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East Peoria trucking firm seeks expansion into legal pot business
EAST PEORIA — The harsh economic realities of his family-owned trucking business led Roy Sorce, owner of East Peoria's Sorce Enterprises, to seek
Can you spot this snake before it bites you?
Before you cheat and look at the next photo in the gallery, see if you can spot the Copperhead hiding in this forest scene. If you had some trouble don't worry, everyone at Chron.com did too.
Why we will no longer be a welcoming church
We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …
Judge: IDOC staff must be trained on transgender issues
SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge has ordered state corrections officers to undergo training on transgender issues, stemming from a lawsuit filed by an inmate who wants to be transferred to
How to more safely stay at hotels, motels amid pandemic
There's no place like home. But with care, you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Half of the battle occurs before
Workers and wages: Finding qualified workforce a top challenge...
BEMIDJI—While wages are on the rise, challenges remain for Minnesota's manufacturers when it comes to hiring a qualified workforce.In its annual State of Manufacturing survey, Enterprise Minnesota found 71 percent of respondents say the inability to hire qualified candidates has made company growth...
What kind of snake is this? How to identify common snakes in Texas
April showers poured down on San Antonio and its time for locals to enjoy the May flowers, but sometimes slithering snakes can interrupt the enjoyment of the outdoors.
101 Things that Play in Peoria: Peoria Players Theatre marquee
Peoria Players Theatre is known for longevity — and its marquee.
Peoria Players Theatre is the nation’s fourth-longest consecutively running
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on the company’s Dallas expansion and what Wall Street is missing
Uber Technologies CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is betting the transportation giant will win over Wall Street, despite flagging enthusiasm for Silicon Valley...
Charleston attorney suspended for 3.5 years after offering legal advice for Go Fund Me money
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney's law license has been suspended for three and one-half years after attempting to raise funds via Go Fund Me in exchange for legal advice.
Electric scooters have hit Sacramento: Are they safe? Legal? Here’s what you need to know
Jump, an Uber-owned company, introduced the first 100 rentable electric scooters in Sacramento and West Sacramento on Friday. Here’s where to find them and how to ride.
Sleep tech data collected by firms raises privacy concerns
US-based smart manufacturer collects more than 8 billion biometric data points every night, but it is unclear how this information is used and whether it's shared with marketing companies.
Tip leads to one-pot meth labs on Dayton Street
Chillicothe police found two one-pot meth labs in a deceased man’s truck.
Legal or not: What can you do with cremated remains?
Among the practices: releasing them from the Mackinac Bridge, spreading them on a golf hole, and, in the case of a pet, burying them in the backyard.
A Biloxi bookie’s take on how legal sports betting is changing his business
Biloxi had sports betting long before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the ban this year. A bookie in Biloxi for 25 years says his business is even better since casinos began taking bets.
Top firms decry religious exemption bills proposed in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Some of the world's biggest companies are back to oppose a range of new Texas legislation they say is discriminatory, two years after Apple, Facebook and other Fortune 500 companies banded together with gay rights activists in defeating the state's "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people
The corporate giants, which also include Google, Amazon, and IBM, joined Texas businesses and more than a…
Is the FTC changing how it defines a pyramid scheme? This North Texas skin care firm thinks so
A new lawsuit questions the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement of rules it’s used to crack down on multi-level marketing companies.
How to make delicious corned beef and cabbage in an Instant Pot in about an hour
In search of a quick way to make corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day? Look no further.
The 2019 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide
The 2019 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide
Before it votes on recreational pot, Peoria City Council to decide whether to tax it
PEORIA — Don’t get John Kelly wrong. The at-large Peoria City Council member does not support the sale of recreational marijuana in
Challenges to Religious Liberty: Practical Tips to Articulate Your Ministry’s Identity and...
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