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Heat Dome Could Ignite Storms and Derechos Over Illinois Soon
It looks like the weather pattern over Illinois is about to get excitable again. A new forecast says the incoming heat dome which will cause temperatures to spike into the 90's is expected to ignite a storm pattern that could even include derechos in parts of the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
2024 marijuana sales reach $1 billion in Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) – As of July 1, Illinois has reached the $1 billion mark in marijuana sales for 2024, Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday. 218 dispensaries are currently licensed in Illinois. The six-month sales total includes more than $850 million in adult use and nearly $150 million in medical sales. The $1 billion milestone was hit […]
Illinois News Roundup - July 12, 2024
It's time for our reporter roundtable where we talk about what is making headlines across the state. In today's roundtable, we'll focus on Springfield and Champaign-Urbana. We'll learn more about a recent fire in Downtown Springfield, a grant awarded to establish a biomanufacturing tech hub in Champaign and more. GUESTS:
Madigan doesn't want professor to testify about Chicago's political machine
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan doesn't want a professor to testify about Chicago's political machine at his upcoming corruption trial. Madigan's defense team said University of Illinois Chicago professor Dick Simpson's testimony would be "unreliable, irrelevant, and highly prejudicial." Prosecutors want to call Simpson to the stand to explain how Chicago politics and government work. That includes the workings of Ward organizations, Chicago's political machine...
June Illinois casino revenues up compared to last year but dropped from last month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — It was a down month for Illinois casinos in June, as their combined revenue dropped nearly 4% from the previous month. According to the Illinois Gaming Board, the state’s 15 casinos generated just over $138 million in June, with Rivers Casino in Des Plaines leading the way with nearly $44 million.
Report: 35 Illinois Grocery Stores to Be Sold Off After Merger
It appears there's about to be a seismic shift in the grocery store market in Illinois. A new report claims that as many as 35 Illinois grocery stores are being identified and planned for selloff after a mega-merger is complete. Yahoo Finance just broke this story today about the future...
Mayor calls for Hard Rock Live ticket tax to fund arts initiatives in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara on Thursday used his platform during the reveal of the new Rockford Regional Cultural Plan to push for the passage of a tax on tickets to shows at the future Hard Rock Live entertainment venue. He said that money should be dedicated to funding arts and cultural enterprises in the city.
Heat Dome Could Ignite Storms and Derechos Over Illinois Soon
It looks like the weather pattern over Illinois is about to get excitable again. A new forecast says the incoming heat dome which will cause temperatures to spike into the 90's is expected to ignite a storm pattern that could even include derechos in parts of the Land of Lincoln.
$12 Billion Boost to Illinois Healthcare: Governor JB Pritzker Signs Landmark Insurance Reform Bills
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation aimed at improving health insurance practices in Illinois, including banning tactics that delay or deny necessary medical treatments and prohibiting the sale of short-term insurance plans that do not meet federal standards. Governor JB Pritzker Signs Health Care Protection Act to Reform Insurance Practices in Illinois According to the Audacy, […]
Rep. Schneider joins list of Democrats urging Biden to drop out of race
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider became the latest Democratic lawmaker to urge President Joe Biden to drop out of the race for the White House in the wake of his debate performance last month.Schneider is now the 11th House Democrat to call on Biden to exit the race, and the second congressman from Illinois to do so.Schneider said he believes Biden is "one of our greatest presidents," but believes it's time for him to "secure his legacy and boldly deliver the nation to a new generation of leadership.""I love President Biden. I am forever grateful for his leadership...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Rockford Bears headed to the NFL Flag Football Championships in Canton
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Flag football keeps growing nationally and locally. Now a team of Rockford boys is about to head to Ohio for a major tournament. Nine guys who play for the Rockford Bears 15U team will be competing in Canton next week at the NFL Flag Football Championships. They will naturally compete in […]
Driver crashes into East Moline apartment building
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A woman faces driving under the influence charges after crashing her vehicle into Deerfield Woods Apartments. Niyonzima Roza, 34, was arrested after she drove her vehicle into the back of an occupied apartment in the 1000 block of 51st Ave. on Thursday, according to an East Moline police media release.
U of I begins research on cicada damage
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — With a rare, double emergence of cicada broods in the past, researchers are looking at the damage done to fruits. Karuna Kafle, a researcher within the University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences, is requesting that fruit growers report any sustained damage done to trees, bushes or vines. The most obvious […]
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