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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.
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...
More Than 40 Student Journalists in Illinois Chosen to Cover Democratic National Convention
More than 40 student journalists across 10 high schools in Illinois have been chosen to report on this year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Chicago 2024 Host Committee and the Illinois Journalism Education Association worked to identify student journalists across the state to join the Illinois Youth Press Corps, providing them with opportunities to cover the convention.
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
Illinoisans Reflect On Favorite Back-to-School Memories As Kids
As summer winds down, Illinoisans are reminiscing about their favorite back-to-school memories as kids. From the excitement of new school supplies to reuniting with friends after the summer break, the anticipation was palpable. Oh man, my favorite back-to-school memory has to be picking my outfit for the first day of...
Excitement building for IHSA's first girls flag football season
It’s an all-American game, and now girls are stepping up to the line this fall, with flag football making its debut as a Illinois High School Association recognized sport. What started in Chicago with 15 teams in 2021, ballooned to 109 teams by 2023.
WOW – Special Double Sky Event Visible Over Illinois in September
If you enjoy pretty sky events, you might want to save a date in September as a double sky event will be visible over Illinois all year will happen then - with one caveat. Earth/Sky has a great guide to the supermoons of 2024 and the one over Illinois in September should be the brightest of them all plus it will not be the only special sight in the sky that night. Save the date of September 18, 2024 as the moon that night will be a Super Harvest Moon.
Trump calls Pritzker 'a real loser' in X conversation with Musk
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump used part of his conversation with Tesla founder Elon Musk on Monday, to criticize Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker as a “real loser.” For years, Pritzker has been critical of the former president. Recently, after the attempted assassination of Trump, Pritzker said he does not condone political violence and is glad Trump survived. “But it’s still true that Donald Trump is a convicted...
Ward 5 Meeting Scheduled for Aug. 28
The public is invited to a 5th Ward meeting with Alderman Andre Powell to discuss opportunities and issues within DeKalb. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, located at 615 N. First Street. The meeting will be held in person only. Those attending are welcome to record and/or live stream the meeting.
Huskie Volleyball Continues Season Preparation
DeKALB, Ill.— With 16 days until the first serve of the 2024 volleyball season, the Northern Illinois University Huskies continued their season preparations one week after returning to campus. Ten of the Huskies 16 members are juniors or seniors athletically and second year head coach Sondra D'Amore notes the...
Hunter safety course set for September in Rochelle
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - A two-day hunter safety course looks to keep people safe while they enjoy the outdoors this fall. State Rep. Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) says his second annual Hunter Safety Course is set for Sept. 7-8 at the Rochelle Masonic Lodge, 500 Lincoln Highway in Rochelle. It runs...
New speed signs posted in Kingston thanks to grant from DeKalb County Community Foundation
The Kingston Police Department announced Thursday they received a grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation to purchase and install electronic speed signs on State Route 72 near Kingston Elementary School. Chief Gerald Taft says the school doesn't always have an officer posted out front to monitor the school speed...
153rd Fair kicks off in Whiteside County
MORRISON, Ill. (KWQC) - The 153rd Whiteside County Fair began Tuesday. According to the fair website, the festivities will run from Aug. 13 through 17 with various daily Grandstand acts. Admission is $10 per day for an adult, $2 per day for a child, and children 6 and under are...
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