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ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/02/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Thousands of Illinois youth will be able to pursue careers operating heavy machinery under a new federal grant program announced this week which is aimed to address a workforce shortage. Affiliated with SkillsUSA Illinois and the Associated Equipment Distributors at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, the Youth Workforce Development Foundation will spend nearly $8 million for the program. The groups will work to help schools provide necessary heavy equipment training programs.
Oswego State Rep. Kifowit expresses interest in new quantum computing program, highlights benefits to Illinois
Following Governor J.B. Pritzker's announcement of a quantum computing campus project coming to Chicago last week, 84th District Democratic State Representative Stephanie Kifowit shared her thoughts on the project and its impact on the entire state of Illinois. Kifowit said the field of quantum computing is an idea that shows...
Find Fun Things To Do This Weekend In The Quad-Cities
Hey! Looking for some fun stuff to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend?. You want to listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast!. Every week we give you a rundown of some of the cool stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities in Iowa and Illinois. This week:...
Natural Land Institute sells forest preserve to Illinois Department of Natural Resources
A northern Illinois conservation land trust recently sold land to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. White Wood Ridge Preserve is located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna, located in far northwestern Illinois. It is part of a significant migratory corridor bordering the Mississippi River, especially for songbirds.
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.
Long-term solution for ‘tent city’ could include purchasing a local hotel
BLOOMINGTON – A long-term solution could soon be in place for those living in tents near Home Sweet Home Ministries. Over the past several months, city leaders have discussed long-term options for around 30 individuals calling the tents home. Chief Executive Officer of HSHM, Matt Burgess, told WJBC that...
John Deere supplier Gates Corp. announces it's closing Newton plant in November
Gates Corp. has announced it will be closing its Newton facility in November, laying off 41 workers. The closure was posted on Iowa’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, site. No reason was given for the closure, but Gates, a manufacturer of power transmission and fluid power solutions based in Denver, has...
Weather Alert: Non-Hazardous Funnel Clouds Expected in Illinois This Afternoon
Lincoln, IL – This afternoon, residents in east central and southeast Illinois may observe a few funnel clouds. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, these funnel clouds are cold air funnels, which do not pose significant hazards. These phenomena usually form in vertically developed clouds and rarely reach the ground.
‘He Died for Nothing’: Illinois Cops Shot 4-Year-Old Held By Suspect as a Human Shield. Outraged Mom Says Police Acted Recklessly, But DA Declined to File Charges
In the weeks since Sonya Massey’s tragic slaying at the hands of an Illinois cop, new details have surfaced about another police killing in the same state that claimed the life of a 4-year-old boy purported to be her younger cousin. Sean Grayson pleaded not guilty to three counts...
Stay Out of the Water – 25 Illinois Water Areas Suddenly Unsafe
You need to be as safe before you get in the water as you hopefully are when you're swimming. There are now 25 water areas in Illinois that have been declared too unsafe for swimming due to dangerous bacteria levels. The Illinois Beach Guard system is constantly updated with water...
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.
Was Another Alligator Spotted Swimming In Illinois Pond?
A mysterious creature was spotted in a pond in Illinois and you might be surprised with what they found. Witnesses Spot Strange Animal Swimming In Illinois Pond. I'm not sure why, but these kinds of stories fascinate me. Maybe, it's the thrill of the mystery. I'm talking about when residents of Illinois spot a strange and unknown creature. I do prefer it when there is an answer to the question as opposed to being unsolved.
Why Are Dog Thefts in Illinois Suddenly Skyrocketing?
I don't understand why anyone would be heartless enough to do this. Statistics are showing that dog thefts in Illinois are skyrocketing and there's no good reason why. If you pay attention to headlines, you've seen a number of these dognapping cases in Illinois including one that was stolen during an armed robbery in Chicago and another dog stolen a few months ago in Joliet. Some thief even stole a dog in Illinois that was being cared for at a foster home from a shelter.