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Ready or not Stateline, local meteorologists all agree that our first dance with fall temps is coming this weekend. Now the big question is; how low will they actually go?. To all the summer lovers in this community I want to start by apologizing for what I am about to say, but...fall is getting ready to make its grand return this weekend!
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Designs for possible new Illinois flag being accepted now. Here's how to enter
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Farmer’s Almanac Now Says Illinois in for ‘Wet Winter Whirlwind’
Something has changed over the span of a couple weeks. Unless my memory has failed me, Illinois was included in an area Farmer's Almanac said that along with Missouri was in for a more or less ordinary winter. Now, the Land of Lincoln has a forecast described as a 'wet winter whirlwind'.
Illinois Economy Growing at a Slower Pace, New Reports Show
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Judge allows concealed carry on Illinois’ public transportation
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Study: Illinois one of six states with long-term deficits
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Illinois’ Coming Winter: Here’s What One Almanac Is Predicting
The predictions just came out a few days back, so I thought this was a good time to share them with you, even though we're still technically enjoying summertime. Fall starts on Sunday, September 22nd at 7:43am CDT, and winter begins on Saturday, December 21st (winter ends on March 20th, 2025).
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