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Illinois Legal Marijuana Sales Reached $168 Million in July, Year-to-Date Marijuana Tax Revenue Tops $250 Million
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The legal marijuana market in Illinois generated $168 million in sales in July. This figure is slightly above the $166 million in sales recorded in the previous month and marginally higher than the $166.8 million reported in July 2023, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Consistent with previous months, about 85% … Continue reading The post Illinois Legal Marijuana Sales Reached $168 Million in July, Year-to-Date Marijuana Tax Revenue Tops $250 Million appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
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 quick hits: Pritzker creates new agency position; homestay brokers see DNC increase
Pritzker creates new agency position An executive order penned by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday creates a new state position with the Illinois Department on Aging. The chief planning officer will lead the development and implementation of a multi-year, multi-sector plan for the department. The plan will serve as a decade-long blueprint to support healthy aging in Illinois with clear objectives for public and private sector progress. Homestay brokers...
CDC says COVID is at 'very high' activity levels in some US states: See latest data
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that over half of the United States have reported "very high" levels of COVID-19 activity. Using wastewater or sewage, the CDC tests the water to see if there are any traces of an infectious disease within a community, the government agency says. ...
Central Illinois Storm Warning: Damaging Winds, Urban Flooding Threat Until 2 AM Friday
Champaign, IL – Severe thunderstorms are expected across Illinois tonight, bringing the potential for damaging winds, urban flooding, and isolated hail. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert, warning residents to prepare for wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph, quarter-sized hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding. There is also a small chance of tornadoes.
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Governor Pritzker signs over 100 bills into law
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what a federal judge ruled on where protesters of the DNC can march and why inmates were moved out of the Stateville Correction Center. She also talks about some of the new bills that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed, like having a digital driver’s license and no more single-use plastics in hotels.
Around Randolph: Portage County Randolph Fair preview, plus library events, news from clubs and school
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” — Zig Zigler. Let’s give thanks to the individuals and organizations who have donated their time/money to make the...
See the Silent But Deadly New Stealth Bomber Coming to Missouri
If you thought the current fleet of stealth bombers that make their home at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri were intimidating, you should see the new silent but deadly new model that is next in line. The current B-2 stealth bomber fleet is a common sight in and around...
Wet snow, rain expected to start in November for Midwest, including Kentucky. What to know
Although last winter was the warmest on record, people in the Midwest Region, which includes Kentucky, can expect a cold and wet 2024-2025 season, according to the Farmers' Almanac. The upcoming winter should be wet and milder for most of the U.S., according to the almanac. The 208th edition of the Farmers' Almanac, out now, foresees a "Wet Winter Whirlwind," for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season. ...
Five people face Livingston County drug charges
Several people are facing drug charges following the execution of a search warrant in Livingston County on Monday. Deputies from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office went to home on Stringtown Road in Grand Rivers. Deputies said they found approximately 17 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia indicative of illicit drug trafficking, and marijuana.
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...
Illinois quick hits: Fentanyl education expanding; Mars acquires Kellanova; cicada shot creator fined
Fentanyl education expanding A new state law will expand fentanyl education for grades 6-12 in Illinois schools beginning with the 2025-26 school year. Last week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill sponsored by state Sen. Laura Ellman. The Illinois Department of Public Health said a lethal dose of fentanyl is smaller than a drop of water. Opioids containing fentanyl and other drugs are involved in 70% of fatal drug overdoses. ...
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.
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