Barge traffic back to normal; lock closures loom
— February 3, 2023Barge traffic is getting back to normal on the lower Mississippi River for what’s typically a slower time of the year anyway. “The water levels are back up to normal south of Cairo…
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Actor, Illinois native Offerman to speak at Conservation Foundation gala
— March 30, 2022Nick Offerman, the actor widely known for his character Ron Swanson on the television sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” will deliver the keynote address for this year’s Illinois…
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Lion Electric to build vehicle plant in Illinois, creating 745 jobs
— May 7, 2021Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined Will County elected officials and leaders with the Lion Electric Company on Friday, May 7 to announce plans for the company to build its first-ever U.S. manufacturing…
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Biker killed in I-55 crash near Plainfield
— June 29, 2020A Joliet man was killed Sunday (June 28) when the motorcycle he was riding hit the back of a car on Interstate 55. Illinois State Police said that Joseph McGrath, 21, was killed in…
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Dioceses across Illinois release plans to parishioners for reopening
— May 14, 2020Leaders from the Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the state of Illinois have announced plans to reopen their churches for special sacramental celebrations and regular Masses. Each…
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State launches six-year plan for $1.2 billion I-80 corridor project
— October 18, 2021Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation were joined Oct. 18 by local officials and community leaders to announce a six-year plan to rebuild Interstate 80 in…
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Pritzker orders stricter statewide mask mandate for all bars, restaurants
— August 25, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered a stricter statewide mask mandate covering bars and restaurants in Illinois as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Effective…
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Road Trips: Public gardens worth your time and attention
— June 26, 2020Enjoy the beauty of flowers, shrubs, and trees without ever getting your hands dirty by visiting a public garden in Illinois. Using information from local tourism boards and public…
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