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When do fall colors and leaf watching peak in Illinois? Here's what to know
As leaves begin to change, a "vibrant" fall — among the nation's most colorful — is predicted for Illinois. Here's a look at the 2024 foliage forecast and when to expect peak viewing in the Prairie State. What is the Illinois outlook? AccuWeather predicts that the nation's best leaf watching will be found in...
New Group, Database Designed to Combat Organized Retail Theft in Illinois
Organized retail theft is next level in the eyes of state law. A new group and database announced Monday will take combatting it to the next level, too. Organized retail theft has been a felony offense in Illinois since 2023, through a law dubbed the Illinois Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act, which broadly characterizes the crime as when someone knowingly steals at least $300 in merchandise from one or more stores with the intent of reselling it.
America’s Largest Truckstop Opens In Illinois Next Month
I hate to break it to the state of Iowa, but your days of sitting on top of the mountain by having the world's largest truck stop located in your state are going to be over in a little over one week from today. Walcott, Iowa has been the home...
Election 2024: How to vote early, get a mail-in ballot or find a polling place
Voters in Illinois will soon head to the polls — or fill out mail-in ballots at home — to select the next president of the United States and a variety of representatives at the national, state and local levels. Have questions about how to vote or key deadlines? We’ve got you covered. When is the general election? Nov. 5. Polls will be open in Illinois on that day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone ...
‘At Issue’ Preview: Conversation with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs about Bright Start, the penny
How would you feel about the United States getting rid of the Penny? Who would think of such a thing? A member of the Federal Reserve, and maybe our own State Treasurer.
John Deere in Illinois Recalling Tractors Due to a Crash Hazard
If you have a John Deere tractor, you need to know about a recall the Illinois company has initiated due to a dangerous crash hazard. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission just issued a bulletin detailing a product recall from John Deere. Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois, says that their 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors are under an urgent recall for repair.
Illinois basketball getting visit from top in-state recruit for 2026
It has been a good past couple of weeks for the Illinois basketball program, and the coaching staff wants to continue those good vibes. While there have been two recruits commit to the Illini in as many weeks, the Illini aren’t just focusing on the immediate recruiting class. Brad Underwood and the Illinois coaching staff want to build the foundation for big-time recruits in future classes as well.
Central IL sock drive hopes to achieve record donations
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Vineyard Church is days away from starting its annual “Socktober.” All next month, they will be collecting socks for people in need across Central Illinois. This is the fourth year of the collection drive. The socks go to homeless shelters and the C-U Schools Foundation. Any size and type of socks […]
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