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Grand Theft Auto Illinois – Stunning Numbers from New Crackdown
There's a narrative that Illinois is not a good place to be if you'd prefer to not have your auto stolen. The Land of Lincoln is making an effort to change that and just shared numbers from a recent crackdown and the results are a stunner. I received an email...
Shocking Foodie Rankings: Only Two Illinois Cities Make the List
It's a bit of a shocker from the culinary world, with only two Illinois cities making it to the list of best foodie cities in America. Posted by WalletHub, it appears that of the 28 different metrics they covered, including the accessibility and affordability of high-quality restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and pricing, to name a few.
Are These Spots Really Illinois’ Most Unpronounceable Places?
Is Chicago actually Chi-Cah-Ga? I've heard it both ways my whole life. Those who live in the city located just south of the Wisconsin state line call their home Rock-ferd, not Rock-ford. And, it goes on and on. Don't even get me started with the Illinois town named after a city in Egypt.
Illinois Woman Sets State Record With 1900-Pound Pumpkin Growing Success
AllenSphoto, Thinkstock[/caption]She may have won second place in the recent competition but Theresa Miller now owns a pretty impressive pumpkin title. It's pumpkin season y'all and that means pumpkin coffee, pumpkin pie and pumpkin growing contests!. Here in the Stateline area, we have a ton of farmers who work throughout...
After storied time as the ‘Velvet Hammer,’ Michael Madigan to face a jury
It was Jan. 12, 1983, and the newly installed Democratic Speaker Michael J. Madigan stood on the Illinois House podium, surveyed the kingdom he now ruled and picked up the wooden gavel that symbolized his rise to power. He declared it a “new era” in Springfield. Unlike others who would slam the gavel to bring the House to order, Madigan often held it by its barrel-shaped head and gently tapped ...
Central IL fire depts. warn of elevated fire risk Sunday
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Several fire departments and more across Central Illinois are warning residents of an elevated fire risk Sunday and urging people to postpone burning if possible. The heightened risk comes as a result of humidity levels dropping 20-25%, along with winds gusting 25-30 mph, according to the US National Weather Service Central […]
Illinois Tops Charts as Best State for Teachers in America
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our world, guiding and shaping the minds of tomorrow amidst a rapidly changing landscape. In Illinois, we're lucky enough to have some of the best educators in the country. As technology evolves, the role of educators becomes even more pivotal. Imagine having an AI...
Michael Madigan to Get His Day in Court, More Than 2 Years After Bombshell Racketeering, Bribery Indictment
“Public Official A.” “Our friend.” “The boss.”. References to Michael Madigan, arguably the most powerful politician in Illinois history, have been strewn throughout numerous court documents and trial proceedings at the Dirksen Federal Building in recent years. Some have even heard from the man himself, his voice played out in secretly recorded conversations federal prosecutors used as the cornerstones of criminal cases targeting members of his inner circle.
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