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WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Why JB Pritzker says Illinois can claim Kamala Harris as native daughter
Long before she strode on stage Monday at the United Center as the Democratic presidential nominee, a very young Kamala Harris toddled around a house in Evanston, 13 miles to the north. Harris, born in California in 1964, owes her Illinois connection to her parents’ careers in academia. After...
Google invests in 800 MW solar project in Illinois
Swift Current Energy reported that it has closed on a tax equity investment from Google for its 800 MWdc Double Black Diamond Solar project in southern Illinois. The amount of funding by Google was not disclosed, but previous reporting by pv magazine USA stated that over $779 million in project financing was closed for this project, making it among the largest solar project financings in U.S. history.
Nonprofit launches initiative to empower adopted, foster and kinship students
ICARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families offers specialized training to support mental health success. A new, Chicago-based nonprofit is making strides to improve the futures of Illinois’ adopted, foster and kinship students. Founded in February by Laura Adams, iCARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families is introducing a free online training program...
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
‘The Daily Show’ Takes Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Drinking, Gets Him to Debate Whether ‘The Bear’ Is a Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)
CHICAGO — “The Daily Show” kicks off in Chicago on Monday with Governor J.B. Pritzker taking show correspondent Jordan Klepper around Chicago. And that meant several bars, including The Gman Tavern, Murphy’s Bleachers and Guthries Tavern. While they participated in some daydrinking, Klepper got Pritzker to open up on a few key issues — such as whether Chicago-based Emmy winner “The Bear” should be considered a comedy.DNC Host Tony Goldwyn on Meeting Kamala Harris for the First Time and a Potential Taylor Swift Endorsement: 'Could Be Significant' “I don’t know why it’s in the comedy category, but I got to say it’s...
Illinois quick hits: Fencing added after security breach at DNC
Fencing added after security breach at DNC Work crews have added additional fencing near the site of the Democratic National Convention where protestors breached an area at the United Center Monday. Video shows whole sections of snap-together iron fencing taken down and dragged away by protestors. Within minutes, Chicago police broke out riot gear and swarmed the area, arresting protestors trying to get inside the arena. ...
Decatur shop asking people to 'Adopt a Senior' for Grandparents' Day
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A Decatur shop is asking people to consider "adopting a senior" for Grandparents' Day. Grandparents' Day is September 8. The Party Shop said that, since all seniors may not be remembered or celebrated, they are teaming up with Randall Residence to supply balloon bouquets. The bouquets...
Chicago craft brewers toast to the DNC with exclusive local beers
CHICAGO - All things Illinois are on display this week for the Democratic National Convention, including the state’s booming craft brewing industry. Some local breweries have teamed up with Gov. JB Pritzker’s team for a special DNC brew to highlight their work. Sketchbook Brewing Company founder Cesar Maron...
UTV crash leaves child dead, another injured in Bunker Hill
BUNKER HILL, Ill. — A young girl was killed and another was injured in a UTV crash Saturday in rural Bunker Hill. Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl told 5 On Your Side that deputies received the call about the crash at about 11 a.m. Saturday. Two girls, 11 and 12, were driving a Polaris Ranger UTV southbound on Shaw Road, about a half-mile south of Prairie Dell Road, when they lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll several times.
Allison Paul Promoted To Chief Nursing Officer Of HSHS Central Illinois Market
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is pleased to announce that Allison Paul, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, has been promoted to Chief Nursing Officer of the HSHS Central Illinois Market. In this role, Paul is responsible for leading and coordinating...
Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter
CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday took his first flight aboard the modern VH-92A helicopter that serves as Marine One after years of delays to the program to replace the aging aircraft that carry the president and vice president. Biden boarded the Sikorsky-made helicopter after arriving on Air Force One in Chicago where he is speak Monday evening at the Democratic National Convention. The maiden presidential voyage carried him from O’Hare International Airport to the parking lot of Chicago’s Soldier Field, often used as a landing zone for presidential travel. It marked a crucial milestone in a two-decade-long process to replace the Vietnam-era helicopters that have been in use carrying presidents, in some cases, since the 1970s. An initial effort to purchase new helicopters was kicked off by the Bush administration in an effort to improve communications and mission capabilities in the post-September 11, 2001 environment, but it was scrapped by President Barack Obama after rampant cost overruns.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
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