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When Do We Change Our Clocks In Illinois? This Weekend!
When Do We Change Our Clocks In Illinois? This Weekend!
When Do We Change Our Clocks In Illinois? This Weekend!
Since our elected officials can't seem to get off of their butts and dump this twice-yearly habit of springing forward and falling back (even though over 75% of people want it gone), we're going to have to do it again this weekend. But, as an added bonus, at least you get to lose an hour's worth of sleep.
Duck & Cover: Illinois To Hold Statewide Tornado Drill Wednesday
Duck & Cover: Illinois To Hold Statewide Tornado Drill Wednesday
Duck & Cover: Illinois To Hold Statewide Tornado Drill Wednesday
Illinois' Severe Weather Preparedness Week began on Monday, with a different weather emphasis each day this week. On Monday, the topic was receiving warnings, Tuesday's theme is lightning, on Wednesday it's all about tornadoes, Thursday covers hail and winds, and on Friday it's flash floods.
These Major Illinois Retailers Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving Day
These Major Illinois Retailers Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving Day
These Major Illinois Retailers Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving Day
For years, it seemed as though there was some sort of competition between major retailers for keeping a store open for shopping on Thanksgiving Day. When the backlash started to get loud, many of those same retailers quickly decided that, in the interests of public relations, they would close on Thanksgiving to let their employees celebrate with family.

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