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Italian Food Chain in Missouri & Illinois Has Declared Bankruptcy
It's not exactly news that this year has been one of the most challenging for food chains. That sad trend continues as an Italian food chain with locations in both Missouri and Illinois has declared bankruptcy. I saw this court filing shared by Nation's Restaurant News of an Italian restaurant...
Around state fair, Illinois Democrats share excitement, challenges ahead
(The Center Square) – Illinois Democrats rallying at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield are pushing for more power at the statehouse while making the case for a Kamala Harris presidency. Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Sept. 26. Ahead of that and next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told party officials during a breakfast program in Springfield Wednesday that Illinois Republicans have the wrong policies. ...
Illinoisans paying the second highest gas taxes in the country
(The Center Square) – With the price of oil on the rise because of tensions in the Middle East, the high gas taxes in Illinois only makes things more expensive for motorists. A study by the Tax Foundation shows that Illinois has the second highest gas taxes in the country, behind only California, the only two states with gas taxes that top 60 cents per gallon. The lowest gas tax in the continental U.S. is Mississippi at just 18 cents per gallon. ...
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. A White House official told The Hill the president will issue the designation in the Oval Office on Friday, the 116th anniversary of the end of the violence. Biden is expected to be accompanied by civil rights leaders and elected officials for the proclamation.
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
More Than 40 Student Journalists in Illinois Chosen to Cover Democratic National Convention
More than 40 student journalists across 10 high schools in Illinois have been chosen to report on this year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Chicago 2024 Host Committee and the Illinois Journalism Education Association worked to identify student journalists across the state to join the Illinois Youth Press Corps, providing them with opportunities to cover the convention.
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
Illinoisans Reflect On Favorite Back-to-School Memories As Kids
As summer winds down, Illinoisans are reminiscing about their favorite back-to-school memories as kids. From the excitement of new school supplies to reuniting with friends after the summer break, the anticipation was palpable. Oh man, my favorite back-to-school memory has to be picking my outfit for the first day of...
Excitement building for IHSA's first girls flag football season
It’s an all-American game, and now girls are stepping up to the line this fall, with flag football making its debut as a Illinois High School Association recognized sport. What started in Chicago with 15 teams in 2021, ballooned to 109 teams by 2023.
#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!
WOW – Special Double Sky Event Visible Over Illinois in September
If you enjoy pretty sky events, you might want to save a date in September as a double sky event will be visible over Illinois all year will happen then - with one caveat. Earth/Sky has a great guide to the supermoons of 2024 and the one over Illinois in September should be the brightest of them all plus it will not be the only special sight in the sky that night. Save the date of September 18, 2024 as the moon that night will be a Super Harvest Moon.
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