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State fire officials urge grill safety ahead of peak fire season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is urging Illinoisans to practice grill safety as the calendar turns to peak grill fire season. Officials said that on average, over 10,000 home fires across the U.S. are caused by a grill, and most of them happen in July. Between 2017 and 2021, […]
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Pritzker stands behind Biden for nomination, ‘unless he decides otherwise’
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Democratic governors from across the country are in Washington D.C. Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden after last week’s troubling debate performance. In Thursday’s debate with former Republican President Donald Trump, Biden struggled to complete sentences and other and made other stumbles that he and the White House expressed was clearly “a bad night.” At a White House press briefing Tuesday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked a direct question. ...
Fourth of July celebrations to take place across central Illinois. Here’s a list of events
PEORIA, Ill. – Numerous communities across central Illinois will celebrate the birthday of the United States of America over the next few days. In Peoria and East Peoria, people can enjoy the annual Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM on the riverfronts. The show is billed as the top fireworks show in the state of Illinois, and among the top 2% in the entire country.
A HUGE WIN: Illinois Grandma Wins $1M On Scratch Off Ticket
An Illinois woman didn't expect to win $1 million after buying a lottery ticket at her local Walmart. I guess when you save money you do, in fact, live better. Lots of tears have been shed since Pamela Arscott from Franklin Park, Illinois won a million dollars on a $10 scratch off ticket. She got to celebrate with her five children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. What a beautiful moment!
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Illinois’ Best Music Fest Is Finally Moving To A New Home
Concert fans are excited because the best music festival in Illinois now has a new and much better home for this year. I'm a huge music fan. Some people collect stuff or have hobbies like golfing. I spend my free time and entertainment budget on going to concerts. I just love the live band experience. I've been to so many shows in my life, I couldn't even begin to count.
Majority Of Illinois Music Fans Are Embracing Vinyl Revolution
The vinyl revolution just proves to Illinois music fans and collectors to never say never because there's always a chance. Thanks to my dad and uncle, I got into music really early in my life. They were going to concerts and buying new albums when I was a kid. There were always tunes playing in our house and also in the car. It had a huge impact on me.
Fourth of July Celebrations throughout East Central Illinois
Get ready for an explosive celebration on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a rundown of the exciting events taking place:. The Village of Fisher will have fireworks on July 3rd at dusk by the fairgrounds. There will be food trucks from 5-8pm. Food vendors will be available.
State officials, Army Corps of Engineers agree on $1.15B project to block invasive carp in the Great Lakes
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan and Illinois along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have reached an agreement on dealing with Asian carp. The plan will open funding for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project near Joliet, Illinois to complete the first phase of the work to keep the invasive fish from Lake Michigan.
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