(Photo By Flickr User Bob n Renee) The Globetrotters are continuing an epic 2017 season as they prepare to bring their awe-inspiring talents to Peoria, IL! This season alone, the Globetrotters conquered incredible feats like, breaking nine Guinness World Records in a single day and netting the highest basketball shot ever recorded in North…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Daniel X. O’Neil) The Illinois-Missouri Braggin’ Rights Football Game has scheduled the home-and-home series for 2026-2029! According to fightingillini.com, the University of Illinois and University of Missouri have announced plans for a four-game, home-and-home football series starting in 2026. Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman said, “We are pleased to reestablish the football…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User bujcich) Newsline: Champaign-Urbana, IL The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign plans to offer new degrees that combine computer science with music or crop sciences. University officials say the new bachelor of science in computer and crop sciences will be the first degree of its kind in the U.S. They say it’s a…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jay Kleeman) The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Football State Championships returned to DeKalb, IL on last weekend, as Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium at Brigham Field played host to the culminating games for the 3rd time. We, along with ihsa.org, are going “Inside The Numbers: IHSA Football State Finals”…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User 401(K) 2012) When you’re working toward important financial goals, every penny counts. Yet even the most careful savers are often unaware of some sneaky budget-drainers that may be occurring on a regular basis. According to WLBT-TV & Commerce Bank, here are six ways to plug some of the leaks in your budget…… MORE
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(Photo By Flickr User master phillip) The Illinois state fire marshal is urging people to be safe in the kitchen this week as Thanksgiving is the peak day for when the most home cooking fires occur. According to the National Fire Protection Association and Associated Press, in 2015, fire departments nationwide responded to over…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User reynermedia) As the end of the year approaches, consider strategies that could help reduce your tax bill. Keep in mind that tips, suggestions and strategies are of little help—especially when it comes to year-end planning—without a good understanding of your current tax situation. According to Busey Wealth Management, here are the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User AV Dezign) America’s longest running holiday parade makes its return to the River City on Thanksgiving Weekend! The 130th Annual Santa Claus Parade will be taking place on November 24, 2017 (Thanksgiving Friday), beginning at 10:15am in Peoria, IL (also will be televised on WMBD-TV). Join in on this great Peoria…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jason Howie) A new analysis published in the journal Clinical Psychological Research suggests a link between social media, teen suicide and depression. Frank Froman, a psychologist with Psychology Associates, said teens in the Tri-States (Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa) face daily challenges with bullying. He said when it comes to social…… MORE
