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Published on 16:20 GMT

Southwestern Illinois College Bids for Asbestos Abatement at Belleville Campus

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ASBESTOS ABATEMENT-BELLEVILLE CAMPUS Separate sealed bids will be received by Southwestern Illinois College for Asbestos Abatement at the Belleville Campus. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM prevailing time May 28, 2025 in the …

Source: Breeze Courier - Illinois - Pending
Published on 07:38 GMT

Brad Underwood Secures $4.4M Deal to Coach Illinois Basketball

Illinois has extended men's basketball coach Brad Underwood's contract for six years at a staggering $4.4 million per season. Underwood has successfully guided the Illini to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances, excluding the pandemic year, …

Source: BVM Sports - Pending
Published on 12:07 GMT

Woman charged with giving THC candy to kids at Wheeling, Illinois park

Woman charged with giving THC candy to kids at Wheeling, Illinois, park Woman charged with giving THC candy to kids at Wheeling, Illinois, park 00:28 A woman was charged after police said she gave four children, she did not know, THC-infused chocolate at a …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on 15:31 GMT

Illinois DMV services impacted by nationwide passport verification outage

CBS News Chicago Live A nationwide outage is impacting U.S. passport verification and other DMV services in the state on Wednesday morning, according to the Illinois Secretary of State. Sec. Alexi Giannoulias confirmed U.S. passport verification is …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on 07:09 GMT

Illinois Rewards Coaches Bielema and Underwood with 6-Year Deals

Illinois has secured the long-term futures of both its football and men's basketball coaches by agreeing to six-year contract extensions with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood. Bielema is recognized for revitalizing a struggling football program, while …

Source: BVM Sports - Pending
Published on 10:18 GMT

Summer-like weather builds in across Central Illinois

It may be spring, but it's definitely going to feel like summer through Friday. We'll see plenty of sunshine today as highs creep into the mid-80s. A warm front moves in this evening and may kick off a few showers. That front will bring strong …

Source: Wand - Illinois - Pending
Published on 12:37 GMT

Illinois high school athletes could compete more outside of school season if bill passes

Source: FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois - Right-wing
Published on 09:05 GMT

Two southern Illinois towns pass bans of herbal drug kratom

MARION, Ill. — Two months ago, Emily Pieroni’s husband died at just 41 years old. The family attributes that death to kratom, a legal herbal drug. Now, two towns in Williamson County are taking action. The Marion and Herrin city councils each voted on …

Source: WPSD-TV - Kentucky - Pending
Published on 13:18 GMT

Consumer advocates tell Illinois regulators to slash natural gas rate hike requests from Ameren, Nicor

Source: The Business Journals - Neutral
Published on 15:31 GMT

Illinois state senator cracks down on gym membership scams

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending