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John Deere in Illinois Recalling Tractors Due to a Crash Hazard
If you have a John Deere tractor, you need to know about a recall the Illinois company has initiated due to a dangerous crash hazard. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission just issued a bulletin detailing a product recall from John Deere. Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois, says that their 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors are under an urgent recall for repair.
Pritzker announces $5 million campaign to revive Illinois' manufacturing industry
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced the launch of a taxpayer-funded marketing campaign for Illinois manufacturing. The “Make It In Illinois” campaign is funded by $5 million of taxpayer funds. Pritzker made the announcement while visiting the Manufacturing and Technology and Engineering Center at Richard J. Daley College on Chicago’s Southwest Side Tuesday. “October is National Manufacturing Month, which has special meaning for the leading manufacturing state...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town… EARLY in Illinois This Year
You don't have to wait until December to see Santa this year, he's headed to Chicago on November 15th!. We might be only a smidge into spooky season just yet, but it is time to get a Santa visit on your calendar. READ MORE: Is the Chicago Bears 'Bear Claw'...
Illinois' only all-trail ultramarathon is about to take off! Here's how you can help out.
STERLING, Ill. — It's a race that's truly unlike any other in Illinois! The 2024 Hennepin Hundred will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5. It offers a 100-mile race, a 50-mile race, a 50K race and a 100-mile relay. The Hennepin Hundred is the only point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon in...
Springfield firefighters brewing beer, supporting children with new collaboration
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The union representing Springfield’s Firefighters is releasing their own beer later this month, and they are using the release to help children in need. Springfield Firefighters Local 37 recently teamed up with Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery to create Firefighters L37 S’more Stout. It’s a white stout inspired by s’mores, […]
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