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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...
Illinois man sentenced to prison for dealing meth in Posey County
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — An Illinois man will serve prison time for selling meth in southern Indiana. The Posey County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday that 46-year-old Michael Anthony Turpin of Albion was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing meth. Prosecutors say Turpin admitted...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
$1 million winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
CHICAGO, August 14, 2024 – An Illinois Lottery player in the south suburbs of Chicago won the Lotto Million 1 this week – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday, August 12 drawing of Lotto Million 1 at South Gate Mini Mart, located at 18747 Dixie Highway in Homewood, a suburb south of Chicago.
Tennessee estate built for country music star Kenny Chesney up for auction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Middle Tennessee estate built for country music star Kenny Chesney is going up for auction on Monday. Luxury real estate auction marketplace Interluxe Auctions will hold the sale on Monday, August 19 via their online auction portal. The home, located in Brentwood, boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two half baths, floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the gorgeous views, a gourmet kitchen, movie theater, golf simulator, tennis court, 12-person Jacuzzi, and much more.
Budzinski says DNC will be positive affair
Democrats across the country are preparing to head to Illinois for next week’s national convention. It’s being held in Chicago from August 19th through the 22nd. It’ll be downstate Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski’s first presidential nominating convention since she took office. She says she’s looking forward to party leaders talking about what’s truly at stake in November.
Central Illinois Braces for Storms and Hail East of I-55 Friday
Lincoln, IL – Severe weather is expected to impact central Illinois on Friday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing an alert for the region. The forecast predicts a line of strong thunderstorms, potentially bringing damaging winds and isolated hail. The storms are expected to develop Friday afternoon and persist into the evening, primarily affecting areas eastward from I-55. According to the NWS, wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph, with isolated hailstones measuring up to 1 inch in diameter. This weather system poses a significant risk of localized damage, particularly to structures, trees, and power lines. Residents are urged to stay informed by monitoring weather updates throughout the day.
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Illinois Legal Marijuana Sales Reached $168 Million in July, Year-to-Date Marijuana Tax Revenue Tops $250 Million
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The legal marijuana market in Illinois generated $168 million in sales in July. This figure is slightly above the $166 million in sales recorded in the previous month and marginally higher than the $166.8 million reported in July 2023, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Consistent with previous months, about 85% … Continue reading The post Illinois Legal Marijuana Sales Reached $168 Million in July, Year-to-Date Marijuana Tax Revenue Tops $250 Million appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
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