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Popular Fast-Food Chain Suddenly Closes Illinois Stores Permanently
Families looking forward to their favorite fast-food meal after work today were disappointed when they discovered 'CLOSED' signs on the door. According to a post on the Loves Park Neighborhood Watch Group Facebook page, at least four locations of KFC restaurants have shut their doors for good. A letter posted...
Local dispensaries receive social equity loans
CHICAGO (WAND) — Several central Illinois dispensaries have received loans through the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program. Last week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the recipients of $5.5 million in loans. Altogether, 23 licensed social equity dispensaries are receiving $240,000 Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) financed by the State of Illinois.
Perdue Issues Major Frozen Chicken Recall: Indiana, Kentucky & Illinois
We almost always have some sort of Perdue brand chicken in our refrigerator. Their products are always clearly marked if they are gluten-free. Perdue even has gluten-free chicken nuggets. But, before you put them in the air fryer, you need to make sure that they are not on this new recall list.
Shocking Grades For Security At The 2 Major Illinois Airports
I was utterly surprised when I saw the results of a recent survey about the complaints about the TSA at the two major Illinois airports. How Do 2 Major Illinois Airports Rank When It Comes To Complaints About TSA?. Don't get me wrong, I love living in Rockford but I...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
SOUTH PACIFIC Comes to the Skokie Theatre Next Month
MadKap Productions will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC for 16 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie from September 6 through October 6, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, with one Wed. matinee on Sept 25 at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $48 general admission, $42 for seniors and students.
Democrats Unburdened by What They Have Done to Chicago
A few hours before touching down in Chicago Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris, in one of her few interactions with reporters since snatching the Democratic Party's presidential nomination from her boss, gave a meandering yet revealing answer to the simple question of how she would pay for her recently introduced economic proposals.
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Aldi Vegetables Sold In Illinois Raised To Class-1 Recall Status
My wife said this to me the other day: "Is it my imagination, or are we getting food recall warnings and notices just about every day lately, and don't most of them have something to do with listeria?" She's not wrong. From deli meat to vegetables, over the last few...
East Central Illinois plumber wins international title
SNS — In a remarkable achievement just five years into his plumbing career, Andrew Hall, a resident of East Central Illinois, has been recognized as one of the best in the industry after clinching the union’s International Apprentice Contest. Hall, a member of United Association Local 149, triumphed over competitors from the U.S., Canada, and Australia last week, marking the first international title in Local 149's history. His victory came after a grueling week of written tests, hands-on projects, and interviews with top international leaders in the field. Previously, Hall had already secured victories in local, state, and district competitions, which...
Chicago A Cappella to Launch 2024-25 Season With LAMENTATIONS
Chicago a cappella will begin its 2024/25 Season this September with Lamentations, a program exploring narratives of displacement, yearning for home, and rebuilding. Featuring works that span numerous genres from multiple eras of, audiences will be treated to a unique collaboration between the ten singers of CAC and five dancers from dance company Ballet 5:8, presenting a modern twist on a long-time staple of choral repertoire, Thomas Tallis' Lamentations of Jeremiah. A four-concert tour begins on September 27 and travels around Chicagoland with stops in Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, and Naperville.
Young florists blossom onto national stage
Alliara Nash has just one hope for her week providing floral decorations for Democratic National Convention events in Chicago. “I hope to get pictures with people. Kamala (Harris) would be great. I really like her,” said Nash, a high school senior who works for the nonprofit Southside Blooms. “But I’d take photos with anybody of note or just seeing them. I would take any of that.”
Chicago denies ‘operational failure’ after Gaza protesters breach DNC security
CHICAGO — The City of Chicago is denying that an “operational failure” allowed multiple pro-Gaza protesters to breach security surrounding the Democratic National Convention. Multiple protesters were arrested Monday after deviating from a city-approved parade route and breaking down the first layer of security fencing. The demonstration, organized by the Coalition to March on the DNC, […]
Wisconsin highlighted at DNC forum
CHICAGO — While not an official event connected to the Democratic National Convention, an Illinois political forum Monday demonstrated that both Illinois and Wisconsin will play prominent roles in the November election. Organized by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University and WisPolitics.com, the forum featured a well know Wisconsin political analyst, Jeff Mayers, the founder of WisPolitics.com. “There are basically two things to watch if the...
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