(Photo By Flickr User Robert Geiger) “Here’s some news you probably didn’t want to hear on today: GAS PRICES ARE ON THE RISE!” NBC News & WGEM-TV report that the average price of regular-grade gas in the U.S. is up ten cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $2.44. That price is still…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Chang) “Who will be crowned “Class 3A/4A IHSA Queens Of The Court?” You know we had to ask you again, right? The Road To Redbird, Part Two (The Final Chapter) concludes on this weekend in Bloomington-Normal. IL! The month of March has begun and we are set for a…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Amon Creatives) Newsline: Springfield, IL Rap legend Snoop Dogg is set to headline the Grandstand stage at the Illinois State Fair. The event date for this event will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019. Since 1993, Snoop Dogg has released 17 albums, sold more than 35 million records worldwide, reached…… MORE
(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
