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Illinois Now Has Cannabis Dispensary Located On Boat Dock
The newest cannabis dispensary in Illinois is located on a lake and offers dockside service. I'm going to step out on a limb to say I think this legal recreational marijuana thing has worked out okay for Illinois. Okay, I'm just kidding, it's frickin' huge. Millions and millions of dollars have been generated in just a handful of years.
DEVELOPING: Passenger airlifted to hospital after car swipes golf cart in Morton Township
On Tuesday, July 30 at 7:25 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an accident involving a car and golf cart on 100th Avenue near Pierce Road in Morton Township. While some details are known at this time, reports say the vehicle side swiped a...
Rev. Sharpton calls for Illinois police reform law in wake of Sonya Massey killing
CHICAGO — The Rev. Al Sharpton on Tuesday called for Illinois lawmakers to pass a law in Sonya Massey’s name that would prevent law enforcement officers with serious misconduct infractions from moving to new jurisdictions. “If you’re bad in one precinct, why would we think all of a sudden you had some kind of Damascus […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Multiple Counties
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 571 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EFFINGHAM, FLORA, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, ROBINSON, SHELBYVILLE, AND TAYLORVILLE.
Recruitment challenges persist as police agencies seek qualified candidates
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The shortage of police officers continues to be a problem nationwide. Some are now concerned that the recent shooting of Sonya Massey will make it harder to recruit new officers. We talked with two statewide agencies dedicated to the well-being of officers across the state....
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Saturday Night @: Friendly Valley Tavern With Musical Guests: Still Shine!
Here we are at Friendly Valley Tavern, one of my favorite historical Peoria taverns!. Check out the sign, for these live shows they have a shuttle from the Landmark parking lot around the corner, so there’s handy parking and access for the big crowds that attend these live summer shows!
Video: High schoolers study sustainable construction during Illinois Summer Research Academy
A group of high school students solidified their interest in college-level research while making green concrete, among other projects, during the 15th annual Illinois Summer Research Academy (ISRA). Hosted by the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST) July 22-26, the ISRA connected 38 high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors...
King Named To The 2024 Walter Payton Award Watch List
CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois State senior running back Mason King has earned a spot on the preseason watch list for the 2024 Walter Payton Award, which is presented annually to the national offensive player of the year in Division I FCS college football. Stats Perform selected King as part...
Illinois quick hits: Report on Harrisburg youth center; child labor law updates
Prosecutors argue Madigan's case continues Federal prosecutors are rejecting the notion that charges against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should be tossed because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The justices found that a statute criminalizing bribery among state and local officials does not also criminalize after-the-fact rewards known as gratuities. Madigan, accused of reaping the benefits of private legal work that was illegally steered to his law firm, faces bribery and racketeering charges. ...
Illinois: With a month to go before it opens, Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino looks to fill dozens of jobs
Illinois: With a month to go before it opens, Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino looks to fill dozens of jobs. Hard Rock Casino Rockford will officially open its doors on Friday, August 30th, and the company is still looking to hire workers to fill 54 open positions. Story continues below.
Illinois Welcomes Its First Dockside Cannabis Dispensary in Fox Lake, Offering Unique Boating Customer Experience
The cannabis industry in Illinois has hit a new milestone with the opening of the state's first dockside dispensary in a Chicago suburb, Fox Lake. Serving both landlubbers and waterborne customers alike, Smokehouse made its debut on 44 US 12, offering a unique experience to cannabis shoppers, as detailed by FOX 32. In a market that continues to grow, this new dispensary provides an added convenience for customers arriving via the Chain O' Lakes with boat slips and a dedicated attendant.
87th Annual NAACP Illinois State Conference to address economic, educational, and social justice issues
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois State Conference NAACP has announced that it will be hosting its annual convention in Champaign. This 87th annual convention is September 27th-29th at the Hilton Garden Inn. The NAACP invites members, supporters, and the general public to participate in the conference. This year’s theme will be “All In,” which “embodies the spirit of unity and collective effort needed to address the pressing issues facing our communities,” said the NAACP leadership in their announcement. There will be a variety of workshops focused on economic development, housing, criminal justice, education and health.
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