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![Death in Illinois, Sickness in Missouri from Deli Meat Listeria](http://townsquare.media/site/464/files/2024/07/attachment-deli-meat-listeria-outbreak.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Death in Illinois, Sickness in Missouri from Deli Meat Listeria
An outbreak of listeria believed to be connected to deli meat has become even more serious as there is now 1 death in Illinois and also sicknesses in Missouri and other states.
![Don't Go in the Water - 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings](http://townsquare.media/site/464/files/2024/07/attachment-illinois-no-swimming.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Don't Go in the Water - 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water.
![When a Monster Tornado Destroyed 4 Illinois Towns, Took 60 Lives](http://townsquare.media/site/464/files/2024/07/attachment-illinois-tornado-wiped-out-town.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When a Monster Tornado Destroyed 4 Illinois Towns, Took 60 Lives
March 19, 1948 should have been like any typical morning in these Illinois communities. An incoming storm system had other plans. By the time most would wake that morning, a monster tornado had nearly wiped away 4 Illinois towns completely and took 60 lives.
![Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September](http://townsquare.media/site/464/files/2024/07/attachment-illinois-costco.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming.
![Halo CME to Make Northern Lights Visible Over Illinois This Week?](http://townsquare.media/site/464/files/2024/07/attachment-illinois-northern-lights-wednesday-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Halo CME to Make Northern Lights Visible Over Illinois This Week?
In case you didn't know, predicting weather is hard. Predicting weather in space is even more difficult. That's why it's with a bit of trepidation I mention that there's a chance that an incoming 'halo CME' could make the Northern Lights visible over Illinois this week.
![Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois](http://townsquare.media/site/464/files/2024/07/attachment-illinois-west-nile-virus.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois
It was simply a matter of time. With the number of mosquitos that seem to take over Illinois and Missouri during the summertime, the fact that a potentially severe mosquito-borne illness is now confirmed in the area should not come as a surprise.
![Illinois Zoo’s $500 Million Plan for ‘New Immersive Experiences’](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2024/07/attachment-illinois-zoo-transformation-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Illinois Zoo’s $500 Million Plan for ‘New Immersive Experiences’
Well, they are certainly ambitious plans. The Chicago, Illinois zoo has designs on what they hope will transform their facility in the short term and carrying on for the next 15 years that will result in what they call 'new immersive experiences'.