(Photo By Flickr User larrysphatpage) An Illinois lawmaker is pushing for compensation for college athletes. Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, filed the new legislation to try and help the athletes “receive their fair share.” “This measure is about equity and fairness to our college athletes, who have essentially been used to generate massive profits for…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Charles & Hudson) John Deere & Company plans to lay off more than 110 workers at its plant in Davenport, IA by November 18th of this year. According to WICS-TV, the company also said earlier this week that it would lay off about 50 workers later this month from its Harvester…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Rexx W.) Newsline: Holiday Help Wanted: Hiring Seasonal Workers For Gordmans “Attention holiday seasonal workers, attention holiday seasonal workers……” Gordmans is hiring hundreds of seasonal workers to help with the upcoming holiday shopping season. According to WAND-TV, a job fair will be held at each of its 158 store locations on…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jenn G) “Attention all Casey’s pizza lovers, attention all Casey’s pizza lovers, the results for naming the “Midwest Mystery Pizza” are in……” Casey’s General Stores have revealed its newest pizza will be called after letting fans vote on the name. The new pizza, topped with pulled pork, barbecue sauce, fire…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Washington State Dept of Transportation) Former Illinois congressman and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has been named chairman of the board of directors of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced LaHood’s appointment earlier this week. According to WGEM-TV & The Associated Press, LaHood, a…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User St. Ambrose University) A new scholarship is offering students the potential to get up to $16,000 in scholarship money towards their degree at St. Ambrose University. According to WQAD-TV, the scholarship program is funded through a $1.38 million estate gift, given by Dale and Lavonne “Bonnie” McFarlin. This is the largest…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Arvell Dorsey Jr.) The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking for snowplow drivers. IDOT needs temporary help across the state for snow-and-ice removal this winter. Through the department’s annual “snowbird” program, temporary snowplow drivers are hired every year on a full-time and on-call basis. Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman said.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User rainchurch) If you’re ready for some HBCU Football, then you don’t want to miss the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, IN happening respectively on the 4th Saturday in September! About The Circle City Classic: “The Battle Of The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Vs. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) The state says the 2019 Illinois State Fair had record estimated revenue of more than $6.5 million. According to WGEM-TV & The Associated Press, Fair officials said on this week that this year’s total surpassed the previous record of $6.4 million set in 2013 and was about $750,000 higher…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Phil Romans) Canton, IL, Fulton County, and surrounding areas, get yourself ready for The 2019 Taste Of Canton being held on the 4th Saturday in September! The Taste of Canton will offer a variety of food tastings from local eateries, kid’s activity area (inflatables, games & crafts), and feature live entertainment…… MORE
