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How much of the money from the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill will head to Illinois?
Congress just passed a sweeping bipartisan infrastructure bill. Here's how it's expected to benefit Illinois. (Humphrey Muleba/Unsplash) The $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) has passed the House and will reach President Biden's desk for a signature sometime next week.
Vaccination Awareness Day is this Friday in Chicago: Kids can get $100 gift cards for getting vaccinated
This Friday, November 12, Chicago kids are out of school, city workers will get two hours early release, and $100 gift cards will be given out for those getting vaccinated at public health events or clinics.
Police can stop you in Illinois for having an object dangling from your rearview mirror: State lawmaker aims to end that
State Representative LaShawn Ford has filed a bill to repeal the law, which currently includes all objects including air fresheners, rosary beads, and even masks. In Illinois, it's illegal to have any object dangling from your rearview mirror, and police can pull anyone over in violation of the law. Whether it's a face mask, a high school graduation tassel, or an air freshener, you can be stopped by the police.
White-tailed deer in Illinois tested positive for Covid antibodies
With hunting season underway, what do hunters need to know?. It's currently deer hunting season in Illinois. What should hunters know about white-tailed deer and Covid?. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released the results of a study this summer, confirming SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were present in white-tailed 33% of deer sampled in four states: Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes Covid-19.
Experts explain why there might be more coyote sightings around Chicago this winter
Watch out for your pets. Forest Preserve officials from Dupage County warn there is an increased chance of running into coyotes this time of year, as the young are leaving their parents and searching for new territory.
Children in Illinois can start getting Covid vaccines early next week: Here's where to find one for your child
Tuesday evening, the CDC Director endorsed the recommendation for children aged 5 to 11 years to begin receiving the Covid vaccine. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced Tuesday that she endorsed the recommendation to vaccinate children between the ages of 5 and 11. This means kids can start getting vaccinated against Covid as soon as today, although most facilities won't be ready to start until early next week.
Dine at the Walnut Room and step back in time to an old-fashioned Chicago Christmas
Macy's Walnut Room is taking reservations now for holiday dining under the Great Tree. Walnut Room at Macy's(Michael Kappel/Flickr.com/CC BY-NC 2.0) It was still Marshall Fields the first time I ate at the Walnut Room. It was the second Christmas season I had spent in Chicago and the first at my new job.
Chicago daily roundup: Police raid Parlor Pizza, El Milagro facing investigations, keep mice out of your home, and more
(CHICAGO) Welcome to today's news roundup on this rainy Thursday, October 28. (Ricky Kharawala/Unsplash) The news for today includes a police raid on three Parlor Pizza locations while Little Village tortilla maker El Milagro is under investigation for possible labor violations.
The Art Institute of Chicago wants diversity in its volunteer program: What they did to get there caused controversy
The backlash is so severe that the museum has had to increase security. (Dylan LaPierre/Unsplash) “The violent, weaponizing language an overwhelming number of people are using in letters and emails to describe the museum’s evolution has been startling, and if I’m being honest, scary,” said Veronica Stein, the executive director of learning and public engagement for the museum’s Woman’s Board in an interview with The New York Times.
Chicago daily roundup: Victim of John Wayne Gacy ID'd decades later, Chicago police protest vaccine mandate, and more
(CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup for Tuesday, October 26. The rain has stopped and the sun is shining. It's time to see what's going on in the news today. Francis Wayne Alexander was identified as a victim of serial killer, John Wayne Gacy, four decades after his death. Chicago police officers plan to protest the vaccine mandate outside police headquarters today. Pritzker announced his plans for vaccinating children in Illinois. And finally, why are so many parents in Chicago Public Schools not opting in for vaccine testing?
Chicago daily roundup: Storms cause power outages, missing United Airlines exec's body found, and Jordan's Air Ships
(CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup on Monday, October 25. Read on for highlights of the latest news stories for this soaking wet Monday in Chicagoland. Rainy weather causes flight cancellations and power outages. A United Airlines executive missing for over a year was found dead in a west suburban forest preserve.
The woolly bears are out, can they really predict the upcoming winter?
The first fall sighting in the southwest suburbs of the fuzzy and fast-moving caterpillar. woolly bear caterpillar, the larva of the isabella tiger moth(photo by author) I know it's fall in northern Illinois when the trees are filled with colorful leaves, the air is crisp, Halloween decorations are everywhere to be seen, and I have a pumpkin spice latte in my hand. And one other thing, fuzzy black and rusty red-banded caterpillars are racing across my path when I'm out for a walk in the morning.
Chicago daily roundup: Rats in the city, Portillo's stock, Chicago's most haunted hotel, and more
(CHICAGO) It's Thursday, October 21, and welcome to the daily roundup. What's going on around town on this chilly, autumn day?. Orkin names Chicago as the rattiest city...again. Also, fans of Portillo's can now own shares of the beloved Chicagoland fast-food restaurant known for its hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and famous chocolate cake.
Chicago daily roundup: Lightfoot vows not to defund police, a La Niña winter is coming, a heroic police dog, and more
(CHICAGO) Welcome to the daily roundup on Friday, October 22. This October has been unseasonably warm for the area, but temperatures are expected to drop tonight and tomorrow night.
Years later, the search continues for missing mom, Stacy Peterson, but still no sign
On Tuesday, authorities searched the I&M Canal near Lockport for Stacy Peterson, according to her sister, but found nothing. I&M Canal (South of Lockport)(Dan Brownlee/CC BY 3.0/Wikimedia Commons)
Will there be a pumpkin shortage this season due to an invasive fungus in Illinois fields?
Illinois harvests the bulk of pumpkins in the U.S. But this year, a fungus has destroyed some of the crops. (Nighthawk Shoots/Unsplash) "I'd say we lost 25 to 30% of our crop," said Penny Bliler, co-owner of Indian Knoll Pumpkin Patch told WAND17 TV.
Woman in Chicago films video of an unidentified object floating in the sky
Some suggest it's merely a balloon or a drone, while others refute that. But so far, nobody has been able to definitively identify what is seen in the video. I once thought we were being invaded by something (ghost orbs or aliens, I wasn't sure) on a warm summer night as I sat outside on my patio.
Chicago daily roundup: Masks here to stay, City Hall vaccine fight with the CPD heats up, Sky win WNBA title, and more
(CHICAGO) Welcome to Monday's daily roundup. The sun is shining, the temps are cool, and the Chicago Sky have won their first WNBA title. (Matteo Jorjoson/Unsplash) The mask mandate continues for Illinois, the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police is still feuding with the mayor over vaccines, and the Logan Square Halloween Parade is back on.
The top Halloween candy in Illinois goes to Sour Patch Kids
Then comes Kit Kats and Starburst. A report released from Candystore.com revealed the top three candies from each state. Halloween candy is a big business. According to Candystore.com, Americans are expected to spend $3 billion on candy this season. This is up 20% from 2020 during the pandemic.
Skip the coffee shop: Make a healthy pumpkin spice latte at home
The pumpkin spice latte. Whether you love it or you love to hate it, it’s the epitome of fall. Its arrival in the coffee shops means autumn is here. When the weather grows crisp, and the leaves turn colors, you can find me sipping my pumpkin spice latte.
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