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Illinois' DNC delegates hear from top party leaders ahead of Harris' speech
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Illinois delegation at the Democratic National Convention is meeting for the last time on Thursday ahead of the biggest speech of the convention, when Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepts the party's nomination for president.Energized to rally for their party on the final day of the DNC, Illinois delegates broke bread Thursday morning, and fine-tuned their strategy heading into the November election."I think it's important for us to remember that we are all blessed. We've been on the floor or in the arena as the first woman to be elected president of this country has been...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
$170,000 worth of e-bikes stolen in shipping container heist
E-bike and folding bike company Tern reported that 43 bikes, including 33 e-bikes and 10 non-electric folding bikes, have been stolen from their shipping container that entered the U.S. via the Port of Los Angeles. The total inventory was worth about $170,000.
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
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.
Nearly 60 Illinois schools to receive new water bottle-filling stations
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation award 2024 ‘H2O On the Go’ grants. Nearly 60 Illinois elementary, middle and high schools will be receiving new water bottle-filling stations as part of the H2O On the Go grant program, an initiative created by Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation to encourage students to drink more water. Additionally, grant recipients will receive toothbrushes and reusable water bottles for each student.
Bizarre Abandoned Illinois Neighborhood with Vile Things Inside?
Something unusual has happened and may still be happening here. Explorers found an abandoned Illinois neighborhood and discovered massive decay and vile things lurking inside. Stringer media on YouTube just shared their investigation of an Illinois neighborhood in the middle of a cornfield they located on Google Earth. While the exact location is not shared for good reasons, they did say that they've learned it's been abandoned for more than 15 years and perhaps more.
Giannoulias Announces Libraries Receiving Grants – Mundelein, Barrington, and others
More Than $360,000 in Grant Funding Will Improve Local Library Services. Library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced. Libraries throughout the 51st and 52nd House Districts, serving over 242,000...
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