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Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Illinois QB Luke Altmyer named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list
Illinois QB Luke Altmyer was named Wednesday to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award preseason watch list. The award, named after the Pro Football Hall of Famer, is presented annually to the top upperclassman quarterback in college football. Altmyer, a transfer from Ole Miss, started nine contests for Illinois last...
Rare frontcourt talent elevates Illinois basketball expectations for 2024-25
Illinois basketball has seen some good recruiting classes in the past, but you will be hard-pressed to find one that stands up to the class of 2024. There are many different angles you can take to make the case that the 2024 class is the best, on paper, in the history of the Illini program. I could mention the five-star forward in Will Riley and the great four-star combo guard from Lithuania, Kasparas Jakucionis. Both players are projected to be picked in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Vehicle Crashes Into Decatur Aldi
(Decatur, IL) — A woman is hurt after crashing a vehicle into the Aldi store on East Pershing Rd. in Decatur. Authorities say the woman had a medical emergency behind the wheel and hit the side of the store yesterday. She was taken to the hospital. The store remains open.
Rivian CEO: Vehicle body complexity and cost lowered, Illinois plant retooling completed
While detailing its Q2 results, Rivian says it has made significant progress toward greater cost efficiency, product improvement, differentiated technology, and new business opportunities. “[W]e have reduced complexity and lowered the cost associated with the vehicle body with a heavy emphasis on removing parts, processes, and steps,” said RJ Scaringe,...
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