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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.
'We're not quitting on this issue:' Cannabis industry leaders wants Delta-8 regulated
ST. LOUIS — The psychoactive hemp product, Delta-8, has caught the attention of many people and not in a positive way. That's why Today in St. Louis is continuing it series and digging into the concerns surrounding the substance. Delta-8 is a problem in Missouri and Illinois that many...
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.
DOE awards Illinois Commerce Commission $8.3M to improve transmission review process
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Grid Deployment Office awarded the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) $8.3 million to improve the review process for several transmission projects running through the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) territory. ... Read More » The post DOE awards Illinois Commerce Commission $8.3M to improve transmission review process appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
How JB Pritzker, a rumored Kamala VP contender, boosted companies linked to his cousin
As he campaigned in 2018 to be the next governor of Illinois, Democrat J.B. Pritzker was on a mission to convince voters of his commitment to fighting climate change. In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, the wealthy businessman and heir to the Hyatt hotel chain fortune touted his backing of the Paris Climate Accord and […]
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
New law expands nuclear power, but some question potential safety hazards
(The Center Square) – The nuclear power industry received a boost with a bill that allows expansion, but not everyone is on board. President Joe Biden signed the ADVANCE Act, which stands for Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy. The act is intended to help speed up the deployment and licensing of new reactors and fuels. The legislation also promotes development of small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs. ...
Study Reveals Sharply Reduced Lifespan and Increased Homicide Rates Among Homeless in Illinois
A recent report prepared for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health underscores the grave health realities faced by those without stable housing, a study that paints a stark picture of how homelessness cuts lives short and amplifies the risk of violence.
“Tornado Alley” expanding Eastward, stirring up more storms around the QCA
MOLINE, Ill. — Back in 2018, storm chaser and Northern Illinois University professor Dr. Victor Gensini published a groundbreaking study on tornado patterns. He looked at tornado data from 1979 to 2017, examining trends on where tornadoes touched down and the location of certain ingredients that promote their development. Gensini found a marked eastward migration of the typical "tornado alley" many of us think of.
Holistic healing at Heart of a Veteran
The mission of Heart of a Veteran is to help veterans and their caregivers reach their health goals through holistic and alternative approaches to healing. The organization started in 2015 as a book written by 10 veterans. Jordan Holwell, founder of Heart of a Veteran, was a massage therapist with Higher Energy Massage Therapy. She supports the veteran community through low/no cost massage to help with the effects of PTSD and TBI.