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Tuesday’s Heat Index Map for Missouri & Illinois is Terrifying
If you thought Monday was hot, wait until you see the heat index map for Missouri and Illinois for Tuesday. It's led to excessive heat warnings and advisories for nearly all of both states. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri just updated the outlook for Tuesday in both...
TVA requests public comments on environmental study for proposed coal mine expansion
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which delivers energy to 10 million people across seven southeastern states, seeks public comments on a draft Environmental Impact Statement for a coal mine expansion in southern Illinois. Specifically, Sugar ... Read More » The post TVA requests public comments on environmental study for proposed coal mine expansion appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois' alcohol laws
Gov. JB Pritzker unofficially named Jeppson’s Malört as the drink of the Democratic National Convention. There are, however, plenty of official standards when it comes to alcohol use in Illinois. Here's what to know about Illinois' alcohol laws as of 2024. Are there any times or dates when alcohol cannot be sold? ...
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention And Illinois’ Unique Place In Civil Rights History
(Trice Edney Wire) – The modern civil rights movement hit a new peak last week in Illinois. It marked the movement coming full circle, in a way, back to the state of its birth more than a century ago. Illinois is the unsung “alpha and omega” of the movement....
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Air quality alert extended for Chicago area amid heat wave
An ongoing air quality alert in the Chicago area has been extended for at least another day as elevated levels of ozone are expected in the region. According to the National Weather Service, the alert will run through at least midnight Wednesday in McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Kendall, Grundy and Will counties in Illinois.
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
CHICAGO (WMBD) — The state’s top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozens of video gaming machines being stolen across Illinois including in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of...
Sports Changes for Tuesday, August 27
SEB JH Softball game at Altamont on Tuesday, Aug. 27 will now have a 7:00pm start time and there WILL NOT be any B innings. Altamont High School baseball at home vs. Neoga on Tuesday will now have a 7:00pm start time due to the forecasted heat. South Central Middle School Softball vs. Sandoval for Tuesday is canceled. South Central Middle School Baseball at Patoka for Tuesday has been moved to a 7:00pm start time. South Central High School Baseball at North Clay for Tuesday will have a 5:15pm start time.
Parents concerned about proposed changes to Indiana high school diploma
CLARK COUNTY, Indiana — Chelsea Crump is one of many parents concerned about the proposed changes that raises the bar on graduating high school in Indiana. The new proposed diploma requires 42 credits compared to the current 'Core 40' that requires 40 credits. "Although in retrospect it sounds great,...
RFK Jr. stays on Indiana presidential ballot despite dropping out of the race
Although independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign last week and endorsed former President Donald Trump, he will remain on Indiana ballots for the 2024 election this November. Kennedy submitted enough signatures in July to make the presidential ballot in Indiana, and the ballot removal deadline for the general...
Docs: Indiana man poisoned wife’s Coca-Cola with cocaine, MDMA and BZD so he could marry her daughter
RICHMOND, Ind. — An Indiana man who conspired to poison his wife’s Coca-Cola with various drugs, kill her and marry her daughter has been sentenced after entering a guilty plea. Alfred W. Ruf, 71, pled guilty Monday in Wayne County Court to aggravated battery posing a risk of death — a level 3 felony. A […]
Indiana Secretary of State claims BlackRock deceives Hoosier investors
(The Center Square) – Indiana is going after the world’s largest asset-managing firm, alleging funds it manages with non-environmental, social and governance policies are, in fact, using those guidelines that have been criticized by conservative lawmakers in recent years. Recently, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales issued a cease-and-desist order to BlackRock Inc., claiming the firm managing $10.6 trillion in assets globally has deceived clients. Morales’ office includes the Securities Division, which oversees firms licensed to offer investment services to Hoosiers. ...
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