Christian Care receives grant from Illinois Treasurer

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Christian Care is getting funding in the latest round of Charitable Trust grants by the Illinois Treasurer. The Rock Island nonprofit got a $20,000 grant from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Friday, according to a media …

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Salukis head to MVC Softball Tournament Championship game with win over Illinois State

DES MOINES, Iowa, (WSIL) — The Saluki Softball team is heading to the MVC Tournament Championship game after defeating Illinois State 8-3 on Friday. SIU started the scoring early. In the bottom of the 1st, Jackie Lis drove in Emma Austin off of a sacrifice …

Chicago small businesses raise concerns over tariffs to Illinois Democrats

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some local businesses were raising concerns Friday about the impact of tariffs on their operating costs. This is National Small Business Week. Some Illinois Democrats are doing their best to keep up the pressure on the Trump Administration …

Illinois will be facing Alabama in Chicago

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois will be facing Alabama on Wednesday, November 19 at the United Center in Chicago. Ticket sales information, including priority access for UI premium and season ticket holders and I FUND members, will be announced …

Illinois state parks and historic sites see record visitors in 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois experienced a surge in visitors to its state parks and historic sites last year, reaching the highest numbers in nearly 15 years. According to state officials, 41 million people visited these locations in 2024. Nine …

Illinois School for the Deaf students engage in kindness activities

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — Students at the Illinois School for the Deaf participated in "kindness activities" on Friday afternoon, engaging in various charitable tasks. The high school students took part in making dog treats for donation, …

Warmer April in Illinois

April broke records for being among the wettest on record in much of southern Illinois, which experienced an extreme rain event early in the month, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the Prairie Research Institute. Among active April …

Illinois Craft Beer Week begins, kicking off summer season

(WIFR) - The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild announces the return of Craft Beer Week from May 9-16. Every May, the state’s brewing community is celebrated through festivals, taproom and retailer events, collaborations and promotions to support the industry. “ …

Illinois Department of Labor recovers unpaid wages for construction workers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WIFR) - A settlement agreement is reached with Beecher, Illinois-based company, Bulk Storage, Inc. after the Illinois Department of Labor received multiple complaints of unpaid wages. An investigation revealed the contractor didn’t pay …