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Alternative electricity suppliers are ripping off Illinois customers, says watchdog group
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Tuesday issued a statewide warning, urging Illinois consumers to beware of rip-offs being peddled door-to-door, via mail, and over the phone by alternative electricity suppliers. Specifically, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and ... Read More » The post Alternative electricity suppliers are ripping off Illinois customers, says watchdog group appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Devan Swisher and Garrett Loschen Lead St. Joseph-Ogden Golf to Second Place Finish at Danville Country Club
Junior Devan Swisher tied for third individually (47) and sophomore Garrett Loschen was fifth (48) on Wednesday (Aug. 28), for the St. Joseph-Ogden golf team, which placed second in a three-school meet at Danville Country Club. Salt Fork (194) won team honors, followed by SJ-O (202) and Schlarman Academy (243).
Two California Men Arrested in Morgan Co. on Drug Trafficking Charges
Two California men were arrested Wednesday on multiple drug trafficking charges by the Illinois State Police. According to the Illinois State Police, troopers performed a traffic stop near the Ashland/Alexander exit on Interstate 72 around 10AM on Wednesday on a vehicle driven by 20-year old Jose M. Meza of Fresno, California. Troopers then performed a search of the vehicle.
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Department on Aging Announces Roundtables to Discuss Aging Issues and Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions—open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the public—to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery, and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. “As a requirement...
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws
Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014, then legalized it...
EEE, West Nile and more: What to know about mosquito-borne illnesses in Illinois
The world’s deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It’s the mosquito. The buzzing insects are more than annoying — they spread disease. When they bite and drink blood from a person or animal they can pick up viruses or germs too. If they can go on to bite someone or something else, they deposit the germ right under the skin.
Jacksonville Picks Up Win Over Quincy at Home
Jacksonville picked up a 2-1 home win Alumni Field on Wednesday over Quincy. The Crimsons’ goals came from Owen Hall and Anderson Decker while both assists were by Bennett Karr. Briar Miller had some big saves in goal for Jacksonville to help secure the win. Thanks to Chris Duerr from KHQA for the highlights.
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