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Wake Up Tri-Counties with State Representative Dan Swanson Scam Seminar on August 20th
Illinois State Representative Dan Swanson joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the “How to Avoid Being Scammed” seminar he organized to help people learn the signs of scams and avoid becoming victims. The seminar is on August 20, 2024, from 9 to 10 AM, or after questions have been answered, at the Oxford American Legion in Alpha. The Oxford American Legion is located at 211 West A Street. Everyone is welcome to attend the informational seminar to learn how to protect yourself, your family, or a friend from being scammed. Heather Calcara from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Sheriff from the Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Knox, Warren, and McDonough Sheriff’s Offices join Representative Dan Swanson for an information seminar Tuesday morning. There will be coffee, juice, and sweets. They won’t turn away anyone with questions or who needs help at the public meeting.
Shocking Grades For Security At The 2 Major Illinois Airports
I was utterly surprised when I saw the results of a recent survey about the complaints about the TSA at the two major Illinois airports. How Do 2 Major Illinois Airports Rank When It Comes To Complaints About TSA?. Don't get me wrong, I love living in Rockford but I...
Mega Millions warning as $1m prize remains unclaimed – but the winner is set to avoid the same fate as Edwin Castro
LOTTERY chiefs have warned a mystery millionaire to safeguard their prize-scooping ticket - to avoid the same pitfalls as Edwin Castro. The Powerball mega-winner has been pictured dining with a close friend of the Kardashians, amid family scandals and a lawsuit. An unknown Lottery player became one of three lucky...
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Aldi Vegetables Sold In Illinois Raised To Class-1 Recall Status
My wife said this to me the other day: "Is it my imagination, or are we getting food recall warnings and notices just about every day lately, and don't most of them have something to do with listeria?" She's not wrong. From deli meat to vegetables, over the last few...
Oblong Public Works Will Haul Off Yard Waste
(Oblong) – The Village of Oblong is reminding residents if they live inside the Village limits and are doing lawn cleanup, Oblong Public Works can help. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the Oblong Public Works will pick up yard waste free of charge. She says all you need to do is get it bagged up, set out by your roadway or sidewalk, and call the Public Works office to be placed on the pickup list. To get on the list, call 618-592-3122 Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Unit 3 Board Approves Tentative Budget and Sets Hearing Date
(Palestine) – The Palestine Unit 3 Board adopted the budget resolution and set a date for a public hearing. Palestine Superintendent and Grade School Principal, Jessica Sisil, says since the budget must be displayed for thirty days, the board will next meet on September 20th at 4:30 p.m. at Palestine High School. A budget hearing is set for 4:20 p.m.
Report shows many Illinois communities have forever chemicals in their drinking water
(The Center Square) – A new report shows that forever chemicals, or PFAS, are contaminating drinking water supplies in communities all around Illinois. Research by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that many Illinois communities have levels of PFAS above the proposed limit, including in areas from Mt. Vernon to Metro East to Rockford. The group is calling on Congress to boost funding to tackle what they call a “growing environment and public health crisis.” ...
UAW threatens national strike against Stellantis after recent cuts, delaying reopening of Illinois plant
The UAW is threatening a possible national strike against Stellantis, in the wake of what the union says are recent cutbacks at auto plants and unkept promises after signing a new contract following last fall’s historic stand-up strike.
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Perdue Issues Major Frozen Chicken Recall: Indiana, Kentucky & Illinois
We almost always have some sort of Perdue brand chicken in our refrigerator. Their products are always clearly marked if they are gluten-free. Perdue even has gluten-free chicken nuggets. But, before you put them in the air fryer, you need to make sure that they are not on this new recall list.
Big Lots (With 29 Illinois Stores) Is Closing A Lot More Spots
Initially, Big Lots said that they'd be closing around 40 stores around the country in a move to keep the company afloat. Now come word that 40 was way too low of a number when it comes to store closings...the real number may be around 8 times that many closings.
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
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