(Photo By Flickr User Mr.TinDC) Peoria’s fire department is urging residents to remember their kids and pets in the backseat of their cars as they run errands this summer. The National Safety Council & WEEK-TV say most heat related car deaths are because a parent forgot their kid or pet was in the back seat.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User peterrieke) High river levels prompted Red, White, and Boom organizers to make a few changes for 2019. For the annual event, fireworks will be shot off from Arsenal Island (in Rock Island, IL), instead of a barge on the Mississippi River. According to WQAD-TV, the show will start at 9:30 p.m.…… MORE
work(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) Walmart is extending its debt-free college benefits to high schoolers as a way to attract and retain workers in a tight labor market. The nation’s largest private employer said Tuesday it will offer free college SAT and ACT prep for its workers in high school, while offering two to…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User caccamo) According to Black America Web and Walk Of Fame, new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Recording and Radio have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “This year’s choices were particularly unique,” Selection Committee Chair and…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Standlee) Looking for a chance to make it on the big stage? ABC-TV is now accepting submissions nationwide for the new game show, “Don’t Count Yourself Out!” Executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, “Don’t” is offering you the opportunity to team up with family members, neighbors, co-workers or friends for the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User quiddle.) High river levels prompted Red, White, and Boom organizers to make a few changes for 2019. For the annual event, fireworks will be shot off from Arsenal Island (in Rock Island, IL), instead of a barge on the Mississippi River. According to WQAD-TV, the show will start at 9:30 p.m.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Rick Harris) “They’re one of the cities in The Prairie State that did it and got away with it!” “What are we talking about, you might ask?” Get ready for blues that you can sho’ nuff use, as Quincy, IL,Tri-States, & surrounding areas celebrate “Blues In The District!” Be…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Patrick Cannon) School’s out and summer is here! This means relaxing at the pool, festivals and traveling to far away destinations for vacations. And while we are basking in summer vacation luxuries, it is not the time to “relax” or take a vacation from protecting yourself from identity theft. Here…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User JBLM MWR) Celebrating art, music and food that will be held in and around Washington Park in downtown Quincy, IL. The event features new and familiar artists and activities including a fine and fresh art festival, street concert and Q-FEST Food Court. Q-FEST is a community celebration of the visual, musical…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Michael Burns) Fatal teen crash rates show drinking and driving, speeding and distraction are among top killers on the road during summer. Parents, with school out for teens across the Prairie State, do you ever worry about their safety on the roads? Well, you are not alone because the 100 Deadliest…… MORE
