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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).
New program encouraging young organ donor ambassadors in Illinois launched
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois has seen a drop in the number of young people registering to become organ donors, but the Secretary of State’s office is hoping to change that. On Tuesday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, whose office administers the organ tissue donor registry, announced the Lifesaving Education and Awareness on Donation […]
Afternoon Briefing: Madigan attorneys cry foul over ‘unfair’ media coverage
Good afternoon, Chicago. Attorneys for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan have compiled years’ worth of unflattering press about the political powerhouse in hopes that a judge will let them examine potential jurors more closely at Madigan’s racketeering trial. “For at least the past two decades, the press coverage of Madigan has bordered on obsession,” defense attorneys for Madigan and ...
Illinois crops appear to be maturing ahead of schedule
(The Center Square) – It may be an early harvest in Illinois this year as crops are maturing earlier than normal. The latest crop progress and condition report from the United States Department of Agriculture shows 24% of the corn crop is mature. That is compared to the 5-year average of 11% at this time. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 5% poor, 21% fair, 54% good, and 17%...
ILLINOIS SHOPPERS: If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ on Speaker Run & Call 911
I just learned big box stores have a color-coded intercom announcement system they keep private so as to not cause panic when an audible warning must be given to staff. We've all heard the big box stores' intercom systems delivering all kinds of messages to assist us when we are shopping. Occasionally, there are other messages delivered over that intercom system that you know have some sort of important meaning.
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