(Photo By Flickr User BKL) Award-winning actress Eva Longoria will deliver Knox College’s 2017 commencement address. Longoria is best known for playing Gabrielle Solis in “Desperate Housewives.” The Illinois school announced Monday the actress, producer, and philanthropist will speak at the June 4th graduation ceremony. Knox College President Teresa Amott says Longoria’s accomplishments…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Nan Palmero) “Ladies & Gentlemen, from Las Vegas, NV, welcome to the nation’s epic night in gospel music, it’s the 32nd Annual Stellar Awards!” Tamela Mann, Travis Greene Lead Field of Winners for Gospel’s 2017 Stellar Awards. Here is a list of winners from the 32nd annual Stellar Awards for…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Investment Zen) According to wics.com, the IRS is warning people about a recent scam targeting people’s tax returns. Scammers are calling victims telling them they owe money to the IRS and must pay immediately through a pre-loaded debit. Experts say scams like these spike during this time of year. The…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User George Panos) “All I Wanna Do Is Zoom, Zoom, Zoom & A-Vroom Vroom, It’s The 2017 Central Illinois Auto Show!!” The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association is proud to bring back the annual Central Illinois Auto Show to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User NASA Kennedy) A Chicago museum and planetarium are teaming up to host three days of events inspired by the stories portrayed in the Oscar-nominated movie “Hidden Figures.” The event starts on today and includes programming focused on science, technology, and math. The Adler Planetarium and the DuSable Museum of African-American History,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Alan Levine) If a number you don’t recognize calls, lets the phone ring once and hangs up, you have reason to be skeptical. According to week.com, the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office said there is a phone scam now hitting Central Illinois. The caller will often have a local area code…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Ziad El-Zaatari) Who was crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court 2017?” The Road To The River City, The Final Chapter, concluded on last weekend in Peoria. IL for Class 3A & 4A; just in case you missed it, here is a quick glance to see who made “Top King” of their…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Sam Howzit) JCPenney stores have been a staple in the community and nation for over 10 decades. Now, like so many others, the time has come to downsize. JCPenney released a list of 138 stores that will permanently close. Seven of the locations are in Illinois, Rob Karr is President and…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mack Male) According to The Associated Press, records show that the city of Chicago spent $18.8 million in worker overtime during the Chicago Cubs’ World Series title run. The Chicago Sun-Times obtained the records via a public records request. The paperwork shows the city spent the money on public safety,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Fortune Live Media) According to The Associated Press, Tyra Banks will be hosting the 12th season of “America’s Got Talent.” NBC-TV said earlier this week, that the supermodel, Emmy-winner and creator of “America’s Next Top Model,” will be joining the competition series alongside returning judges Simon Cowell, Mel B,…… MORE
