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Check your fridge for these brands: FDA has upgraded its recall on eggs
The Food and Drug Administration has escalated an ongoing egg recall to its most serious class. On Sept. 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent out an initial recall for eggs produced by Wisconsin-based Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC because they were potentially contaminated with salmonella. The eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors.
There’s a Big Change to Weather Warnings in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
The National Weather Service (NWS) has revealed that this coming winter, there will be a significant change to designations regarding extremely cold air. NWS confirmed this week that the terms "Wind Chill Watch" and "Wind Chill Warning" will no longer be issued starting with the 2024-2025 season. Instead, there is a new, more specific designation that will be used going forward. Even though it's been an abnormally warm start to fall for Tri-Staters, you already know we'll be seeing these pop up once again in practically no time.
School Spirit Remains At This Abandoned School in Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so, you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Illinois has no shortage of abandoned buildings. Some have been revamped and used for something new, others sit with decades of decaying memories. Maybe it's just me,...
Welcome To The Richest City In The State Of Illinois
With an average household income of $458,988 and a population of just over 12,000, the richest city in Illinois is a place where you might mistake the local grocery store for a high-end boutique. I wouldn't know what it's like to live in a wealthy city since I've been in...
Gov. Pritzker announces Illinois emergency workers assisting in Hurricane Milton response, recovery
As Hurricane Milton brings potentially destructive conditions to much of Florida, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that emergency workers from the state will assist in response and recovery efforts. Members of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency will be deployed to the site of the storm, though details on their arrival...
Majority of Illinois teachers want to quit, according to new poll
(WTVO) — A majority of Illinois teachers are unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey released by the Illinois Education Association. The Red for Ed study found 60% of teachers and support staff are considering leaving the profession. When asked why, 65% of respondents said they do not earn enough money; 65% said […]
See 7 Illinois Schools Just Rated a Perfect A for Everything
Nobody is perfect or at least that's what I was told growing up. Now, I see that's not always true as there are 7 Illinois schools that were just rated a perfect A for everything. Here's the least surprising thing you'll read today. I was not an A student. Shocking,...
41 Years Ago 1st Cell Call Was Made At Famous Illinois Landmark
The very first commercial cellphone call was made in Illinois and it happened 41 years ago this month. Historic Illinois Landmark Was Home To Very 1st Commercial Cellphone Call. You actually might be reading this article off your cellphone right now. Think about it, how often do you use it?...
Illinois Winter Weather Predictors To Look For In Your Yard
We can't avoid it, Illinois. Winter is coming, and your yard might be trying to give you signs about the weather ahead. October seems to be the time of year when many people living in the Midwest start bracing themselves for the winter ahead. The Old Farmer's Almanac recently released...
Pritzker calls on Stellantis to honor Belvidere commitments
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. Pritzker on Friday issued a statement calling on automaker Stellantis to honor its commitments to restarting the Belvidere Assembly Plant. “For over two years, the State of Illinois has offered its complete and full support so that the Stellantis plant in Belvidere can reopen as soon as possible and put our […]
As Pritzker returns from Japan, Johnson jets to London
(The Center Square) – As Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch return from a Japan trip working to attract new investment in Illinois, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson jetted off to London. Before taking the trip to Japan last week, Pritzker said his goal is to bring more businesses back to Illinois from all over the world. He said there hasn’t been such an effort in around 40 years. ...
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