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Natural Land Institute sells forest preserve to Illinois Department of Natural Resources
A northern Illinois conservation land trust recently sold land to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. White Wood Ridge Preserve is located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna, located in far northwestern Illinois. It is part of a significant migratory corridor bordering the Mississippi River, especially for songbirds.
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.
Long-term solution for ‘tent city’ could include purchasing a local hotel
BLOOMINGTON – A long-term solution could soon be in place for those living in tents near Home Sweet Home Ministries. Over the past several months, city leaders have discussed long-term options for around 30 individuals calling the tents home. Chief Executive Officer of HSHM, Matt Burgess, told WJBC that...
John Deere supplier Gates Corp. announces it's closing Newton plant in November
Gates Corp. has announced it will be closing its Newton facility in November, laying off 41 workers. The closure was posted on Iowa’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, site. No reason was given for the closure, but Gates, a manufacturer of power transmission and fluid power solutions based in Denver, has...
World’s Best Cat Litter Helps Stop Litter Box Stink During National House Smelling Party Tour
(PRESS RELEASE) MUSCATINE, IA — According to research, 69 percent of American pet parents are “nose blind,” and unaware of the unappealing smells caused by their furry friends. This summer, World’s Best Cat Litter is on a mission to help people discreetly inform the cat lovers in their lives that their litter boxes stink. To celebrate the launch of its newest product and solution to a smelly litter box, Poop Fighter Maximum Odor Defense, the brand is setting out on a coast-to-coast mobile House Smelling Party where attendees can send a Litter Box Anonymous postcard to their friends or family.
Weather Alert: Non-Hazardous Funnel Clouds Expected in Illinois This Afternoon
Lincoln, IL – This afternoon, residents in east central and southeast Illinois may observe a few funnel clouds. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, these funnel clouds are cold air funnels, which do not pose significant hazards. These phenomena usually form in vertically developed clouds and rarely reach the ground.
‘He Died for Nothing’: Illinois Cops Shot 4-Year-Old Held By Suspect as a Human Shield. Outraged Mom Says Police Acted Recklessly, But DA Declined to File Charges
In the weeks since Sonya Massey’s tragic slaying at the hands of an Illinois cop, new details have surfaced about another police killing in the same state that claimed the life of a 4-year-old boy purported to be her younger cousin. Sean Grayson pleaded not guilty to three counts...
Stay Out of the Water – 25 Illinois Water Areas Suddenly Unsafe
You need to be as safe before you get in the water as you hopefully are when you're swimming. There are now 25 water areas in Illinois that have been declared too unsafe for swimming due to dangerous bacteria levels. The Illinois Beach Guard system is constantly updated with water...
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.
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
Was Another Alligator Spotted Swimming In Illinois Pond?
A mysterious creature was spotted in a pond in Illinois and you might be surprised with what they found. Witnesses Spot Strange Animal Swimming In Illinois Pond. I'm not sure why, but these kinds of stories fascinate me. Maybe, it's the thrill of the mystery. I'm talking about when residents of Illinois spot a strange and unknown creature. I do prefer it when there is an answer to the question as opposed to being unsolved.
Why Are Dog Thefts in Illinois Suddenly Skyrocketing?
I don't understand why anyone would be heartless enough to do this. Statistics are showing that dog thefts in Illinois are skyrocketing and there's no good reason why. If you pay attention to headlines, you've seen a number of these dognapping cases in Illinois including one that was stolen during an armed robbery in Chicago and another dog stolen a few months ago in Joliet. Some thief even stole a dog in Illinois that was being cared for at a foster home from a shelter.
State bill encourages small market stores
Illinois State Senator Doris Turner made her official visit to Grab ’n’ Grow Greenhouse on Tuesday, July 23. Turner was visiting the self-checkout greenhouse and small farmer’s market store, located at 1235 Sauer Road in Riggston, as part of her tour on her bill SB3219. According to...