(Photo By Flickr User Alan Light) The University of Illinois’, total enrollment is up 2.7 percent. University of Illinois says it has a system-wide record number of students enrolled for the fall semester, including an eighth straight year of record enrollment at its main campus in Champaign-Urbana. According to The Associated Press & WGEM-TV,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Rick Chung) Riding high on the success of his new hit single “Open Your Mouth and Say Something!” rap superstar Childish Gambino has tapped gospel star Brent Jones to record vocals on his new album. One of the biggest stars in the world, Childish Gambino is the musical alter ego of…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Deensel ) The Olivet Nazarene University Marching Band will perform in Rome, Italy on New Year’s Day 2020. The band will march in the Rome New Year celebration parade. The parade is part of the Rome Festival. It’s a series of indoor concerts and outdoor performances at iconic locations across the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Christian Junker | Photography) “Attention college football fanatics, attention college football fanatics, United Airlines has a reason why you should connect and come “Fly With The Friendly Skies!” According to The Associated Press & WGEM-TV, United Airlines says it’s adding more flights and using bigger planes this fall to carry passengers…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Marco Verch) If you’re ready for some HBCU Football, then you don’t want to miss the Chicago Football Classic in Chicago, IL & the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, IN happening on the 4th Saturday in September! About The Chicago Football Classic: In 1997, a small local group of African-…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Random Retail) Retailer Von Maur is looking at some closing Bon-Ton stores across the country as possible sites for expansion. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and WEEK-TV reports the family-owned, Iowa-based chain is eyeing some Bon-Ton properties across the U.S. Von Maur has 32 stores in 15 states, most of which are…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User ACLU of Southern California) Singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress, Queen Latifah (Dana Owens), is set to be the latest recipient of the prestigious Marian Anderson Award. She is the youngest person to receive this accolade. The Marian Anderson Award is given in Philadelphia, PA to “critically acclaimed artists who have impacted…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Smithsonian’s National Zoo) “Attention, Attention, Calling all kids & the young at heart……” Check out the cool free activities you can be a part of as PNC Bank & Glen Oak Park celebrate Worldwide Day Of Play! This family event will be taking place on Saturday, September 8th at Glen Oak…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User N07) The 44th Annual Mayor’s Leadership Prayer Breakfast that will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 6:30 am at the Peoria Peoria Civic Center, featuring Marc Mero, an retired amateur boxer and pro wrestler as the guest speaker. Despite many obstacles, Marc found success with boxing and then…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User kamikazekyle10) Labor Day in the 21st century is all about beaches, BBQs, ballgames, and buying things. This year, for example, 25% of Americans plan to get out of town for Labor Day weekend. More than 133 million will enjoy a cookout. Thousands will pack college football stadiums. And the average Labor…… MORE
