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Both Japan and the United Kingdom said Thursday their economies likely weake…...</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:54:01 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Mercer County Senior Center could close without state funding</title><link>https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/mercer-county-senior-center-could-close-without-state-funding.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/mercer-county-senior-center-could-close-without-state-funding.html</guid><description>Financial problems could force the Mercer County Senior Citizen Center to close in a matter of weeks. Nov. 1 is the close date, if no funding is received by the state of Illinois. 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When they travel to Houston next week to play for the national title, Florida Atlantic, San Di…...</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:01:26 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Jack Link&amp;#039;s® and Frito-Lay Unite for An Iconic Collaboration Creating Epic New Snacks with Bold Flavors</title><link>https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/jack-link-039-s-r-and-frito-lay-unite-for-an-iconic-collaboration-crea.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/jack-link-039-s-r-and-frito-lay-unite-for-an-iconic-collaboration-crea.html</guid><description>Bold New Flavors will be unveiled via a #FlavorRevealContest – a twist on the gender reveal – offering daring snackers a chance to win epic prizes
PLANO, Texas, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a first-of-its-kind mash-up, Jack Link&amp;#039;s and Frito-Lay are combining Jack Link&amp;#039;s high-quality me...</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:51 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Loss to Illinois puts Hawkeyes’ tourney hopes almost out of reach</title><link>https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/loss-to-illinois-puts-hawkeyes-tourney-hopes-almost-out-of-reach.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/loss-to-illinois-puts-hawkeyes-tourney-hopes-almost-out-of-reach.html</guid><description>Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 25 points, Quincy Guerrier had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 12 Illinois beat Iowa 73-61 on Sunday. The Illini (23-8, 14-6 Big Ten) built a big early lead, then pul…...</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:24:36 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Peoria man pleads guilty to making false statements to get COVID-19 relief money</title><link>https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/peoria-man-pleads-guilty-to-making-false-statements-to-get-covid-19-re.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/peoria-man-pleads-guilty-to-making-false-statements-to-get-covid-19-re.html</guid><description>PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man pleaded guilty Thursday to allegations he improperly received COVID-relief money through the Paycheck Protection Program. 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Lance Montell Johnson Jr also faces a charge of possession…...</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:41:33 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Pigs need space: Supreme Court rejects challenge to pork law</title><link>https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/pigs-need-space-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-pork-law.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/pigs-need-space-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-pork-law.html</guid><description>The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to a California animal cruelty law that affects the pork industry, ruling that the case was properly dismissed by lower courts. 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Democrats say the Republican effort could violate the Iowa Civil Rights Act, and all Democrats voted against the chang…...</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:17:12 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Rock Island discusses urban chickens</title><link>https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/rock-island-discusses-urban-chickens.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/rock-island-discusses-urban-chickens.html</guid><description>Rock Island City Council started talking about an ordinance allowing backyard chickens tonight....</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:53:28 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>St. Louis couple who confronted protesters back in court</title><link>https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/st-louis-couple-who-confronted-protesters-back-in-court.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://7300.clubforgrowthfoundation.org/st-louis-couple-who-confronted-protesters-back-in-court.html</guid><description>ST. 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