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Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Illinois House GOP leader McCombie Sept. 9
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie, the Illinois House Republican leader, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Sept. 9 to discuss the party’s policy agenda and review the issues she believes will influence the November general elections in Illinois.
Illinois reports first West Nile Virus death this year
Illinois has reported its first West Nile Virus death of 2024.The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County, Illinois.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey developed symptoms in the middle of this month and died soon after.The Illinois Health Department says nine people across the state have come down with the virus so far this year.West Nile Virus is typically spread through mosquito bites.People older than 50 and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile Virus.SEE ALSO | Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home
1 Illinois Place 4th Most Abandoned in US, 1 in 4 Buildings Empty
It's like a modern wasteland. There's one Illinois place that was just ranked as the 4th most abandoned in America where more than 1 out of every 4 buildings is vacant. This new ranking from 24/7 Wall St of the most abandoned zip codes in America reveals the cities and towns in the country where the people aren't, but buildings remain. One Illinois city was declared the 4th most abandoned in the entire country. It's not unusual to see foliage growing out of the buildings you drive by.
High Arsenic Levels: Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Sold In Illinois
Just think about all the different food product recalls we've been hearing about and dealing with over the last few months alone. We've been warned of the dangers of a certain brand of deli meat being possible contaminated with listeria. The recall involving those meat products covered over 7 million pounds of various meats that were produced at a single location. Several deaths have potentially resulted from ingestion of the recalled products.
Illinois To Increase Court Access Through Local Libraries
Secretary of State, Supreme Court and The Chicago Bar Foundation Partner. A new pilot program utilizing the state’s public libraries to improve court access will offer guidance for Illinoisans struggling to navigate the legal system on their own. The goal of the pilot is to help people without lawyers—who...
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
ROE#3 Alternative Education Program Announces Upcoming Early Dismissals
From ROE#3 Alternative Education Programs Vandalia, Effingham & Litchfield sites:. ▪ NO SCHOOL, Monday, September 2nd, 2024 for Labor Day. ▪ EARLY DISMISSAL on Wednesday, September 11thfor school improvement. All students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Benhoff at 618-283-9311, Jake Elliot...
First downtown Vandalia Car Cruise a big success
The inaugural Vandalia Car Cruise was an overwhelming success, with 169 vehicles registering for the event. Vehicles were lined on both sides of the 300 and 400 blocks of Gallatin Street, as well as the 200 block of South Fourth Street. The cruise winners were:. Ford – 1-Ron Scattergood, 2-Tom...
‘I love my career path’: Meet the woman behind IDOT’s cement testing across Central IL
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — In Central Illinois, summertime also means construction season. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) workers know that all too well. One civil engineer in particular plays an important part in the process before concrete is poured at job sites. Spending the day outside and on the side of the road isn’t everyone’s […]
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