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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Challenges Proposed Toxic Waste Facility Expansion in Chicago
Environmental concerns are at the forefront of a decision by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who recently filed an amicus brief in opposition to the expansion of a toxic waste disposal facility on Chicago's Southeast Side. The area, which has a long-standing burden of industrial pollution, is facing the proposed enlargement of a facility that handles and disposes of materials dredged from local waterways. The contentious plan, spearheaded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seeks to increase the facility's capacity by roughly 530,000 cubic yards, according to a release from the Attorney General's office.
Illinois State Fair to Serve Up New Food Vendors and Comfort with Complimentary Tram Rides in Springfield
The Illinois State Fair, a summertime staple since the 1800s, is set to tantalize taste buds with an array of new food vendors when it kicks off on August 8. In a statement obtained by NBC Chicago, state fair manager Rebecca Clark expressed excitement about the culinary delights awaiting fairgoers. "From everything fried to everything fresh, it's amazing," Clark said. "It's always fun to see what kind of crazy concoctions our venders are going to come up with." The fair promises a lineup of 17 new vendors, among them Home Run Inn and Potbelly's, as well as a variety of novel treats like Alligator burgers and Korean corn dogs.
Look To The Sky Because Air Shows Coming To IL & WI This Summer
If you're looking for some family entertainment this summer, I highly suggest checking out an airshow in Illinois or Wisconsin. One of my favorite things to do in the summer as a kid was going to air shows. Growing up, it seemed like they were happening all the time. It was one of those things I remember my whole family enjoyed so we went whenever possible.
Weather Alert: Northeastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin Sunday Morning
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Early morning showers and thunderstorms are set to kick off Sunday across northeastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. Residents should prepare for gusty winds and possible severe weather, particularly in the yellow-shaded areas highlighted by the National Weather Service. According to the US National...
UTV Accident In SW Wisconsin Injures Illinois Woman
An Illinois woman suffered minor injuries in an UTV accident in southwest Wisconsin. The Layfayette County Sheriff says the accident happened just after 5 o’clock yesterday on a trail in Willow Springs Township. Authorities say the UTV operated by 64-year old Tammy Johnson of Cambridge, Illinois struck a fence crossing due to poor visibility, and overturned. Johnson was not injured, however a passenger 53-year old Rachel Streeter of Lynn Center, Illinois suffered injuries and was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Darlington for treatment.
Illinois Representatives Sorensen, Durbin, And Duckworth Reveal $25.4 Million Funding For Mass Transit Districts
Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), have announced that the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) and the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District will receive a total of $25,415,095 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. MetroLINK will be awarded $10,000,000, while the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District will receive $14,415,095.
WATCH: Elusive emu makes it back home after 2 years on the run
HENNING, Ill. (WCIA) – After almost two years on the run, the infamous Central Illinois emu has been caught and is back home. The emu was part of a mob of emus that escaped in late July of 2022 after someone intentionally opened the gates at the farm to let both cows and emus escape. […]
FDA: Quaker Oats’ Danville Plant May have been Contaminated with Salmonella for Four Years
DANVILLE — The local Quaker Oats plant that closed in June may have been contaminated with salmonella for as long as four years, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a letter to parent company PepsiCo last month following a recall of millions of granola bars and...
About 30% of Pillsburied art salvagable despite fire: curator
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials are celebrating some art previously thought to be lost to a Springfield business. Among buildings the June 19 fire in downtown Springfield included is the one holding the Pillsburied art exhibit. The Pillsburied art exhibit was designed to salvage and recycle the aesthetics of the abandoned Pillsbury factory in Springfield. After […]
Watch: Former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon has monster debut in NBA Summer League
Terrence Shannon Jr. made his Las Vegas Summer League debut in style. The former Illinois basketball star threw down a dunk over a New Orleans center, Yves Missi, on a fast-break attempt and then a couple of minutes later followed it up with a block of guard Jermaine Cousinard on a pull-up attempt on Friday at the Pavilion in Las Vegas for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
‘Have a Nice Day!’ Text Scam Ripping Off Many Victims in Illinois
Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account. The state of Illinois has issued several warnings...
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
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