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By David Rutter
For those who have never lived there, Florida remains a sunny, steamy, golden enigma.
You want Florida, and will abide no evidence that suggests you don’t. We lust for it.
Fabulous foreign wealth and consumption teeter-totter there on the other end of dire poverty and human frailty, all fueled by conflicts so deep it’s a marvel how humanity can survive itself.
Posted on June 30, 2021
By The Chicago Invention Convention
Fifty students from throughout metro Chicago recently participated at the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals competition.
These students were among 200 young inventors who had advanced from the 9th Annual Chicago Student Invention Convention held in late May.
At that virtual event, students from kindergarten to eighth grade competed for prizes that included: connecting students to technology leaders at Molex for further development of their ideas; free prototyping services from mHUB (the midwest’s leading physical product innovation center); and free non-provisional patent services from Thompson Coburn LLP.
Some of the winning inventions included:
Posted on June 30, 2021
By The Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced Wednesday that the Illinois Caverns, a staple attraction in Southern Illinois, will re-open to the public on Wednesday, June 16, after being closed for more than 10 years.
“As the life-saving power of vaccination allows more and more Illinoisans to get back out there and explore this summer, I’m delighted to announce that travelers will be able to add the Illinois Caverns to their road trip itineraries for the first time in over a decade,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Starting June 16, visitors can explore these natural wonders feeling secure in IDNR’s ongoing management of the native ecosystem, which allows Illinoisans to explore nature while also letting nature thrive.
“The Illinois Caverns are the perfect addition to any Metro East or Southern Illinois road trip – and visitors from across the Midwest can visit enjoyillinois.com to plan their safe summer adventures.”
Posted on June 9, 2021
