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New Leaf Illinois’ Mission to Expunge Cannabis Records, Helping Thousands
Active in community events like the Bud Billiken Parade, New Leaf Illinois aims to provide a fresh start for those affected by past convictions (Photo Credit: Ethan Davis). On July 10, during National Hemp Month, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced that the Illinois cannabis industry had achieved $1 billion in retail sales.
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
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...
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'.
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Dolton 'offset' funds suspended due to Henyard administration reporting failures: Comptroller
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza has immediately suspended all "offset" funds to the Village of Dolton due to what she says are ongoing reporting failures by Mayor Tiffany Henyard's administration.
Richards welcomes kids back with school bash
It’s that time of year. Students are heading back to the classroom. Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, welcomed incoming freshmen with its fourth annual Back to School Bash on August 9. “When I think back to my first day of high school, I was terrified,” Debbie...
Southpaw celebrates 20 years with kids at Lyons Public Library
A fuzzy green dude celebrated his 20th birthday with about 100 kids at the Lyons Public Library on July 23. Kids being kids, they enjoyed eating tiny cakes donated by Nothing Bundt Cakes and vanilla ice cream donated by Culver’s. But they especially enjoyed hanging out with that fuzzy...
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch Sell-A-Bration, Sat. 9-7-24
Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch “SELL-A-BRATION” COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE. Kennedy High School Parking Lot, 56th & Narragansett. Saturday, September 7th, 8am-1pm, Rain Date is Sunday, September 8th, , 8am-1pm. Something for everyone! To reserve a space or for more info, call Arlene at 773-229-1993. Local News. Richards welcomes kids...
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot. President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci. A White House official told The Hill the...
Franciscan Health Dyer, Munster donate school supplies, cereal for Catholic school children
Local Catholic school students needing a little help with school supplies are getting a boost to start the school year off right thanks to a generous donation from Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster. The Mission Committee of the two hospitals hosted a school supply and cereal drive in...
NAACP Hammond to host 2024 Freedom Luncheon
HAMMOND, Ind. (August 15, 2024) – The 2024 Freedom Luncheon, hosted by the NAACP Hammond, Indiana, Branch, will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12 to 3 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Dynasty Banquet Hall, 4141 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. The annual Freedom Luncheon...
16 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Jayden Cook
Goal No. 16: RESPONSIBILITY. You are responsible for your own performance. Redshirt Freshman | 6-0 | 190 lbs. | Frankfort, Illinois. Jayden Cook (b. March 10, 2005) is a preferred walk-on cornerback from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois, who is majoring in kinesiology with the hope of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. He redshirted and did not play in 2023 as he worked to add weight.
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