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Central Illinois man wins $1 million on scratch-off lottery ticket
FAIRVIEW, Ill. (WMBD) — One lucky Illinois Lottery player said he couldn’t believe his luck after winning the top prize off a scratch-off ticket. According to the Illinois Lottery news release, Kevin Weaver of Fairview bought the “$40 Million Mega Bucks” ticket from the County Market located at 1090 E. Fort St. in Farmington.
Sentencing rescheduled for Granite City man convicted in Illinois deputy’s death
Sentencing for a 24-year-old Granite City man convicted in the death of a Knox County deputy has been rescheduled, court records show. Daylon Richardson now is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 9, according to Henry County Court records. Court records say Richardson appeared May 6 in court after his objection to mandatory natural life in […]
Ribbon cuttings held for Escape MJ’s and Rialto Cinemas in Macomb
MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held two ribbon cuttings on Friday, May 3. One ribbon cutting, held by the Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of Escape MJ’s, the community’s first escape room, at 111 S. Side Square.
Bushnell Couple Awarded Record $41 Million in Illinois Medical Malpractice Case Against Multiple Healthcare Providers
A staggering $41 million has landed in the lap of a former attorney and his wife following a month-long trial that culminated in a Cook County jury pointing the finger at multiple healthcare providers for a severe medical oversight. Craig Pierce, once a practicing lawyer from Bushnell, and his wife Susan, are to receive what is thought to be Illinois' largest medical malpractice payout for a plaintiff over 70, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
WIU-QC close to opening new Moline day care
More than two years after announcing its partnership with the city of Moline, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is nearing completion of Rocky’s Play Space, a Spanish Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Lab. The plan was announced in early 2022 to establish the facility in fall 2022 at vacant...
Man Hospitalized, Knoxville Deputy Involved in Shooting at Clayton Park, TBI Investigating
A man was hospitalized following a shooting involving a Knox County Sheriff's Office deputy at Clayton Park on Wednesday afternoon. The altercation occurred around 4:30 p.m., with deputies reportedly negotiating with the armed individual before the shooting transpired, said the Sheriff's Office according to WVLT. Details provided by the Knox...
Grammy-nominated trumpeter returns to Galesburg for Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival
Victor Garcia returns to Galesburg this week for the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival. And the Grammy-nominated trumpeter will keep busy, with school visits and a total of six performances with various ensembles throughout the week. Garcia has performed alongside the likes of Aretha Franklin and Wynton Marsalis. His organ quintet has...
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