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25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
Commentary: A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
SIUE Hosts Grant Program Designed In Part To Improve Edwardsville Greenways
EDWARDSVILLE - Greenspaces are critical and the importance of understanding and enhancing them are equally significant, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Shannon McCarragher, PhD. This summer, 10 students from universities across the country have been part of the Socio-Ecological Role of Greenways in Urban Systems (SERGUS) Research Experience...
‘The goal is to grow each year’: Pat Bryant looks to be top option
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — If there’s one thing Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant doesn’t lack, it’s confidence. “I feel like they could have thrown me a little extra,” said Bryant on his EA Sports College Football 25 rating. “They gave me an 81, and I thought I could have been an 83 or 84.”
CBS to Air ’13 Days in Ferguson’ Primetime Special on 10-Year Anniversary of Michael Brown Killing
The August TV event featuring Cedric the Entertainer dives into the aftermath of the 2014 police shooting The post CBS to Air ’13 Days in Ferguson’ Primetime Special on 10-Year Anniversary of Michael Brown Killing appeared first on TheWrap.
Atomic by Jamo to take over former Atomic Cowboy space in The Grove
A new iteration of the St. Louis classic Atomic Cowboy is returning to The Grove, and the excitement is undeniable. Atomic by Jamo is set to open this fall in the same, now-renovated building at 4140 Manchester Avenue. In addition to the lively dance parties of yore, this reimagined Atomic will bring music by local and national acts to the party, as well as a food- and cocktail-forward bar program. A few musicians taking the stage in September include STRFKR and Black Uhuru.
Police investigating Belleville business break-in
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Belleville police responded to a business break-in at the Belle Vegas Liquor Store on West Boulevard. Authorities responded to the break-in Thursday around 4 a.m. and found the front glass smashed, along with a stone block lying next to the door. It is...
Renewed calls for passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
The law enforcement killing of Sonya Massey in her Illinois home earlier this month has thrust the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act back in the national spotlight, with renewed calls for passage of the failed legislation targeting racial bias and use of force.
Illini who are competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Five former Illini athletes, one current Illini athlete and one current Illini assistant coach will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Four will represent the United States, including two in volleyball, while two former Illini men's golfers will represent Belgium and a current Illini track athlete will compete for Ghana.
Code Talkers event coming to Grafton
The Grafton Historical Society has a special event planned for Sunday July 28th at the history Museum & Visitor’s Center on East Main Street. Army war veteran Warren Gohl of the Seneca Nation will be speaking about World War Two code talkers. His talk begins at 1:30 PM. The...
Sonya Massey Was the Descendant of William Donnegan, Who Suffered a Similar Fate in 1908
Content Warning: This article mentions police brutality, lynching, and racism. In July 2024, police body cam footage awakened the masses to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. The video came several weeks after Massey died of injuries sustained from allegedly being shot three times in the head by former Sangamon County, IL. Deputy Sheriff Sean Grayson. Grayson and his partner responded to a 911 call Massey made after believing an intruder was in her home. Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was originally from San Diego, Calif., but lived in Springfield, IL. at the time of her death. Nearly a...
Round Room's $3M backpack giveaway aims to ease back-to-school costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Round Room (a Verizon authorized retailer) is giving away $3M worth of FREE backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event on Sunday, July 28. Round Room hopes to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with back-to-school season. Select stores...
Iowa Rain Totals Thursday Morning: Isolated Flash Flooding in Montrose
Montrose, IA – Thursday morning brought significant rainfall to parts of Iowa and Illinois, with Montrose recording the highest rainfall total at 3.46 inches. The National Weather Service (NWS) in the Quad Cities reported a stubborn weather pattern causing slow-moving, heavy rain showers and storms over the past several days.
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