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Village Dispensary Offers Great Deals and Service for Cannabis Users
GODFREY - Village Dispensary has quickly made a name for itself in the community as the go-to spot for cannabis. Located at 110 Northport Drive in Godfrey, the dispensary has new deals and specials every day. They look forward to serving the community, and the “budtenders” are happy to help you find what’s best for you.
Troy Fire District Board Appointments Shot Down
Appointments of two men to serve on the board of trustees for the Troy Fire Protection District which were brought forward by Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler, first considered in May then postponed until this month, have failed to move forward due to a lack of a majority vote of support.
Wisconsin Alliant Energy workers return home after helping with Illinois tornado cleanup efforts
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dozens of Alliant Energy workers from Wisconsin returned home this weekend after helping with tornado cleanup efforts in Illinois, the energy company reported on Monday. After 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Chicago and surrounding areas last week, ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, requested...
Illinois DOT begins work on I-80 bridge on Monday
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation began working on the I-80 bridge over the Rock River on Monday, July 22. According to IDOT officials, crews are patching the bridge deck. While work is ongoing, one eastbound lane will be closed. The project is expected to...
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
Gov. Pritzker, Illinois Democratic leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state Democratic Party leaders are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president Monday, one day after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris himself. The endorsements from Pritzker and state Democratic leaders come about a month before the Democratic National Convention […]
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON – If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it. The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Deaconess Foundation invites applications from organizations in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois
The Deaconess Foundation aims to improve the health of the community and people of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The foundation invites applications for its Seeding the Future Grants, which support efforts that accelerate change in conditions and systems transformation through coalition and base building, grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing, and public policy development/change. Funding will be awarded to bolster organizational and civic infrastructure expansion, advance of public policies, and/or support efforts impacting systems transformation through an intergenerational approach for the improved health and wellness of people in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The grant is designed to cultivate a partnership pipeline for the Movement Transformation Cohort.
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