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Illinois Now Has Cannabis Dispensary Located On Boat Dock
The newest cannabis dispensary in Illinois is located on a lake and offers dockside service. I'm going to step out on a limb to say I think this legal recreational marijuana thing has worked out okay for Illinois. Okay, I'm just kidding, it's frickin' huge. Millions and millions of dollars have been generated in just a handful of years.
Kentucky Storm Alert: Severe Thunderstorms with 70 MPH Winds Forecasted by Evening
Indianapolis, IN – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky until 8 PM EDT today. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially dangerous weather conditions, including isolated hail up to quarter size, scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph, and frequent lightning.
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
July 15th Storms Set New Record For Most Tornadoes in One Day
We all knew as it was happening that the storms on July 15th were not your typical, everyday storm system. The derecho brought not one, not two, but THIRTY ONE tornadoes in the NWS Chicago office’s coverage area, which is a new record. The previous record was 22 set during similar derecho events on June 30, 2014 and March 31st, 2023!
Illinois police union withdraws grievance in Massey case
Ben Crump, an attorney representing Sonya Massey’s family has responded after a union filed a grievance on behalf of the former deputy who shot her and then withdrew it. A news conference was held at a church on Chicago’s West Side.
Pekin High School Artist Earns Prestigious Honor in the 17th District Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) congratulated Pekin Community High School senior Rachel Fry on winning the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 17th District. Her winning submission, Clownish Tomfoolery, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. “Young people across Central and Northwestern Illinois are going to be the key to ensuring our neighborhoods are prosperous for generations to come,” said Sorensen. “It is an honor to host this competition that celebrates the amazing artistic abilities of our high school students. It is my hope that these competitions inspire more students to pursue their passions.” The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 and has accepted more than 650,000 pieces of art from high schoolers nationwide. Artwork from each congressional district is selected to be displayed at the U.S. Capitol. The winner of Sorensen’s Congressional Art Competition was selected by local leaders in the arts from Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
Peoria Public Schools starts new school year with changes
PEORIA, Ill. – Though it shows July on the calendar with the summer heat hanging around, a new school year starts Wednesday for Peoria Public Schools. With a new year about to begin, a couple things will be different for the more than 12,600 students enrolled at PPS. One of those is the addition of more than 400 students from the now-closed Quest Charter Academy.
Emily How is ready for her spotlight
On a hot and sunny Thursday evening, Emily How joined our FaceTime call in between packing moving boxes. Fearing we were losing her to Chicago or even worse, the coasts, I quickly inquired where she was headed. “I’m actually going to be in Peoria,” How shared as I let out an internal sign of relief. “The music scene is honestly pretty cool there.”
Corn Stock Theatre Presents: Nine | Good Day Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WYZZ) — Head over to the Corn Stock Theatre website to get your tickets and find out more about upcoming productions. Love Good Day Central Illinois? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our Daily Newsletter.
Crews respond to crash at intersection of Avenue of the Cities in Moline
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews are on the scene of a car crash at an intersection of Avenue of the Cities in Moline. The crash happened at the intersection of Avenue of the Cities and 16th Street near La Rancherita 2. TV6 was on scene around 8:11 p.m. and could...
Illinois Weather Alert: Severe Storms Expected Before Sunny Weekend
Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is set to experience a mix of severe weather and pleasant conditions in the coming days. According to the US National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will redevelop this afternoon, with some storms potentially being severe. The region is expected to face hot and humid conditions today, with heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees.
Worker Freedom of Speech Act signed into law in Illinois
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Wednesday, Illionois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill that he says will help workers. “In Illinois, we respect the rights and dignity of workers,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We will never stop fighting for an Illinois where every worker is given the dignity and respect they deserve,” said Governor Pritzker. The law bans […]
Illinois’ first dispensary with dockside service opens in Chicago suburb
A new dispensary in suburban Chicago made waves in the cannabis industry with its grand opening Tuesday. Smokehouse, the state’s first dispensary located directly on the water, opened at 44 US 12 in Fox Lake. The new store offers boat slips and a dedicated attendant, catering to customers arriving...
More of the same - steamy and stormy
Multiple storm clusters will continue to affect the area through Friday as storms ride up and over a heat dome centered in the plains. Some of the storms could be strong to severe but widespread severe weather isn’t anticipated. When the pattern shifts east, rain chances will shift as well but hot temperatures remain with highs around 90 on the weekend. Stay cool and stay weather aware.
Coal City receives $2.6 million in state funding to replace lead service lines
Jul. 31—Illinois EPA Interim Director James Jennings announced Thursday that $43,159,886 in funding is being provided to 17 communities to replace lead service lines, one of which was Coal City. Coal City received $2,671,206 in principal forgiveness funding, which means none of it will have to be paid back. "We know lead service lines are a major obstacle for community water supplies ...
OLNEY PRINCIPAL SERVING AS ILLINOIS PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
(SPRINGFIELD) Congratulations to a Richland County school administrator as the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) has announced that Cris Edwards, principal of Richland County Elementary School in Olney, will serve as President of the IPA for the 2024-2025 school term. A member of the Illinois Principals Association since 2007, Edwards has most recently served as the State Director for the Wabash Valley region and a member of the IPA Board of Directors, plus she was named Illinois Elementary Principal of the Year in 2023, received the Wabash Valley “Reaching Out & Building Bridges” award in 2021, and the Wabash Valley Herman Graves award in 2019. Edwards began her career in education in 1992 as a Language Arts & Current Events teacher in Tuscon, Arizona, moving to Edwards County High School in Albion as Economics, Government, & Language Arts teacher and on to Parkview Junior High School in Lawrenceville as Social Sciences teacher before becoming an administrator in the Richland County School District in 2007.
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