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Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Illinois senators secure $1 million to remove lead pipes from schools, childcare buildings
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The state of Illinois is getting money to reduce lead exposure for children. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced the state will get $1,093,000 to reduce the number of lead pipes in schools and childcare facilities in the state. “Every American, no matter their zip-code, deserves access to safe […]
Residents express concerns at Cottleville Trails public hearing
The Cottleville Trails development has seen various changes since the first phase plans were introduced in 2019. Lombardo Homes, Consort Homes, Fischer & Frichtel Homes and McKelvey Homes partnered to develop land in Cottleville, located south of Hwy. N and east of Hwy. K. The original first-phase plans were amended in 2020 and 2022.
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Illinois To Increase Court Access Through Local Libraries
Secretary of State, Supreme Court and The Chicago Bar Foundation Partner. A new pilot program utilizing the state’s public libraries to improve court access will offer guidance for Illinoisans struggling to navigate the legal system on their own. The goal of the pilot is to help people without lawyers—who...
Mass transit and health outcomes discussed during Illinois Senate hearing
(The Center Square) – In a series of hearings on Illinois mass transit, public health outcomes and streamlining services were in the spotlight Wednesday in Elgin. The Senate Transportation Committee is holding hearings around the state to focus on several aspects of mass transit. “The goal of these committee hearings is really to discuss and hone in on the importance of public transit to every fabric of our life,” said...
These invasive, poisonous worms are hard to kill and showing up in our area
MOLINE, Ill — Have you heard of the hammerhead worm?. They're technically not 'worms' as we know it, but rather, planarians. The hammerheads were most likely introduced to the U.S. in 1891 and thought to have come from southeast Asia. The first reports of these creatures come from Urbana, Illinois, in 1997. Since then, they're mostly found in the southern U.S., but have been reported everywhere from Texas, Missouri and even in Canada.
Illinois considering flag redesign, seeks submissions
Illinois may be getting a new flag…or they may keep the old one. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says the Illinois Flag Commission will start accepting public submissions for a new state flag design beginning Tuesday, September 3. The commission is accepting design ideas from the public – online or via mail – until […]
Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here's why access could be in jeopardy.
Abortion took center stage during the Democratic National Convention last week, and Illinois was celebrated for welcoming thousands of women needing care since access has vanished across much of the South and Midwest. But abortions funds that are essential for so many people traveling to states like Illinois — paying...
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
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