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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.
#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!
Illinois Republicans aim to gain momentum in November elections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Thursday at the Illinois State Fair was a day entirely dedicated to the Republican Party. GOP candidates across the ballot stepped up to the lectern, making pitches to their Republican constituents. “I’m working as hard as I can to make our state great, and to take back our country,” said Mark Rice, […]
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
Illinois lawmakers, laborers meet to discuss reauthorizing jobs training bill
Trade workers met with a U.S. congressman in Bloomington on Wednesday to discuss the impact of a federal jobs training bill — and the importance of reauthorizing the bill that is set to expire at the end of the year. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, alongside State Rep. Sharon...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Years-old attendance record broken at Illinois State Fair thanks to one artist
A years-old attendance record was broken at the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand this week, with a new performer bringing in the highest number of attendees ever for a concert at the fair. According to organizers, the record was previously set in 2011, when Jason Aldean packed 15,329 seats at the...
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
#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!
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
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