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, 2024. In addition, the weekend gets kicked off on Friday night, August 16 with MOWA Sprint cars at Lincoln Speedway, in nearby Lincoln, IL.
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
Illinois doctor selected by NASA for Mars mission simulation
After an entire year in NASA's Mars simulation, an Illinois doctor is back on "earth." Springfield emergency room physician Nathan Jones saw a social media ad last year. NASA was looking for scientists to participate in their Houston-based mission.
Illinois Fuel And Retail Association Announces Hiring Of Nate Harris As CEO
The state’s premier organization representing gas stations and convenience stores today announces the hiring of an experienced state government relations professional as the new CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association. Nate Harris, of Springfield, replaces Josh Sharp as the leader of IFRA. Sharp left IFRA for another...
IL unemployment increased for the year in June
July 28, 2024 – Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in five metropolitan areas, decreased in six, and was unchanged or nearly unchanged in three for the year ending June 2024, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas.
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
Recall of Illinois Vegetables Expands Due to Serious Illness Risk
There was already a potential problem with many cucumbers widely available in Illinois, but now it's known the risk is greater than previously thought. A previous recall has now been expanded due to a dangerous contamination that now includes even more vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration just issued a...
Illinois doctor selected by NASA for Mars mission simulation
CHICAGO - An Illinois doctor has re-emerged after spending a year inside a Mars simulation. He was among four U.S. researchers picked by NASA for the mission. In this week's Good News Guarantee, he explains how likely a trip to Mars will be for you and me. Dr. Nathan Jones...
FC Tucson’s historical run ends in USL League 2 national semifinals
FC Tucson made history winning the USL League 2 Western Conference title and advancing to the national semifinals for the first time in the franchise’s 14-year history, and that’s where the magic ended for the Men In Black. FC Tucson’s 11-match unbeaten streak was snapped as well with...