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Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Itasca’s ML Realty hires financial analyst
Grace Crossin has joined Itasca, Illinois-based ML Realty Partners as a financial analyst. Crossin will perform valuations and underwriting within the finance, accounting, and acquisition teams at ML Realty Partners. Crossin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Labelexpo Americas unveils one-day conference program
Labelexpo Global Series has announced a new one-day conference program for this year’s Labelexpo Americas, the Americas’ largest label and package printing technology tradeshow. The show takes place between September 10-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, USA. The one-day conference program, taking place...
North American EMS Industry Up 2% in July
BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments in July were up 1.9% compared to July 2023's total, IPC reported in its North American EMS Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.21. Compared to June, July shipments increased 1.9%. EMS bookings in July increased 0.2% year-over-year and increased 0.1%...
Northwestern prepares Evanston campus for football games
Northwestern begins the 2024 football season against Miami University (Ohio) this Saturday, Aug. 31, with its first home game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Situated on the north end of the Evanston Campus, the temporary facility is expected to bring new levels of activity and excitement — along with thousands of community members, fans and visitors — before, during and after each of the five home games that will be played at the facility this fall.
Evanston Skate Park brings froSkate and lively community to town
Last week, three events at the Evanston Skate Park in Twiggs Park brought people together in arguably its most intense schedule since its celebratory grand opening on May 27, indicating the park is achieving its goal of becoming an inclusive community hub. As the sun was setting on Thursday night,...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival showcases the spirit of climate activism
A good sized crowd gathered at the foot of Mt. Trashmore in James Park for the free screening of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday night, presented by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the city of Evanston. The festival showcases short films centered around climate action and sustainability. (Photos by Joerg Metzner)
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
We've been seeing this sort of thing happen over the last several months. A business announces that there will be a certain number of closings to keep the company afloat, then a short while later makes the decision to close even more locations than they had originally said they would.
Illinois Libraries to Propel Digital Literacy with $2 Million State Grant Initiative
Public libraries across Illinois are on the cusp of a digital transformation, fueled by a sizable grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's office. Libraries in underserved areas are set to receive a share of a $2 million grant aimed at boosting their technology capabilities, as announced by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Among the 113 libraries pinpointed for these funds, several in the local region are slated to get either $27,500 or $12,500 to enhance their technological infrastructure, according to Central Illinois Proud. This initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide and ensure that community members have contemporary resources at their disposal.
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