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#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
GRAPHIC: Nearly one-third of Midwest ag exports sent to Asian markets
The majority of Midwest-produced agriculture exports remain in North America, but nearly one-third are sent to Asia. The Midwest exported $13.28 billion in agricultural products in 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau trade data, which categorizes the Midwest as 12 central states. Nearly two-thirds of those exports were destined for...
Illinois Braces for Strong Thunderstorms Near I-80 Friday Afternoon: Weekend Rain Expected
Chicago, IL — Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon near and north of Interstate 80, potentially becoming severe with damaging winds and hail. According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, the most intense storms are likely between 4 and 10 p.m. today. Residents in affected areas should be prepared for wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter.
List of officers recommended for firing grows to 50 as process to discipline Chicago cops in the most serious cases remains frozen
The Chicago Police Department concluded nearly two years ago that one of its officers sexually assaulted a woman in the back seat of her car while she was intoxicated and unable to give consent. Although the criminal investigation was largely halted after the victim declined to press charges, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability’s investigation carried on, and earlier this year it ...
We all want good food and a beautiful home | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
On our show today, Katey Armstrong is a Family and Consumer Science teacher at West Aurora High School. Some of you may know family and consumer science as “Home Ec,” which means Katey teaches all sorts of courses from Foods to Interior Design to giving future teachers a peak behind the curtain of how learning really happens.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
Bibibop opening in Bloomingdale, Illinois
Columbus, Ohio-based Bibibop Asian Grill is opening a store Thursday at 398 West Army Trail Road in Bloomingdale, Illinois. At Bibibop, guests build their bowls, choosing from a variety of bases, proteins, vegetables and sauces. "This personalized approach allows everyone to create meals that cater to their individual dietary needs,...
African Festival of the Arts canceled this year, organizers aim to return next September
The African Festival of the Arts is on hiatus this September after 35 years in Washington Park, but organizers promise to return next Labor Day weekend. Organizers made the decision to take a year off just a month before the four-day festival was set to commence, citing the rising costs of putting it on.
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.
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
District 94 board of education meeting
Notice of Board of Education Meeting for District 94. (Community High School/High School) Meeting Date and Time: August 20, 2024 – 7:00 PM. Community Room (1114/1116) The Board of Education of Community High School District 94 provides an opportunity for public comments at each open meeting in accordance with Board Policy 2:230.
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...
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