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Ottawa's Friendship Days Rolls On
The summer festival formerly known as “Riverfest” continues thru the weekend with plenty of food, music, and drinks. “Friendship Days” features sidewalk sales and a Kids' Fishing Rodeo on Thursday's schedule. The sales are all day while the fishing rodeo starts at 5 where the Fox and Illinois Rivers met in downtown Ottawa.
Illinois Governor: No Time for Bears to Pitch a Stadium Deal to Legislature in 2024
Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker said there’s no chance the Bears can get a deal for a new stadium in 2024. Not if they want to fund it with taxpayer money at least. Pritzker anticipates that the Bears proposal will have to wait until Spring of 2025, telling NBC Sports, “if there was a proposal put on the table that could get done, you couldn’t actually get it done during the veto session.”
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.
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.
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.
Following the Family Legacy: West Prairie’s Owen Torrance Elected to State FFA Officer Team
Back in June, Good Hope’s Owen Torrance was elected to the 2024-25 Illinois FFA State Officer Team. Torrance grew up on a fifth-generation sheep and grain farm which he credits for kickstarting his passion for agriculture and FFA. For Torrance, being a member of FFA has helped him carry on a family legacy.
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
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