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Veterans on Parade Celebrates 20th Anniversary September 7
MARION – Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Sept. 7 as the annual Veterans on Parade will take place along Main Street in Marion. It will get underway at 10 a.m. The event honors our veterans and first responders and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Ed Davis,...
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.”...
Green Street: North of the Border
Aug. 14—is a name to know in Big Ten women's basketball circles. The four-star Class of 2025 forward, after all, has cut her college choices down to four. And all four hail from the Big Ten. The 6-foot-2 Fort Erie, Ontario, native announced on Instagram last Friday her finalist list had been narrowed to Illinois, Maryland, Michigan and Minnesota. The 17-year-old is among a number of ...
Two Charged With Theft from T.J. Maxx Store in Union City
Two people from Union City have been charged with theft from T.J.Maxx, located on West Reelfoot Avenue. Police reports said an officer responded to the business, following the discovery of shoplifting that occurred between July 9th and July 21st. Police were informed the business loss prevention investigator had been notified...
Milkman Gets Nod To KGF Hall of Fame
Murray State women's golf coaching legend Velvet Milkman has been inducted into the Kentucky Golf Foundation's Hall of Fame, adding to a prestigious career that includes a spot in the 2024 Murray State Hall of Fame class. Milkman founded the MSU women's golf program in 1993 and led the team to 12 OVC Championships over 29 seasons, remaining a significant figure in collegiate golf until her retirement in May 2022. Her teams performed exceptionally both on the course, with accolades for individual players, and in academics, showcasing a commitment to excellence in multiple arenas.
Ribbon cutting held for new Franklin County Coroner’s Office, morgue
BENTON, Ill. (KFVS) - A ribbon cutting and open house was held on Wednesday for the new Franklin County Coroner’s Office and morgue. The ceremony took place on August 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This new 5,700-foot building is located at 407 East Washington Street in Benton,...
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...
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