‘Green Wednesday’ marks unique holiday weekend kickoff for area businesses
Most shoppers are familiar with "Black Friday" and "Small Business Saturday," but dispensaries in Illinois are marking "Green Wednesday" this week. Many dispensary owners...
Illinois court rules Sean Grayson should be released from jail
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — An Illinois appellate court has ruled that Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy accused of killing Sonya...
FTC finds Evolv ‘made false claims,’ ‘misrepresented’ weapons detectors’ capabilities
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against weapons detection company Evolv Technologies, claiming the Massachusetts-based company engaged in "deceptive acts" by making false...
How To Fend Off An Aggressive Attacking Turkey In Illinois
If a wild turkey in Illinois tries coming after you, here are some steps to defend yourself against the aggressive bird. I don't know...
From the Mayflower to the Midwest: The Illinois connection to Thanksgiving’s history
CHICAGO — Long after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in 1621 and celebrated a successful harvest with a three-day gathering that became...
These are the fastest-growing cities in Illinois, according to new report
(NEXSTAR) — While some 300,000 people moved out of Illinois last year, a recent analysis found some cities across the Land...
Illinois court orders pretrial release for deputy charged in Sonya Massey’s killing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois appellate court ruled Wednesday that a former deputy sheriff charged with the death of Sonya Massey, a...
U.S. Gov’t Claims Spam Calls Are Down But IL Doesn’t Agree
The residents of Illinois don't agree with the Federal Trade Commission's claim that the number of spam calls is way down. The Federal Trade...
Elvis Fest Returns To Illinois For A Celebration Of The King
Fans of The King in Illinois are super excited for the return of Elvis Fest to our state. I was only seven years old...
JWM: Bison, burns and birds
Reintroducing bison and prescribing fires can benefit grassland bird species. When bison and fire return to tallgrass prairies, grassland birds overall benefit. In the...
