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Here's everything you need to know about Illinois' alcohol laws
Gov. JB Pritzker unofficially named Jeppson’s Malört as the drink of the Democratic National Convention. There are, however, plenty of official standards when it comes to alcohol use in Illinois. Here's what to know about Illinois' alcohol laws as of 2024. Are there any times or dates when alcohol cannot be sold? ...
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Enforceable Limits on Pond Creek Mine Strengthen Water Quality Protections
A critical settlement has been finalized between nonprofit environmental groups and Williamson Energy LLC, the operator of the Pond Creek coal mine in Johnston City, Illinois. This agreement introduces stringent water quality protections, addressing long-standing concerns about the mine’s impact on the Big Muddy River and its tributary, Pond Creek. The settlement comes in response to overwhelming public opposition and legal challenges to the original permit, which allowed the mine to discharge 7.2 million gallons of polluted water daily.
Grant Brings Broom to DuQuoin as He Looks for Sweep
(Du Quoin, IL) Illinois is unique in that it is home to two state fairs and the last two active one-mile dirt tracks that host auto racing. Twenty-three times, the driver that won the championship race at Springfield followed it up with a win in the Ted Horn 100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Winning the Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield gives California’s Justin Grant the chance to be the twenty-fourth.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
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...
Du Quoin state fair meet opens Monday
Hinsdale, IL – It’s the opening day of the Du Quoin State Fair three-day harness racing meeting. For horsemen and their owners who participated on the summer long Illinois County Fair racetracks, it’s the most prominent program of the year, money-wise and for prestigious honors. Eight County...
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...
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” […]
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...
Frankfort School District to hold regular Monday meeting
WEST FRANKFORT, IL — The monthly regular meeting of Frankfort CUSD #168 Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, in the Library at Central Junior High School, located at 1600 East Ninth Street in West Frankfort. The original meeting was postponed on Monday,...
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...
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.
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