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Iowa private colleges see mixed success from tuition, financial aid changes
Some of Iowa’s private colleges announced changes to their tuition and financial aid offerings last fall, hoping to showcase their affordability for students who might not look twice at them due to their sticker price. These efforts have had mixed results, impacted by problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. […]
WIU launches Spanish-language phone line
Western Illinois University has launched a new phone line dedicated to assisting prospective students and their families who prefer to communicate in Spanish. This new resource aims to ensure that Spanish-speaking students can easily access information about the opportunities WIU offers, a press release says. “We are excited to add...
Springfield police search for driver after vehicle hits people on sidewalk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Several people were struck by a car in Springfield on Thursday morning, according to the Springfield Police Department. At 12:29 a.m. Springfield Police officers responded to the area of 5th Street and North Grand Avenue for a report of several people struck by a vehicle.
Phase 1 Of Zaydin Dudra Skateboard Park In Taylorville Complete
When local skateboard resident Zaydin Dudra passed away in a tragic vehicle accident, Zaydin’s mother gave a compelling speech about Zaydin and his love for skateboarding. Taylorville did not have a skateboard park and Dudra wouldn’t get to witness the completed project, but the message hit home for Evan Mitchell. He wanted a skateboard park too. In fact, Mitchell has wanted a skateboard park since he was a teenager.
The Chatham Village is calling on residents to limit electricity use
CHATHAM, ILLINOIS — As the heatwave continues through Central Illinois, the Chatham Village is calling on residents and businesses to conserve electricity today between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. This request comes after a piece of equipment failed due to the high- volume electrical use last night. Some of...
Rockford-area lawmakers push for early childhood investment as billions in school funding evaporates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - In the pool of Illinois’ education budget, the state swims toward an $8 billion drop-off. By the end of September, $122 billion in federal pandemic-era funding dries up. That leaves stateline school districts making tough decisions, including Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) reducing preschool transportation.
UPDATED: Three men arrested after harassing woman who cooperated with officers in Audrain County
UPDATE: Malachi Whitley has been charged with first-degree harassment. Austin Terry has been charged with first-degree harassment and resisting arrest. Joshua Graham has been charged with resisting arrest. Three men are arrested in Audrain County for allegedly harassing a neighbor for cooperating with law enforcement. The Mexico Public Safety Department...
Preferred Family Healthcare hosts Overdose Awareness Day in Hannibal's Central Park
Hannibal, MO (KHQA) — Preferred Family Healthcare is preparing for its Overdose Awareness Day eventto raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding overdose. The event will focus on bringing together various organizations to help spread awareness and educate people on the topic. It will take place this Saturday, August...
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Illinois quick hits: Construction workers hurt in collapse; DUI enforcement for Labor Day
Construction workers hurt in collapse Two construction workers were seriously hurt when the unfinished wooden frame they were working on collapsed Wednesday in Casey. The collapse happened at Westside Church of Christ, which has been undergoing renovation this summer. During construction of a 4,500-square-foot addition, the wooden roof trusses came crashing to the ground. The church said both were airlifted to Champaign. ...
$9.2M Illinois Lotto ticket sold at suburban Jewel-Osco grocery store
Did you happen to buy a lotto ticket while grocery shopping at a suburban Jewel-Osco recently? If so, you may be the proud owner of a jackpot winning Lotto ticket worth more than $9 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, the ticket, worth $9.2 million, was sold as part of...
State Police, local forces driven to curtail road rage
Despite being sixth in population, Illinois barely cracks the top 20 in terms of road-rage incidents, according to a new study. Illinois ranked 19th in road-rage incidents, according to the study by H&P Law. The Land of Lincoln scored 58.7 out of 100 in the study. In comparison, Louisiana led...
1 Illinois Place 4th Most Abandoned in US, 1 in 4 Buildings Empty
It's like a modern wasteland. There's one Illinois place that was just ranked as the 4th most abandoned in America where more than 1 out of every 4 buildings is vacant. This new ranking from 24/7 Wall St of the most abandoned zip codes in America reveals the cities and towns in the country where the people aren't, but buildings remain. One Illinois city was declared the 4th most abandoned in the entire country. It's not unusual to see foliage growing out of the buildings you drive by.
High Arsenic Levels: Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Sold In Illinois
Just think about all the different food product recalls we've been hearing about and dealing with over the last few months alone. We've been warned of the dangers of a certain brand of deli meat being possible contaminated with listeria. The recall involving those meat products covered over 7 million pounds of various meats that were produced at a single location. Several deaths have potentially resulted from ingestion of the recalled products.
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