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Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
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.
Illinois Town Is Going Green With Labor Day Weekend Festival
An Illinois town has proven that it doesn't have to be Saint Patrick's Day to celebrate Irish heritage. My mom's side of the family is Irish and my relatives know how to have a good time and party. Just think about it, Saint Patrick's Day is definitely a fun holiday. Unfortunately, it's only one day and comes only once a year.
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...
Semi Truck Accident without Injuries
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office was notified about a single semi-truck accident located just off the southbound ramp of Highway 151 Exit 1. Mykhailo Klym, a 31-year-old from Carpentersville, IL, was driving a 2014 Freightliner semi and trailer belonging to Ksenia Logistics when he lost control while navigating the curve on the ramp. The semi veered into a ditch and traveled down an embankment for about 100 feet before stopping in a cluster of trees. Fortunately, Klym sustained no injuries, although the semi suffered moderate damage.
North Central College presents master land use plan for next decade
Representatives with North Central College have unveiled their new decade-long master land use plan, which stretches into 2034 and sets forth guidelines as officials within the institution make determinations about future decisions. The City Council will be taking action on the plan at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20,...
Schingoethe Center of Aurora University presents ‘Waterways’ Exhibition
The Schingoethe Center of Aurora University presents “Waterways,” an original exhibition co-curated by Dr. Natasha Ritsma, director of the Schingoethe Center, and Doug Stapleton, art curator of the Illinois State Museum, from Tuesday, August 27 – Thursday, December 12. This interdisciplinary exhibition will showcase photographs, sculptures, prints, and installation pieces by more than 40 artists spanning more than 150 years. “Waterways” incorporates the work of a diverse group of artists, including Rene Arceo, Sadiq Amarea Bey, Shepard Fairey, Katsushika Hokusai, Louise LeBougeoeois, Jin Lee, Chris Pappan, Yoonshin Park, Allison Ruttan, Art Sinsabaugh, and Jeffrey Wolin.
2 men killed in UTV crash in McHenry County
CHICAGO - A UTV crash in unincorporated Hebron left two men dead late Saturday night. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded to the 13300 block of Thayer Road around 10:50 p.m. for a report of a fiery UTV crash. A 40-year-old Harvard man was driving...
Burger Chain with Illinois Place Suddenly May Declare Bankruptcy
Any business owner will tell you that profits come and profits go and the outlook can turn on a dime with changing conditions. That appears to be the case for a burger chain that has a location in Illinois that says it suddenly may be declaring bankruptcy based on a new report.
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