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Deli meat listeria outbreak in Indiana & 12 other states kills 3 and sickens dozens
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least one person in Indiana and dozens more across the country, prompting a lawsuit from a Minnesota pregnant woman who said she almost lost her unborn child after getting sick. Three people have died since health officials began tracking the outbreak in July....
What’s new on Evanston’s food scene: Lefty’s Righteous Bagels, Lao Tian Dumpling House and more
Evanston’s food scene is ever evolving and continues to pop at the start of the new school year. Here’s what’s new, what’s ahead, and what we’re saying goodbye to. In honor of next week’s DNC convention in Chicago, and drawing inspo from Vice President Kamala Harris, Hewn introduces the Kamalamann: a kouign amann pastry with coconut-custard filling, topped with blueberry jam. A portion of sales from the Kamalamann will be donated to The Protect Democracy Project, a nonprofit that “provides public education about threats to democratic norms and institutions and how the American people can best confront them.” Democracy never tasted so sweet!
Muirhead Road bridge in Kane County to be replaced with help from Illinois Commerce Commission grant
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is authorizing over $2 million from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) for the removal and reconstruction of the Muirhead Road bridge structure near Elgin, according to a news release. The existing bridge structure would be removed by the Plato Township Road District, and a...
Illinois Republicans address upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago
(The Center Square) – With the Democratic National Convention set to begin next week in Chicago, Illinois Republicans are taking the time to remind everyone how the state’s Democrats have fared. In an event that is expected to be volatile with protests, Democrats are expected to be meeting with other party leaders, discussing policies and rallying behind presidential candidate Kamala Harris. During the Democratic County Chairs brunch Wednesday, Gov. J.B....
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, Corteva settle suit with farmworkers allegedly sprayed with pesticides
A group of migrant agricultural workers who say they were sprayed with pesticides while working in a central Illinois cornfield in 2019 reached a confidential settlement late last month with Corteva and its Johnston-based subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, ending a three-year lawsuit with the seed giants. The case against the companies that...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Invasive Parasitic Eyeworm Could Use Bears to Spread Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
A recent discovery of parasitic worms in a black bear in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns about the potential spread of this emerging disease in the Midwest, including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin where bear populations have increased, and more sightings have been reported. The parasitic worm Thelazia callipaeda, or eyeworm, is an invasive species that has been increasingly detected in various parts of the United States, especially in domestic pets and now, for the first time, in wild animals.
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
Pumpkins, orchards & farms: Where to find them in Central IL
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois has already gotten a brief taste of the crisp autumn air, and it might have left some feeling eager to pick some pumpkins or wander around the nearest orchard. But where can you find them, and when will they open? We won’t “leaf” you hanging, fall fans. Here’s a […]
Illinois panel OKs funds for grade separation, crossing projects
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has authorized $2 million from the state's Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) for removal and reconstruction of the existing Muirhead Road grade separation structure near Elgin. The Plato Township Road District will remove the existing structure and construct a new five-span vehicular overpass superstructure consisting...
Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
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