(Photo By Flickr User Steven Depolo) More teachers are needed in Illinois, 1,748 teaching jobs are unfilled for the 2019 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education & WGEM-TV. A bill is looking to offer some college students extra financial aid, if they agree to teach in Illinois for three…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Spencer) Illinois residents are one step closer to ending the practice of changing their clocks twice a year. The Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill 533 on earlier this week, 44-2. State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) introduced the bill back in May. According to WGEM-TV, the bill would make Daylight…… MORE
Hitch Against Hunger, November 23, from 10am- 5pm on site at Brewers, 2421 W Townline Rd, Peoria. Hitch Against Hunger will give people … MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Daniel Spiess) “Well family, it’s that time again; time to talk turkey for the holiday season!” For more than 30 years, the professionally trained turkey experts that make up the Turkey Talk-Line have been answering turkey related questions each holiday season. Open every November and December, the 50+ experts answer more…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Robin Wendell) Have you ever seen bell ringers for the Salvation Army but not had cash to pay them? There’s going to be another alternative option this holiday season. Now you can donate the money as long as you have Apple Pay or Google Pay. According to WICS-TV, The Salvation Army…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Ruth Hartnup) “Ah,the gift-giving season is just around the corner, and the gift-buying season starts, oh, any minute now!” The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has an early gift for you; tips to help you shop wisely and protect your personal information. Here are the top 10 Holiday Shopping Tips that you should…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) The Peoria, IL Sears location, is set to close. This message was confirmed by Northwoods Mall spokesperson, Bob Schertz earlier this week. According to WEEK-TV, he said the owner of Northwoods Mall is working closely with Sears and other stakeholders regarding the future development opportunity of the space, and…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User micharl_foto) “Come One, Come All, and Come Out to The 35th Annual East Peoria Festival of Lights holiday light show, to be held at Folepi’s Winter Wonderland starting on November 23rd and ending on December 31st, 2019!” The Parade of Lights will be held on Saturday, November 16th beginning at 5:45pm…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Kalasnik) “Calling all Veterans’, calling all Veterans’ to join in for some good breakfast eatin’……..” Veterans’ Day Breakfast is coming to Hy-Vee on Monday, November 11th! As a salute to all of the Veterans’ on this special day, Hy-Vee Grand Prairie of Peoria, IL, is offering free breakfast to veterans and…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) Buffalo Wild Wings says multiple employees have been fired at one of its suburban Chicago restaurants after a group of mostly African American customers said they were asked to move to another table because of their skin color. The Naperville Sun, WICS-TV, and The Associated Press report that Buffalo…… MORE
