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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.
Trump calls Pritzker 'a real loser' in X conversation with Musk
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump used part of his conversation with Tesla founder Elon Musk on Monday, to criticize Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker as a “real loser.” For years, Pritzker has been critical of the former president. Recently, after the attempted assassination of Trump, Pritzker said he does not condone political violence and is glad Trump survived. “But it’s still true that Donald Trump is a convicted...
Digital licenses, pesticide notices and more: These new Illinois laws were signed Friday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Governor J.B. Pritzker signed more than 250 bills into law Friday afternoon. Here is a list of some of those new laws that you should know about. 1. Notification for public pesticide application Any pesticide applicators working for the government will need to provide public notice before spraying chemicals on public […]
Veterans on Parade Celebrates 20th Anniversary September 7
MARION – Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Sept. 7 as the annual Veterans on Parade will take place along Main Street in Marion. It will get underway at 10 a.m. The event honors our veterans and first responders and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Ed Davis,...
New South Beloit marijuana dispensary awarded Illinois ‘social equity’ loan
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) — A second cannabis dispensary, coming to South Beloit, will benefit from a $240,000 “social equity” forgivable loan from the State of Illinois. Cloud Haven Dispensary, at 1322 Gardner Street, owned by the Chicago-based Wah Group LLC, was one of 23 dispensaries receiving a portion of $5.5 million in loans through […]
Mulberry Grove Student Places In 2024 Cream Of The Crop Photography Contest
Nine photographers ages 8 to 18 won Bright Start college savings scholarships in the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. “The students showed amazing creativity and talent with these photos,” Frerichs said. “The images beautifully capture the wonderful diversity of Illinois agriculture.”...
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