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J.B. PRITZKER CELEBRATED NEW BUSINESS INVESTMENTS IN ILLINOIS: 'MORE JOBS AND PRODUCTION'

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✍️ The government of Illinois celebrated the investment of various companies in the state, with Governor J.B. Pritzker stating that these investments will benefit residents.

👉 Companies such as CSL, Hyundai Translead, AbbVie, Mars Snacking, DMG MORI, and Savencia Cheese USA have invested in Illinois. 👉 The investments are expected to create 4,000 new jobs. 👉 The total value of the investments is nearly $2.5 billion. 👉 Governor J.B. Pritzker praised the state's strategic location, solid infrastructure, and dedicated workforce. 👉 The investments will benefit the state by creating more jobs and producing more goods.

-- #J.B.Pritzker #Illinois #Kankakee #Will #NorthChicago #Chicago #FultonMarket #RiverNorth #Lena #Schaumburg #Matteson #PalosHeights #politics

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4/11/2026

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IS THE WINTER STORM STILL ONGOING IN ILLINOIS? HOW MUCH SNOW HAS FALLEN IN THE LAST HOURS AND WHAT IS EXPECTED THIS WEEK?

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✍️ A winter storm affected Illinois over the weekend, bringing significant snowfall, intense cold, and travel complications. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted continued below-freezing temperatures in the region.

👉 Significant snowfall in central Illinois, with some areas reporting over 7 inches (17.8 cm) of accumulation 👉 Intense cold and travel complications 👉 Wind-blown snow and freezing temperatures expected 👉 Gradual warming trend starting Tuesday, with temperatures rising to near-freezing levels

-- #Illinois #Chicago #Champaign #Decatur #Urbana #Danville #Fisher #Newman #Jacksonville #Washington #Lincoln #Morton #Galesburg #Streator #Kankakee #Rensselaer #weather

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12/15/2025

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LATEST UPDATES ON FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS IN ILLINOIS AND CLASSES IN CHICAGO AFTER THE SNOW

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✍️ A severe snowstorm hit Chicago and Illinois, causing flight cancellations and school closures, with over 450 flights cancelled at O'Hare and Midway airports.

👉 Over 450 flights cancelled at O'Hare and Midway airports 👉 Schools in the area closed or switched to virtual learning 👉 Hazardous road conditions, with over 250 snowplows deployed 👉 National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory

-- #Chicago #Illinois #O'HareAirport #MidwayAirport #DuSableLakeShoreDrive #Indiana #Kankakee #Lake #weather

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11/10/2025

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'TOUCHY-FEELY' COP ACCUSED OF 'GROPING' WOMEN, SLOPPY DRUNKENNESS KEEPS LANDING JOBS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

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✍️ Officer Quincy Spears, a 47-year-old police officer from Illinois, has a troubled track record dating back decades, with allegations of harassment, inappropriate behavior, and unprofessional conduct.

👉 Officer Quincy Spears has a troubled track record dating back decades 👉 Allegations include harassment, inappropriate behavior, and unprofessional conduct 👉 Spears has been accused of ignoring direct instructions and administering a breathalyzer test on a subject who was not intoxicated 👉 Spears has been accused of being 'touchy-feely' with women 👉 Spears has been involved in several incidents of public intoxication 👉 Spears has continued to work as a police officer despite allegations against him

-- #QuincySpears #EricStarkey #ChuckSteele #AndyMackin #AlanSwinford #PatrickSiemsen #JeremyDouglas #RomelHuddleston #RuralIllinois #Indiana #Chicago #Kankakee #Momence #Manteno #Watseka #politics

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Quincy Spears Eric Starkey Chuck Steele Andy Mackin Alan Swinford Patrick Siemsen Jeremy Douglas Romel Huddleston

11/5/2025

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19-YEAR-OLD FATALLY ATTACKED 52-YEAR-OLD WORKER AT CHICK-FIL-A WITH KNIFE AND HAMMER, POLICE SAY

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✍️ A 19-year-old man was arrested for attacking and killing a 52-year-old delivery worker at a Chick-fil-A in Illinois, and also attacking a maintenance worker.

👉 19-year-old Darryl Lee Jr. arrested for attacking and killing a 52-year-old delivery worker 👉 Lee also attacked a 20-year-old maintenance worker 👉 Charges include first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and armed robbery

-- #DarrylLeeJr. #TraceyLand #JasonBastin #Illinois #Kankakee #Bridgeview #Oswego #world

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10/28/2025

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HIGHLIGHTS/SCORES: HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE SPORTS (10-01-25)

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✍️ The article reports on various sports events in the WCIA 3 viewing area, including volleyball and flag football games.

👉 Parkland won against Illinois Central College in volleyball 👉 Illinois defeated DACC 10-3 in fall softball 👉 Mahomet-Seymour won against Urbana 33-14 in girls flag football 👉 Kankakee won against Central 30-12 in girls flag football 👉 Judah Christian, Georgetown-Ridge Farm, and Fisher won their respective volleyball matches

-- #CentralIllinois #WCIA3viewingarea #Parkland #IllinoisCentralCollege #Mahomet-Seymour #Urbana #Kankakee #Central #JudahChristian #Arcola #Georgetown-RidgeFarm #Danville #Fisher #DACC #sports

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10/2/2025

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BAD NEWS FOR WORKERS IN ILLINOIS DUE TO LAYOFFS IN SOME COMPANIES

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✍️ In Illinois, employers are required to provide 60-day notice to the state government before closing plants or laying off large numbers of workers, according to the WARN Act. Recently, several companies in Illinois have announced layoffs, affecting over 550 employees.

👉 Over 550 employees in Illinois are expected to be laid off in September, October, and November 2025 👉 Companies affected include CareerBuilder, Monster Worldwide, Momence Packing Company, Group 1001 Resources, LSC Communications MCL LLC, and Compass Group 👉 The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60-day notice to the state government before closing plants or laying off large numbers of workers 👉 Employers who fail to comply with the WARN Act may face fines and penalties

-- #Illinois #Chicago #Kankakee #ParkRidge #Bolingbrook #Evanston #Aurora #Joliet #WillCounty #DuPageCounty #CookCounty #business

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8/21/2025

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SAVANNAH BANANAS LEAVE AN INDELIBLE MARK ON CHICAGO, FROM AN EMOTIONAL WHITE SOX REUNION TO A CHANCE HAPPENING

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✍️ The Savannah Bananas, a baseball team known for their dancing and entertainment, made their debut in Chicago at Rate Field, drawing over 80,000 fans in two nights.

👉 The Savannah Bananas made their debut in Chicago at Rate Field 👉 The team drew over 80,000 fans in two nights 👉 Celebrity cameos included A.J. Pierzynski, Mark Buehrle, and Chance the Rapper 👉 The team's philosophy is to prioritize the fans 👉 The event featured dancing, special appearances, and a fun-filled experience

-- #JesseCole #Mr.K #A.J.Pierzynski #MarkBuehrle #ChancetheRapper #OzzieGuillén #PaulKonerko #ScottCornett #DaltonCornett #RyanKellogg #EdwardGordon #KyleLund #DakotaAlbritton #RateField #Chicago #Kankakee #Indianapolis #PippaPasses #Ky #WrigleyField #sports

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8/17/2025

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300 WORKERS BLINDSIDED BY ILLINOIS PLANT’S ABRUPT CLOSURE — AFTER IT SERVED AS A LOCAL LINCHPIN FOR 60 YEARS

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✍️ The Momence Packing Company in Illinois shut down, leaving 274 people jobless, and Johnsonville Foods is transferring its assets to other facilities.

👉 274 people lost their jobs due to the sudden closure of the Momence Packing Company in Illinois 👉 The company is transferring its assets to other facilities 👉 Affected employees are struggling to cope with the loss of their livelihoods 👉 The company cited the need to optimize its operations network as the reason for the closure

-- #LupeHernandez #CharlesSteele #TimNugent #JeffBezos #Illinois #Kankakee #Wisconsin #Kansas #business

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7/20/2025

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ELENA KRAUSE DOMINATES AS PONTIAC SOFTBALL BLANKS LASALLE-PERU FOR REGIONAL CROWN

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✍️ Pontiac's softball team won the Class 3A regional championship for the fourth consecutive year, led by Elena Krause's dominating pitching performance.

👉 Pontiac won the Class 3A regional championship for the fourth consecutive year 👉 Elena Krause pitched a shutout and hit a home run 👉 Krause's postseason consecutive scoreless streak reached 38 innings 👉 Pontiac improved to 24-9

-- #ElenaKrause #LivLindsay #IndiaMattingly #NatalieZimmerman #KendallPitchford #PaytonRogers #IzzyHinz #MasonSchlosser #RyneMackinson #AdenBrummel #RyneEilts #HenryDeYoung #AndrewHorning #JoshHartke #JacksonCrawford #BlaineFriedmansky #JackMiller #CooperMiller #JaxsonGoodrich #MileLainhart #ErichMurphy #Pontiac #LaSalle-Peru #TheDiamondatWilliamsonField #EastPeoria #Kankakee #JolietCatholic #St.Bede #Peru #Heyworth #sports

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5/31/2025

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PONTIAC ENDS REGULAR-SEASON HOME SLATE WITH VICTORY OVER NORMAL WEST

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✍️ Pontiac softball team claimed a share of the Illini Prairie Conference title with a 2-0 win over Prairie Central, while Dwight softball's season ended with a regional loss to Serena.

👉 Pontiac softball team claimed a share of the Illini Prairie Conference title 👉 Dwight softball's season ended with a regional loss to Serena 👉 Dwight baseball advanced to the regional championship game with a 10-0 win over Gardner-South Wilmington 👉 Prairie Central baseball will play for a regional title after defeating Tremont 2-1

-- #Pontiac #NormalWest #PrairieCentral #Dwight #Serena #Gardner-SouthWilmington #Tremont #Bismarck #Fairbury #Lexington #Ridgeview #Seneca #Chicago #Marist #Kankakee #JolietCatholic #Limestone #Bartonville #BishopMcNamara #Mackinaw #LeRoy #DwightRegional #OlympiaRegional #IlliniPrairieConference #sports

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5/23/2025

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ONE OF STATE'S TOP 2026 PLAYERS HEADING OUT OF STATE AS SENIOR: 'NOT A TRANSFER PORTAL THING AT ALL'

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✍️ E.J. Hazelett, a top junior basketball player, will transfer from Franklin Central to Kankakee (Ill.) to be closer to his father, who was named the football coach at Kankakee.

👉 E.J. Hazelett will transfer from Franklin Central to Kankakee (Ill.) 👉 His father, Ed Hazelett, was named the football coach at Kankakee in March 👉 E.J. Hazelett played in only 12 games as a junior due to a foot injury 👉 He averaged 12.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists as a junior 👉 He is being recruited by several Division I programs and has offers from Kent State and Indiana State

-- #E.J.Hazelett #EdHazelett #DerekHart #MilesOsei #KyleNeddenriep #FranklinCentral #Kankakee #Illinois #Indiana #WarrenCentral #WesternKentucky #sports

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5/16/2025

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FORMER ILLINOIS GOV. GEORGE RYAN DIES AT 91. HE HALTED EXECUTIONS AND WENT TO PRISON FOR CORRUPTION

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✍️ Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, who was convicted of corruption charges and served six and a half years in prison, has died at the age of 91.

👉 George Ryan was the 38th Governor of Illinois, serving from 1999 to 2003 👉 He was convicted of corruption charges and served six and a half years in federal prison 👉 Ryan was a pharmacist who rose to become governor, but his tenure was marked by a corruption scandal 👉 He was praised for his efforts to reform the state's death penalty system and empty death row 👉 Ryan was a complex figure, known for his pragmatism and ability to work with officials from both parties

-- #GeorgeRyan #LuraLynnRyan #RobertGessner #GeorgeW.Bush #RodBlagojevich #ScottWillis #Illinois #Kankakee #Iowa #Cuba #politics

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5/3/2025

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GEORGIA BULLDOG IOL ANNOUNCES TRANSFER DESTINATION

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✍️ Georgia Bulldogs transfer Marques Easley has joined Purdue Boilermakers after a brief stint with the Bulldogs.

👉 Marques Easley transferred from Georgia to Purdue 👉 Easley was a four-star recruit from the class of 2024 👉 He played high school football in Kankakee High School of Kankakee, Illinois 👉 Easley was arrested and suspended from spring practice 👉 He joins former Georgia players Michael Jackson, Nitro Tuggle, De'Nylon Morrissette, CJ Smith, and Nyland Green at Purdue

-- #MarquesEasley #TateRatledge #DylanFairchild #JaredWilson #DanielCalhoun #EarnestGreene #DrewBobo #MichaelJackson #NitroTuggle #De'NylonMorrissette #CJSmith #NylandGreen #Georgia #Purdue #KankakeeHighSchool #Kankakee #Illinois #sports

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4/27/2025

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'LOYALTY AND DEDICATION': PEORIA MANUAL SPORTS ICON SIR JAMES WATSON DIES AT AGE 89

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✍️ Sir James Watson, a legendary figure in Peoria's Manual High School sports, passed away at 89, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and loyalty.

👉 Sir James Watson was a legendary figure in Peoria's Manual High School sports 👉 He was a coach, official, and advisor for the school's teams 👉 He was known for his unwavering support and dedication to the school 👉 He was a constant presence at school events 👉 He was a devoted family man and loved his children and grandchildren

-- #SirJamesWatson #MarvinJordan #BrianWatson #TorreeWatson #DerrickBooth #WayneMcClain #CurleyBooJohnson #ChuckWestendorf #Peoria #ManualHighSchool #SouthPeoria #NewYorkCity #RobertsonFieldHouse #WMBD #Bradleybasketball #IHSAClass2Astatefinals #Quincy #Kankakee #MadisonGolfCourse #sports

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4/21/2025

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM ALERT IN CHICAGO: WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS

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✍️ The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather alert for the Chicago metropolitan area, warning of hazardous conditions due to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow.

👉 Winter weather alert issued for the Chicago metropolitan area 👉 Hazardous conditions expected due to mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow 👉 Slippery roads and potentially treacherous travel conditions expected 👉 Bridges and overpasses may be particularly hazardous 👉 Small craft advisory issued for small boats on the Illinois coast

-- #Chicago #Illinois #Indiana #LaSalle #Grundy #Kankakee #Newton #Winthrop #Wilmette #weather

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2/5/2025

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GOOD NEWS FOR CHICAGO: THE LATEST EMPLOYMENT REPORT REVEALS STEADY GROWTH

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✍️ A recent report from Illinois shows optimism in Chicago with sustained job growth, but also an increase in unemployment rates.

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4/17/2026

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J.B. PRITZKER CELEBRATED NEW BUSINESS INVESTMENTS IN ILLINOIS: 'MORE JOBS AND PRODUCTION'

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✍️ The government of Illinois celebrated the investment of various companies in the state, with Governor J.B. Pritzker stating that these investments will benefit residents.

-- #J.B.Pritzker #Illinois #Kankakee #Will #NorthChicago #Chicago #FultonMarket #RiverNorth #Lena #Schaumburg #Matteson #PalosHeights #politics

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4/11/2026

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IS THE WINTER STORM STILL ONGOING IN ILLINOIS? HOW MUCH SNOW HAS FALLEN IN THE LAST HOURS AND WHAT IS EXPECTED THIS WEEK?

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✍️ A winter storm affected Illinois over the weekend, bringing significant snowfall, intense cold, and travel complications. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted continued below-freezing temperatures in the region.

-- #Illinois #Chicago #Champaign #Decatur #Urbana #Danville #Fisher #Newman #Jacksonville #Washington #Lincoln #Morton #Galesburg #Streator #Kankakee #Rensselaer #weather

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Illinois Chicago Champaign Decatur Urbana Danville Fisher Newman

12/15/2025

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LATEST UPDATES ON FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS IN ILLINOIS AND CLASSES IN CHICAGO AFTER THE SNOW

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✍️ A severe snowstorm hit Chicago and Illinois, causing flight cancellations and school closures, with over 450 flights cancelled at O'Hare and Midway airports.

-- #Chicago #Illinois #O'HareAirport #MidwayAirport #DuSableLakeShoreDrive #Indiana #Kankakee #Lake #weather

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Chicago Illinois O'Hare Airport Midway Airport DuSable Lake Shore Drive Indiana Kankakee Lake

11/10/2025

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'TOUCHY-FEELY' COP ACCUSED OF 'GROPING' WOMEN, SLOPPY DRUNKENNESS KEEPS LANDING JOBS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

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✍️ Officer Quincy Spears, a 47-year-old police officer from Illinois, has a troubled track record dating back decades, with allegations of harassment, inappropriate behavior, and unprofessional conduct.

-- #QuincySpears #EricStarkey #ChuckSteele #AndyMackin #AlanSwinford #PatrickSiemsen #JeremyDouglas #RomelHuddleston #RuralIllinois #Indiana #Chicago #Kankakee #Momence #Manteno #Watseka #politics

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Quincy Spears Eric Starkey Chuck Steele Andy Mackin Alan Swinford Patrick Siemsen Jeremy Douglas Romel Huddleston

11/5/2025

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19-YEAR-OLD FATALLY ATTACKED 52-YEAR-OLD WORKER AT CHICK-FIL-A WITH KNIFE AND HAMMER, POLICE SAY

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✍️ A 19-year-old man was arrested for attacking and killing a 52-year-old delivery worker at a Chick-fil-A in Illinois, and also attacking a maintenance worker.

-- #DarrylLeeJr. #TraceyLand #JasonBastin #Illinois #Kankakee #Bridgeview #Oswego #world

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Darryl Lee Jr.Tracey Land Jason Bastin Illinois Kankakee Bridgeview Oswego world

10/28/2025

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HIGHLIGHTS/SCORES: HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE SPORTS (10-01-25)

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✍️ The article reports on various sports events in the WCIA 3 viewing area, including volleyball and flag football games.

-- #CentralIllinois #WCIA3viewingarea #Parkland #IllinoisCentralCollege #Mahomet-Seymour #Urbana #Kankakee #Central #JudahChristian #Arcola #Georgetown-RidgeFarm #Danville #Fisher #DACC #sports

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Central Illinois WCIA 3 viewing area Parkland Illinois Central College Mahomet-Seymour Urbana Kankakee Central

10/2/2025

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BAD NEWS FOR WORKERS IN ILLINOIS DUE TO LAYOFFS IN SOME COMPANIES

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✍️ In Illinois, employers are required to provide 60-day notice to the state government before closing plants or laying off large numbers of workers, according to the WARN Act. Recently, several companies in Illinois have announced layoffs, affecting over 550 employees.

-- #Illinois #Chicago #Kankakee #ParkRidge #Bolingbrook #Evanston #Aurora #Joliet #WillCounty #DuPageCounty #CookCounty #business

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Illinois Chicago Kankakee Park Ridge Bolingbrook Evanston Aurora Joliet

8/21/2025

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SAVANNAH BANANAS LEAVE AN INDELIBLE MARK ON CHICAGO, FROM AN EMOTIONAL WHITE SOX REUNION TO A CHANCE HAPPENING

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✍️ The Savannah Bananas, a baseball team known for their dancing and entertainment, made their debut in Chicago at Rate Field, drawing over 80,000 fans in two nights.

-- #JesseCole #Mr.K #A.J.Pierzynski #MarkBuehrle #ChancetheRapper #OzzieGuillén #PaulKonerko #ScottCornett #DaltonCornett #RyanKellogg #EdwardGordon #KyleLund #DakotaAlbritton #RateField #Chicago #Kankakee #Indianapolis #PippaPasses #Ky #WrigleyField #sports

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Jesse Cole Mr. K A.J. Pierzynski Mark Buehrle Chance the Rapper Ozzie Guillén Paul Konerko Scott Cornett

8/17/2025

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300 WORKERS BLINDSIDED BY ILLINOIS PLANT’S ABRUPT CLOSURE — AFTER IT SERVED AS A LOCAL LINCHPIN FOR 60 YEARS

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✍️ The Momence Packing Company in Illinois shut down, leaving 274 people jobless, and Johnsonville Foods is transferring its assets to other facilities.

-- #LupeHernandez #CharlesSteele #TimNugent #JeffBezos #Illinois #Kankakee #Wisconsin #Kansas #business

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Lupe Hernandez Charles Steele Tim Nugent Jeff Bezos Illinois Kankakee Wisconsin Kansas

7/20/2025

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ELENA KRAUSE DOMINATES AS PONTIAC SOFTBALL BLANKS LASALLE-PERU FOR REGIONAL CROWN

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✍️ Pontiac's softball team won the Class 3A regional championship for the fourth consecutive year, led by Elena Krause's dominating pitching performance.

-- #ElenaKrause #LivLindsay #IndiaMattingly #NatalieZimmerman #KendallPitchford #PaytonRogers #IzzyHinz #MasonSchlosser #RyneMackinson #AdenBrummel #RyneEilts #HenryDeYoung #AndrewHorning #JoshHartke #JacksonCrawford #BlaineFriedmansky #JackMiller #CooperMiller #JaxsonGoodrich #MileLainhart #ErichMurphy #Pontiac #LaSalle-Peru #TheDiamondatWilliamsonField #EastPeoria #Kankakee #JolietCatholic #St.Bede #Peru #Heyworth #sports

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Elena Krause Liv Lindsay India Mattingly Natalie Zimmerman Kendall Pitchford Payton Rogers Izzy Hinz Mason Schlosser

5/31/2025

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PONTIAC ENDS REGULAR-SEASON HOME SLATE WITH VICTORY OVER NORMAL WEST

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✍️ Pontiac softball team claimed a share of the Illini Prairie Conference title with a 2-0 win over Prairie Central, while Dwight softball's season ended with a regional loss to Serena.

-- #Pontiac #NormalWest #PrairieCentral #Dwight #Serena #Gardner-SouthWilmington #Tremont #Bismarck #Fairbury #Lexington #Ridgeview #Seneca #Chicago #Marist #Kankakee #JolietCatholic #Limestone #Bartonville #BishopMcNamara #Mackinaw #LeRoy #DwightRegional #OlympiaRegional #IlliniPrairieConference #sports

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Pontiac Normal West Prairie Central Dwight Serena Gardner-South Wilmington Tremont Bismarck

5/23/2025

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ONE OF STATE'S TOP 2026 PLAYERS HEADING OUT OF STATE AS SENIOR: 'NOT A TRANSFER PORTAL THING AT ALL'

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✍️ E.J. Hazelett, a top junior basketball player, will transfer from Franklin Central to Kankakee (Ill.) to be closer to his father, who was named the football coach at Kankakee.

-- #E.J.Hazelett #EdHazelett #DerekHart #MilesOsei #KyleNeddenriep #FranklinCentral #Kankakee #Illinois #Indiana #WarrenCentral #WesternKentucky #sports

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E.J. Hazelett Ed Hazelett Derek Hart Miles Osei Kyle Neddenriep Franklin Central Kankakee Illinois

5/16/2025

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FORMER ILLINOIS GOV. GEORGE RYAN DIES AT 91. HE HALTED EXECUTIONS AND WENT TO PRISON FOR CORRUPTION

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✍️ Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, who was convicted of corruption charges and served six and a half years in prison, has died at the age of 91.

-- #GeorgeRyan #LuraLynnRyan #RobertGessner #GeorgeW.Bush #RodBlagojevich #ScottWillis #Illinois #Kankakee #Iowa #Cuba #politics

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George Ryan Lura Lynn Ryan Robert Gessner George W. Bush Rod Blagojevich Scott Willis Illinois Kankakee

5/3/2025

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GEORGIA BULLDOG IOL ANNOUNCES TRANSFER DESTINATION

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✍️ Georgia Bulldogs transfer Marques Easley has joined Purdue Boilermakers after a brief stint with the Bulldogs.

-- #MarquesEasley #TateRatledge #DylanFairchild #JaredWilson #DanielCalhoun #EarnestGreene #DrewBobo #MichaelJackson #NitroTuggle #De'NylonMorrissette #CJSmith #NylandGreen #Georgia #Purdue #KankakeeHighSchool #Kankakee #Illinois #sports

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Marques Easley Tate Ratledge Dylan Fairchild Jared Wilson Daniel Calhoun Earnest Greene Drew Bobo Michael Jackson

4/27/2025

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'LOYALTY AND DEDICATION': PEORIA MANUAL SPORTS ICON SIR JAMES WATSON DIES AT AGE 89

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✍️ Sir James Watson, a legendary figure in Peoria's Manual High School sports, passed away at 89, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and loyalty.

-- #SirJamesWatson #MarvinJordan #BrianWatson #TorreeWatson #DerrickBooth #WayneMcClain #CurleyBooJohnson #ChuckWestendorf #Peoria #ManualHighSchool #SouthPeoria #NewYorkCity #RobertsonFieldHouse #WMBD #Bradleybasketball #IHSAClass2Astatefinals #Quincy #Kankakee #MadisonGolfCourse #sports

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Sir James Watson Marvin Jordan Brian Watson Torree Watson Derrick Booth Wayne McClain Curley Boo Johnson Chuck Westendorf

4/21/2025