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We get a lot of inquiries about promoting Illinois Blogger hook-ups. Whether it is in person or via a Facebook group, it is always fun to meet bloggers with something in common. The only way that we can promote hook-ups is to have a listing of the hook-ups and/or participants. Not … [Read More...]
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Visiting the Dickson Mounds Museum.
We recently visited the Dickson Mounds Museum. It was a family day trip that we took on the spur of the moment. The Dickson Mounds Museum is actually a branch of the Illinois State Museum. It is a … [Read More...]
Governor Quinn declares 12 counties state disaster areas for recent flooding
Governor Pat Quinn declared 12 counties state disaster areas after heavy rains caused flooding throughout much of northern Illinois. Counties declared state disaster areas include Carroll, Cook, DuPage, … [Read More...]
Illinois State Symbols
Symbols Snack Food Second and third graders from a Joliet elementary school, along with their teacher, completed a class project attempting to make popcorn the official snack food of the State of Illinois. … [Read More...]
National Work Zone Memorial Wall
On average, there are over 7,000 work zone motor vehicle crashes in Illinois every year. In 2009*: 31 people died in work zones; 25 of those deaths were the drivers or passengers of vehicles; 5 were … [Read More...]
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How’s the Weather?
Preparing for a Flood
Ready Illinois Gives us these tips; Flooding can occur without warning and is especially dangerous for several reasons. It can wash away vehicles and mobile homes and cause extensive property damage. Seniors and individuals who need special assistance or cannot swim face … [Read More...]
