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Hemp businesses warn THC limits in Illinois bill could force them to close
12+ hour, 28+ min ago (441+ words) Hemp businesses in Illinois say they'll be forced to close next month if a cannabis bill passes in Springfield this week. Paris Schutz reports. There's a new push to regulate the cannabis and hemp industries in Illinois with mere days…...
All aboard: Historic Big Boy locomotive coming to Illinois this summer. Where its stopping and when
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (406+ words) Union Pacific's 4014 Big Boy steam engine draws crowds everywhere it goes, and on Monday, in rolled into Watseka. NBC Chicago's JC Navarrete reports. Editor's note: The video above captured Big Boy No. 4014 in Illinois during a prior visit. All-aboard: A…...
Some tick bites can trigger a red meat allergy, cases reported in Illinois
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (278+ words) While tick bites are often associated with Lyme disease, they can also lead to a less commonly known condition: Alpha-gal syndrome. The Illinois Department of Public Health recently highlighted AGS, also known as red meat allergy or tick bite meat…...
Illinois' largest water park opens for the season. Tickets prices, a new feature and more
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (197+ words) Raging Waves in suburban Yorkville, Illinois' largest water park, kicked off the season on Sunday, welcoming visitors thrilled to ring in the warmer months. The water park posted an opening day message on social media, urging visitors to come out,…...
Illinois' largest water park delays start of summer season due to cold weather
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (145+ words) With unusually cold temperatures in the forecast to begin Memorial Day weekend, Illinois' largest water park'is pushing back the start of its summer season. Raging Waves, located in suburban Yorkville, said in a Facebook post it will open for the…...
Aurora lost nearly $1. 1 M from city bank accounts after employee fell for phone scam, officials say
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (195+ words) A phone scam caused the City of Aurora to lose nearly $1. 1 million from city payroll bank accounts, officials said. A city employee fell for the scam and disclosed "sensitive account information" on April 29 when they received a phone call from…...
Bill banning overly loud streaming commercials advances in Illinois legislature
1+ week, 4+ day ago (305+ words) Americans held captive at home by the coronavirus can turn to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and other streaming services An effort to curb overly loud commercials on streaming platforms is moving through the Illinois legislature. The proposal, which aims to prevent…...
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Illinois in 2026. Full list and what you should know
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (633+ words) From gun storage to AI in schools, Illinois has some new laws taking effect in the New Year, and many of them will impact you. Jenn Schanz reports. Hundreds of new laws will take effect in Illinois in 2026, but some…...
City of Aurora to discuss and take potential vote on new data center regulations
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (595+ words) The city of Aurora is mulling new regulations governing data centers, with several new projects potentially looming. Vi Nguyen has a preview. The fight against data centers in the western suburbs is taking a new turn as Aurora has proposed…...
Severe weather threat prompts tornado watches for central, southern Illinois
1+ mon, 9+ hour ago (174+ words) Iisha Scott breaks down stormy conditions for the Chicago area Monday as multiple rounds could hit. The National Weather Service has issued a series of tornado watches for central and southern Illinois, with powerful twisters possible Monday evening. The watches…...