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Slideshow: Illinois Delegate Breakfast at the DNC, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, members of the Illinois delegation met for a breakfast with several speakers including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen, and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz. The first day of the Democratic...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Democrats kick off convention with typical, mind-blowing hypocrisy
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has called to standby status about 150 members of the Illinois National Guard to assist the already sizable police presence -- including those from departments outside Chicago -- on hand to handle the expected crowds, protesters and agitators at this week's Democrat National Convention. It's good to be a Democrat politician. They get all the security. Just ask Donald Trump.
Illinois School Buses Now Equipped with Video Cameras: What Drivers Need to Know
Kankakee, IL – As the school year begins across Illinois, authorities are reminding drivers about the critical importance of school bus safety, especially with new video cameras installed to enforce traffic laws. Drivers need to be aware of the steep penalties associated with passing a stopped school bus. In...
Iowa and Illinois Brace for Smoky Skies and Mild Temperatures This Week
Davenport, IA – The Quad Cities area, including parts of Iowa and Illinois, is set to experience a beautiful start to the work week, with temperatures hovering around or below 80 degrees. However, residents should be aware of smoky conditions that may persist through the day. According to the...
As the DNC Hits Chicago, Who Are Illinois’ Biggest Democratic Donors?
Illinois Democrats are putting their money where their mouths are this election cycle — but a change at the top of the ticket and federal campaign finance reporting deadlines mean we won’t have the full picture of the cash influx until later this year. After President Joe Biden...
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.
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
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.
Only One Illinois Hospital Makes ‘Shortest Emergency Room Wait Time’ List
You can't always plan an emergency, but if could, you would definitely want to be at one of the US hospitals with the shortest ER wait times. How many times have you rushed to the Emergency Room just to sit and wait for hours? Probably more than you wish to count.
Finalists And Winner Of 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards Announced
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) announced the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Award finalists and Governor’s Cup winner yesterday at a ceremony in Springfield. . “Nowhere will you find a more compassionate and community-driven spirit than...
Firefighters battling blaze at abandoned freight depot in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Firefighters have requested police to the scene as they battle a fire at an abandoned depot in St. Louis, which they believe may have been intentionally set. The department posted around 4 p.m. Sunday that firefighters were dispatched to the Cotton Belt Freight...
Governor Parson announces appointment to Missouri’s 26th Judicial Circuit
Governor Mike Parson has announced the appointment of Andrew J. Hardwick as the new Circuit Judge for Missouri’s 26th Judicial Circuit. Hardwick, a resident of Versailles, brings a strong academic and professional background to the bench. Hardwick owns the Law Office of Andrew J. Hardwick, where he has built...
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