(Photo By Flickr User Arvell Dorsey Jr.) The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking for snowplow drivers. IDOT needs temporary help across the state for snow-and-ice removal this winter. Through the department’s annual “snowbird” program, temporary snowplow drivers are hired every year on a full-time and on-call basis. Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman said.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User rainchurch) If you’re ready for some HBCU Football, then you don’t want to miss the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, IN happening respectively on the 4th Saturday in September! About The Circle City Classic: “The Battle Of The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Vs. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) The state says the 2019 Illinois State Fair had record estimated revenue of more than $6.5 million. According to WGEM-TV & The Associated Press, Fair officials said on this week that this year’s total surpassed the previous record of $6.4 million set in 2013 and was about $750,000 higher…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Phil Romans) Canton, IL, Fulton County, and surrounding areas, get yourself ready for The 2019 Taste Of Canton being held on the 4th Saturday in September! The Taste of Canton will offer a variety of food tastings from local eateries, kid’s activity area (inflatables, games & crafts), and feature live entertainment…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Fuzzy Gerdes) “Well, it’s time to make the donuts…… and chicken?!” Donuts are now being served up at some KFC locations nationwide. The fried chicken chain on early Tuesday announced it was testing its new Chicken and Donuts sandwich for a limited time at more than three dozen stores in Virginia…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will join institutions around the country in offering free tickets on Saturday, September 21st. It’s through a program organized by Smithsonian magazine. The magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day lets anyone download a ticket granting the ticketholder and one guest free access…… MORE
(Photo By Flick User Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) It has been a tough year for many farmers across the Tri-States and the Land Of Lincoln. Tariffs, spring flooding, and a summer drought is making for a stressful harvest season. From September 15th through September 21st, it is National Farm Safety and Health Week and…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Gilbert Mercier) Taking control of your mental health is important and sometimes may be a struggle. We are here to offer several resources to aid you on your mental health journey. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and needs help immediately, call the 24/hour suicide prevention…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User USAG- Humphreys) September is National Suicide Prevention Month and is meant to highlight this cause of death that claims the life of one person every 40 seconds. “I’d love to see those numbers change where it isn’t a leading cause of death because with it being the 10th leading cause of…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User J. Stephen Conn) The Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site will celebrate the city’s annual fall festival next weekend (9/20+9/21/2019). The Mount Pulaski courthouse is one of two buildings still standing where Abraham Lincoln practiced law as a circuit-riding attorney before he became president. Many festival activities will be near the…… MORE
