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VIDEO: Illinois Driver Shocked to See Black Bear Climbing a Tree
You never know what you'll see when you're driving down a road in Illinois. One driver in the Land of Lincoln can attest to this fact as he was quite shocked to see a black bear casually climbing a tree next to the road he was on. This video was...
Activists reject Republicans' noncitizen voting theory: 'it's an attack on voters of color and Latinos'
During the last week, authorities in California, Colorado and Illinois were forced to debunk violent migrant takeovers across their states, as conservative media outlets and personalities like Elon Musk and Republican candidate Donald Trump spread unsubstantiated claims through social media. The spread of misinformation has also found fertile ground in...
Newlyweds win $3M in Illinois Lottery
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — A newlywed couple won $3 million in the Illinois Lottery. “I bought four Instant Tickets at my local convenience store and the last one that I scratched-off was the winning ticket!” exclaimed the anonymous winner. “I was definitely in shock but my wife’s reaction was total disbelief, and it remained that […]
Warning – Rabbit Fever is Spreading Across Illinois Right Now
The good news is that this disease normally only affects animals, but it can spread to people, too. There are reports that rabbit fever has been detected in animals and is spreading throughout Illinois right now. The Wildlife Medical Clinic at Illinois shared an update on Facebook/Meta the following alarming...
Sudden Emergency Recall of Apple Juice in Illinois Due to Arsenic
If you've picked up apple juice from an Illinois Walmart store recently, you need to check the label immediately as there's an emergency recall happening right now due to elevated levels of arsenic. I saw this bulletin shared by Fox Business which says that Great Value apple juice which was...
Chicago City Council Lacks Transparency About Key Issues That Impact Residents in Public Meetings
CHICAGO - During the Chicago City Council Committee on Education and Child Development meeting this week, there were many residents, representatives of organizations and even Aldermen who spoke out very strongly on the need for better childcare in the city of Chicago.
Mayors ask Biden to pardon Jesse Jackson Jr.
Nine Chicago-area mayors sent a letter to President Joe Biden Friday seeking a pardon for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., the namesake son of the legendary civil rights leader who was honored at last month's Democratic National Convention. In 2013, Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiring with his then-wife, Sandi...
Party Time? Illinois Ranked Among America’s Most Fun States Again
What's your idea of fun? Your answer will likely determine whether you agree with a new ranking which claims Illinois is one of the most fun states - again. This interesting study comes from Wallet Hub. They poured an unusual amount of science into what makes a place fun including a staggering 26 different metrics according to their methodology. The two big categories were "Entertainment & Recreation" and "Nightlife". Look at Illinois, the big party headquarters allegedly.
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
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