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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?...
Miss the northern lights Thursday? See these incredible pictures from across Missouri and Illinois
ST. LOUIS — A severe solar storm blasted most of the U.S. with energy Thursday night, and residents across Missouri and Illinois got pictures of the rare northern lights display that came with it. The storm brought "spectacular displays" of northern lights, or aurora borealis, as far south as...
State Employment Job Fair on 10/11
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees (IAHSE) are sponsoring the State Employment Job Resource Fair on Friday, October 11 from 9 AM to 12 PM CT at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center.
Rejoice, Some Illinois McDonalds Getting Krispy Kreme Donuts
It was a marriage that was destined to happen: burgers and donuts. That union will be a reality soon at some Illinois McDonalds as they reportedly will be offering Krispy Kreme Donuts, too. A couple of years ago, McDonalds began a quiet experiment at one of their Kentucky restaurants. They...
Are You Obsessed With Illinois’ Favorite Candle Scent?
As fall sweeps through Illinois, it’s time to embrace the cozy comforts of fall. One of the best ways to set the mood? By lighting a candle!. The season calls for scents that ignite warmth and nostalgia—like baked cookies, spiced gingerbread, pumpkin, and that comforting essence of “sweater weather.”
Is It Time to OFFICIALLY Malort Illinois???
The state of Illinois has many “Official” symbols. The white tailed deer is the official state animal. The bluegill is the official state fish. Each state is different in what they recognize. In Illinois we have a pretty beefy list of “Official” state symbols. We have a state dance, flower, Insect, Pie, Snake..?? (true). The list is long. What we don’t have is an official state liquor, yet.
5 more jurors added in Madigan corruption trial, but judge again warns of slow pace
Five more jurors were chosen Thursday to hear evidence in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, but the sluggish pace of questioning is threatening to delay opening statements in the landmark case for another week. Among the newly selected jurors are a man who works as a night nurse at an Elmhurst hospital, a woman who manages proposals for food-service giant Aramark, ...
Crop yields encouraging during Illinois harvest season
(The Center Square) – Illinois farmers are in the heart of harvest season and from all indications, crop yields will be favorable. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, about a third of the corn crop has been harvested in Illinois, which is in line with the 5-year average. The soybean crop harvest is ahead of schedule with just over 40% harvested. That is compared to the 5-year average of 28%. ...
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