(Photo By Flickr User VTrans) A New Year brings in brand new laws for Illinois drivers. Move over 2016, 2017 is here and Illinois State Police have announced several changes to the law! Illinois’ “Move Over” law now applies to any car on the side of the road with its hazard lights on. Whether its…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Greg Gjerdingen) Cars are one of the most popular kinds of non-cash donations- each year, Americans donate more than 200,000 old cars to certified charitable organizations. This enables charities to provide transportation to families that don’t have means, and transport patients to care. The donors don’t walk away empty-handed, either —…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Alberto Cerriteño) “Closing old credit card accounts can damage your credit score!” If you’re trying to get a handle on your finances and dig your way out of a bad credit score, getting your accounts in order is essential. You need to know what, and where, credit is available to you,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User David DeHetre) Just because the snow is gone or pushed off the road doesn’t mean that the threat is eliminated. Even if it doesn’t look bad outside now, that doesn’t mean drivers are in the clear. Lieutenant Ernest McCall with the Peoria Police says, “A lot of accidents, a lot…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jim Fruchterman) Singer Patti LaBelle will be the featured speaker at the 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Monday, January 16th at the Peoria Civic Center. The 25th Annual Luncheon will be followed by a concert by LaBelle in the Peoria Civic Center Arena. This is the first year…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Bob n Renee) The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2016-2017 tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Join Globetrotter stars after the game…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Steve Baker) As wind chills dip below zero, Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood is offering safety tips for older people. Harwood said the best way to avoid illness and injury in the dangerously low temperatures is to be prepared. Cold Weather Tips For Elders: * Stay indoors, or limit time…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Andres Rueda) Is your credit rating in the dumps? Recognizing that you have a problem is the first step toward credit redemption. However, there are many pitfalls along the way that can delay (or even completely derail) your path toward improved credit. According to moneytips.com and WQAD-TV, here are five things…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) Police officers will be on the lookout across the state of Illinois for holiday revelers who shouldn’t be behind the wheel. According to Associated Press & WGEM-TV, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police say that nearly 200 law enforcement agencies will out in force in…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Eva Rinaldi) According to Variety.com, Cube Vision, rapper, actor and producer Ice Cube’s production company, has signed a comprehensive first-look deal with 20th Century Fox TV and Fox 21 Television Studios. The two-year deal sets up Cube Vision to develop projects for broadcast, cable, and digital outlets. Ice Cube has brought…… MORE
