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Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Illinois Trying to Remove Your Driver’s License From Your Wallet
If the state of Illinois gets its way, you won't have a driver's license in your wallet anymore. They plan to forcefully take it away and move it somewhere else. This is me predicting that many will not be pleased with the destination while the younger generation will likely be thrilled.
Carbondale repeals ordinance protecting abortion access with "no credible evidence of violation"
CARBONDALE, IL — The Carbondale city council passed an ordinance on Saturday morning to repeal Ordinance 2023-03, which gives added protections to those seeking abortion access and other healthcare services. Ordinance 2023-03 revised Carbondale's disorderly conduct code, making it illegal for protestors to pass out leaflets, display signs, or...
Frankfort CUSD No. 168 Board of Education to hold Monday regular meeting
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. — The Frankfort CUSD No. 168 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, July 15, in the library at Central Junior High School, 1600 East Ninth Street in West Frankfort. The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Brown, Pletcher Look Forward After Big Opening Saturday At Saratoga
Trainer Chad Brown, who won his 150th Grade I race Saturday with repeat winner Whitebeam (GB) (Caravaggio) in the GI Diana Stakes, is already looking forward to the next starts for his stable's biggest runners. Of note, Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), just edged out for second in the Diana, could be headed to face the boys in the GI Fourstardave Handicap Aug. 10 along with stablemates Chili Flag (Fr) (Cityscape {GB}) and Whitebeam.
Report Released on Fatal Crop Duster Crash in Weakley County
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report concerning a deadly crop duster plane crash near Martin. The crash on the morning of June 25th claimed the life of 61 year old longtime pilot Scott Rainey, of Obion County. According to the report, a witness saw the aircraft...
Southern Illinois man arrested for first degree-murder
HERRIN, Ill. (WICS) — A Southern Illinois man was arrested for first-degree murder, according to the Illinois State Police. On Saturday, ISP was requested by the Herrin Police Department to conduct a death investigation at a residence in the 3100 block of Weaver Road in Herrin. A deceased female...
3.4-magnitude earthquake hits Illinois overnight
SOMONAUK, Ill. – The U.S. The Geological Survey says a 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit Illinois early Monday morning. It happened at approximately 2:53 a.m. near Somonauk, Illinois, in Southern DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page that people in the area were woken up by...
Northern Illinois Braces For High Wind And Derecho Threats Today
The Northern Illinois area just made it through a pretty wild weekend weather wise, and guess what? The terrifying ride isn't over yet, because another round of nasty could be hitting the Stateline area Monday night. Severe Weather Threats in Northern Illinois. On Saturday night I found myself driving home...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Central Illinois, Central Indiana
Central Illinois, IL – A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for central Illinois and central Indiana, effective this Monday morning from 12:55 AM until 5:00 AM EDT. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK, issued the watch, warning of the potential for damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes.
Severe thunderstorms Sunday night could renew flooding potential across northern Illinois
A severe storm watch was issued Sunday evening for scattered to numerous showers moving through northern Illinois and to the east. Chicago will experience the most downpours between 7 and 11 p.m. as the system exits the area by 3 a.m. “This round of storms could end up being severe and bring a renewed potential for flooding,” after overnight storms caused damage in the suburbs, said Rafal ...
The Strange Reason Illinois Cicada Screams are Getting Louder
The good news is the historic brood invasion of cicadas in Illinois is lessening. However, the bad news is the screams of these pests is getting louder and there's a strange reason why. As we've mentioned previously, Illinois is a hot spot for the appearance of not one, but two...
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