(Photo By Flickr User Photo Robbins) The 2019 Essence Festival will feature headlining performances by Mary J. Blige and rappers NAS, Pharrell, Jermaine Dupri, and Missy Elliott as Essence Magazine’s “party with a purpose” turns 25 this year. According to The Associated Press & WGEM-TV, Festival producers announced a partial lineup Monday, listing more than…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Lower Columbia College (LCC)) Colleges and universities in Illinois are struggling to combat a trend of declining enrollment that’s been spurred by low unemployment rates, a shrinking population, unstable funding sources, and increased out-of-state competition. The Rockford Register Star, KWQC-TV, and The Associated Press report that data shows that the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User MoneyBlogNewz) The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to avoid unethical tax return preparers, known as ghost preparers. According to the IRS: “by law, anyone who is paid to prepare or assist in preparing federal tax returns must have a valid 2019 Preparer Tax Identification Number, or PTIN. Paid preparers must sign…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User eddie welker) “All Hail To The Queens Of The IHSA Basketball Court!” “All In Favor, Let Us Hear You Say, Here, Here!” The Road To Redbird, Part One begins on this weekend in Bloomington/Normal. IL; February Fever Wall-To-Wall Basketball, Is In Full Effect! If you are planning to attend this event,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) “Attention Walmart Baby Shoppers, Attention Walmart Baby Shoppers, You Can Rejoice……” According to KWQC-TV, Walmart is reducing the price of many of its baby items for one day as part “Baby Savings Day” New expecting parents can receive samples, coupons and discounts on car seats, sippy cups, diaper bags,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mark Hunter) “Just in case you missed it, we want to give you a family reminder that……..” The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria has announced its Official Spring Home Show will be held February 22-24, 2019 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL! More than 250 companies occupying 450…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User reynermedia) The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has nine tips to avoid being scammed during this tax season. The nine tips to avoid being scammed during this season are as follows: 1) Check the Preparer’s Qualifications. People can use the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications. This…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Tim Stoll) Newsline: The Land Of Lincoln Passes Bill To Raise Minimum Wage; Springfield, IL The Illinois House passes a bill to raise Illinois minimum wage from $8.25 to $15/hour. According to KWQC-TV, the bill passed in a vote 69 to 47. From here the bill will go to Governor J.B.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk) February is American Heart Month. Did you know, every year, one in four deaths is caused by heart disease? The good thing is that heart disease can often be prevented. There are some things you can’t change, like family history or age. But there are some key heart disease…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Vista Expo) The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria has announced its Official Spring Home Show will be held February 22-24, 2019 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL. More than 250 companies occupying 450 booth spaces make the show the largest of its kind in Central Illinois. It features…… MORE
