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2 dead, multiple injured in shooting early Sunday morning
Champaign — Two people are dead and several others injured in a shooting that happened early Sunday morning. Champaign police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive around 12:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting with injuries. On arrival, police and fire personnel worked to render immediate medical aid until patients could be transferred to an area hospital.
Fairbury Results: July 27, 2024 ($50k – Prairie Dirt Classic)
World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers raced for $50,000 at Fairbury Speedway. World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers have unloaded in Fairbury, Illinois in search of a $50,000 payout. The 1/4-mile bullring of Fairbury Speedway is set to host the famed Prairie Dirt Classic. View Fairbury results below.
The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Micah Parsons to the Chicago Bears
The Dallas Cowboys are faced with three players all wanting Max Contract Extensions from CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, and Dak Prescott. For this instance, we’re projecting into the 2025 Offseason as if the Cowboys had another season missing the NFC Conference Championship. One could argue that Dallas can resign...
Michael Long takes Prairie Dirt Classic Modified win at Fairbury Speedway!
Feature (40 Laps): 1. 18L-Michael Long[2]; 2. 22-Josh Harris[3]; 3. 45-Kyle Hammer[11]; 4. 77-Ray Bollinger[1]; 5. 24Z-Zeke McKenzie[20]; 6. 10Y-Trent Young[4]; 7. 99-Hunt Gossum[15]; 8. 21A-Nick Allen[14]; 9. 8A-Austin Holcombe[9]; 10. 89-Austin Friedman[18]; 11. 28M-Frank Marshall[6]; 12. 14L-Dalton Lane[21]; 13. 5-Steven Brooks[22]; 14. 5S-Owen Steinkoenig[12]; 15. 54-Zachary Hawk[24]; 16. 777-Trevor Neville[5]; 17. C40-Mike Chasteen Jr[16]; 18. 96M-Mike McKinney[7]; 19. 1D-Dean Hoffman[8]; 20. 37-Michael Ledford[17]; 21. 67-Austin Seets[13]; 22. 18S-Jarrett Stryker[19]; 23. 24H-Mike Harrison[10]; 24. 32-Mason Duncan[23]
Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle
A Chicago Cubs prospect is going viral after poor timing and an incredible camera angle resulted in a hilarious video. The post Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois
This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois. After a recent analysis of crashes and fatalities, this Illinois highway which runs through the entire state has now been dubbed the 'most dangerous' road in Illinois. The Most Dangerous Road in Each State. The website, This vs...
John Deere Confirms More Layoffs, Cuts in Salaried Workforce
John Deere has confirmed it plans to layoff more workers through cuts in its global salaried workforce according to Corridor Business Journal. Deere didn’t release details on the number of salaried employees affected. The most recent round of cuts follow more than 600 previously announced layoffs of Deere’s production workers at three facilities in Illinois and Iowa. The company didn’t say when the additional salaried workforce positions would be eliminated.
Abbott must pay $495 million in premature infant formula trial, jury finds
(Reuters) -A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories' specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million in damages.
25 Sports Saturday–July 27, 2024
(25News Now) - Today was the 2nd annual Team Tessa 3 v 3 soccer tournament in honor and support of the Tessa Sutton Foundation. Peoria City SC has had an incredible playoff run, and now they are just one day away from taking on FC Tucson in the USL League Two National Semifinals. The winner of the match will book their ticket to the National Championship next weekend.
Warehouse District restaurant receives liquor license
You can choose to have a chicken sandwich and a beer at Peoria's newest dining addition to the Warehouse District. Pop-Up Chicken Shop was unanimously approved a liquor license Tuesday by the Peoria City Council. The Bloomington-based restaurant opened at 800 SW Adams Street in Peoria in June. ...
Person dies after falling at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County
LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. — A person has died after falling at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County on Saturday afternoon. According to officials from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the incident was reported around 4:30 p.m. in the park’s Illinois Canyon. Officials say the fall resulted in one fatality but have not […]
Peoria Remembers Former Councilmember Vicki Hunt, a Devoted Public Servant and Community Advocate
The city of Peoria is mourning the loss of a devoted public figure and community advocate, former Councilmember Vicki Hunt, whose death was recently announced. Giving her time, passion, and expertise over two terms on Peoria's City Council, Hunt left a distinct mark on the fabric of the city she sought to improve – serving from 2003 to 2010 and then being re-elected in 2014, starting her term in 2015, representing the Acacia District. She held the role of Vice Mayor for 19 months, demonstrating her commitment to civic service.
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