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Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Sen. Rose props up new bill to protect Central IL drinking water
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mahomet Aquifer is an important source of drinking water for much of Central Illinois. State officials often referred to it while discussing a bill recently signed by Governor JB Pritzker, which allows the carbon storage of aquifers statewide. Now, State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is filing a new bill to protect […]
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Attorney General Joins Fight Against Lakefront Dump Expansion
EAST SIDE — Environmental activists suing to stop the expansion of a lakefront dump site for polluted sediment now have a big name in their corner: the state’s attorney general. Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a 16-page brief last week opposing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plan...
Illinois lab expands Advanced Photon Source with federal funds
(The Center Square) – Thanks to federal taxpayers, Argonne National Laboratory has rededicated its Advanced Photon Source for X-ray research. The federal government provided $815 million for the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne, which is located southwest of Chicago in Lemont, Illinois. U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary Geri Richmond said that with expanded capabilities, the APS will continue to set the bar for X-ray research. ...
Moraine Valley alumnus receives statewide distinguished alumnus award
Moraine Valley Community College alumnus, Jason Knade, was a co-recipient of the 2024 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Distinguished Alumnus Award, which recognizes an alumnus who has exhibited outstanding success and distinction in their chosen field. Additionally, the recipient must have shown service that is beneficial to society and supported community college education.
Outside Chicago: New Go-To Resource For Getting Outdoors In Suburban Cook County
It’s the new go-to resource to find the best places to hike, bike, camp and explore nature – all in places closer than you think. Arthur Mathews from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and Krista Elam from the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development sat down with us to share what Outside Chicago is all about.
Indiana burger chain named one of the best regional fast food brands in the nation
A northwest Indiana dining scene staple has been named one of the best regional fast food chains in the U.S. Schoop’s Hamburgers was ranked number 10 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food category released Wednesday. The 1950s-style restaurant chain is known for...
Global IT outage impacting flights at O'Hare, Midway airports
A global IT outage impacted airlines, airports, banks and media companies Friday morning, including systems across the Chicago area.The issue also impacted apps and servers for Microsoft 365.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCrowdStrike, a U.S. cybersecurity company, has admitted to being responsible for the error and are working to correct it.At O'Hare Airport's Terminal 1, long lines, mounting baggage and frustrations abounded Friday morning."We stood in line for an hour," Jeanne LaSusa, whose flight was canceled, said. "There's nothing they can do for us."United Airlines and Delta worked to get their systems back online after the...
Join Jillian for a Special Movie Screening of “It Ends With Us”
The Star 96.7 Book Club will team up with Hollywood Blvd to host a special movie screening of the new movie “It Ends With Us” on Thursday, 8/8/24! Doors will open at 6pm and feature Onda tequila tasting, book giveaways etc. prior to the movie starting at 7pm! Star 96.7 Midday host and Book Club organizer, Jillian Bass will host this event! Enter to win a 4 pack of tickets to join us!
Picture-perfect weekend; high pressure in place
This coming weekend to be the first completely RAIN-FREE since May 18-19, 9 weeks ago—AND NO severe weather! Each of the past 8 weekends has featured measurable rain on one or both weekend days. Lighter winds Friday to make for much more ideal boating/swimming conditions on Lake Michigan. Nearly ¾ of the day’s possible sunshine Thursday—Friday […]
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