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Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
C6 Corvette ‘Trail Boss’ For Sale In Illinois: Video
What started as an April Fool’s joke is now ready to hit the local trails with the creation of this one-of-a-kind C6 Corvette Trail Boss – and it’s currently up for sale in Illinois. Back in 2022, we shared a fun set of renderings showing off a Chevy Corvette Trail Boss, reimagining the iconic sports car with a lift and rugged off-road gear. It was intended as a laugh, but one determined C6 owner took the idea to heart and built a real-life version of this off-road sports car.
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker creates new agency position; homestay brokers see DNC increase
Pritzker creates new agency position An executive order penned by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday creates a new state position with the Illinois Department on Aging. The chief planning officer will lead the development and implementation of a multi-year, multi-sector plan for the department. The plan will serve as a decade-long blueprint to support healthy aging in Illinois with clear objectives for public and private sector progress. Homestay brokers...
Lansing Cleaners — keeping Lansing cleaner since 1946
LANSING, Ill. (August 13, 2024) – It’s been helping to keep the village spotless for almost 80 years. Lansing Cleaners, that is, which opened in 1946 and has remained a family business the whole time. Owned now by Sandy and Thomas Ustanik, the business was started by Sandy’s...
Cedricka Carver Named New USF Dean of Student Life
After a thorough search process, the University of St. Francis (USF) has announced that Cedricka “Ceddi” Carver has been named USF’s new Dean of Student Life. Carver began her new role at USF on August 1st. Carver has held a variety of Residence Education and Student Life...
Illinois roster in 2024 Little League World Series: Meet every player, coach
The Hinsdale Little League baseball team won the Great Lakes region and earned a spot in the 2024 Little League World Series. The team is heading to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and lost its first game of the double-elimination Little League World Series on Friday against West region champion Hawaii. They play again 8 a.m....
HBO sparks outrage with new Bears Hard Knocks episode unavailable on Max as NFL fans threaten to cancel subscriptions
NFL fans were outraged to see the new episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears unavailable to stream on Tuesday night. Episode 2 of the five-part series about the Bears‘ offseason was supposed to come out at 9 pm ET. But while it was reported that Hard Knocks was shown on cable […]
Woman wins $1M off gifted scratch-off ticket in Monee, plans to buy family home
MONEE, Ill. — An Illinois woman won $1 million off a scratch-off ticket that was gifted to her by her husband in Monee. The winning ticket was purchased at Monee Tobacco, located at 5701 West Monee Manhattan Road, Suite 103. “My husband was on his way home from work and was so tired that day […]
Park Forest officials provide West Nile safety precautions, following confirmed cases in Illinois
Park Forest officials remind residents to take safety measures to protect themselves against the West Nile virus following the first reported human case in Will County. The individual is in their 70s and began feeling symptoms in July, according to state and county officials. The Illinois Department of Public Health said this is the fifth case of the virus across the state, including three people from Cook County.
Around state fair, Illinois Democrats share excitement, challenges ahead
(The Center Square) – Illinois Democrats rallying at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield are pushing for more power at the statehouse while making the case for a Kamala Harris presidency. Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Sept. 26. Ahead of that and next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told party officials during a breakfast program in Springfield Wednesday that Illinois Republicans have the wrong policies. ...
Italian Food Chain in Missouri & Illinois Has Declared Bankruptcy
It's not exactly news that this year has been one of the most challenging for food chains. That sad trend continues as an Italian food chain with locations in both Missouri and Illinois has declared bankruptcy. I saw this court filing shared by Nation's Restaurant News of an Italian restaurant...
Illinoisans paying the second highest gas taxes in the country
(The Center Square) – With the price of oil on the rise because of tensions in the Middle East, the high gas taxes in Illinois only makes things more expensive for motorists. A study by the Tax Foundation shows that Illinois has the second highest gas taxes in the country, behind only California, the only two states with gas taxes that top 60 cents per gallon. The lowest gas tax in the continental U.S. is Mississippi at just 18 cents per gallon. ...
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. A White House official told The Hill the president will issue the designation in the Oval Office on Friday, the 116th anniversary of the end of the violence. Biden is expected to be accompanied by civil rights leaders and elected officials for the proclamation.
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