Illinois
Illinois driver leads from start to finish in winning WoO Late Model Series race
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GRAND FORKS — It hasn’t been the easiest season for World of Outlaws Late Model Series driver Brian Shirley.
But a win and a $12,000 check late Sunday night will make things a little easier as the Illinois driver moves forward with the WoO LMS season.
Shirley started on the pole and led all 40 laps in winning his first WoO LMS win of the season at River Cities Speedway, It was a rare Sunday night of racing at The Bullring as Friday’s original WoO LMS race was postponed due to wet grounds.
The wait was worth it to Shirley, who held a comfortable lead much of the race until Devin Moran staged a late challenge with 10 laps to go.
“It’s been a roller coaster year,” said Shirley. “We’ve had a lot of downs. It’s a little emotional because we’ve put in so much work.”
“Obviously, starting up front was the key, getting the lead and controlling where I was going. I was a little nervous (in the closing laps) but I knew clean air was going to be huge so I could make own lines.”
Shirley hit lapped traffic with 32 laps to go but he smoothly maneuvered through it. With just under 10 laps to go, Moran made a surge closing to within a couple of car lengths. But Shirley had his own little spurt and held a comfortable lead with five laps to go.
However, with two laps to go, the second caution flag of the race was waved, wiping out Shirley’s 1.8-second lead. But Moran couldn’t make a push in the final two laps.
“I was watching the scoreboard and with 10 laps to go I tried to run the top in (Turns) 3 and 4 but there was nothing there,” said Moran. “With all the rain they’ve had here, they had the bottom pretty saturated so we kind of got stuck around the bottom. But that’s part of it. Can’t complain about a second-place finish.
“I’m just glad we got the show in on a Sunday evening. It looked like an all-right crowd.”
Shirley beat Moran to the flagstand by 0.905 seconds. Max McLaughlin was third followed by Brandon Sheppard and Ryan Gustin.
Overall, it was Shirley’s eighth WoO LMS win. He was been racing late models for roughly 20 years.
Jason Strand was the top local finisher in the field of 34 cars. He finished 11th.
Two other classes raced Sunday, with Trey Hess winning the streets feature and Austin Hunter taking the 20-lap Midwest modifieds main event.
Hess took the lead with 10 laps to go and he edged Cole Greseth by 1.579 seconds. John Halvorson was third, followed by Seth Klostreich and Rodney Hulst.
Hunter survived a wild Midwest modified feature, which was marred by an eight-car pileup five laps into the race.
Hunter grabbed the top spot with 10 laps to go and won by 0.671 seconds over Jory Berg. Cylen Vargason, Joseph Thomas and Connor Drewry rounded out the top five.
Racing resumes at RCS on Tuesday night. Double sprint features are scheduled. There will be no races Friday, July 5.
River Cities Speedway
Sunday’s results
Streets
First heat — 1. Greg Jose, 2. Wes Ramsrud, 3. Royce Jawaski
Second heat — 1 Cole Greseth, 2. Trey Hess, 3. Bryce Reimer
Feature — 1. Trey Hess, 2. Greseth, 3. John Halvorson, 4. Seth Klostreich, 5. Rodney Hulst
Midwest modifieds
First heat — 1. Chris Edmonds, 2. Lance Schill, 3. Ryan Schow
Second heat — 1. Jory Berg, 2. Makenna Romuld, 3. Aaron Blacklance
Third heat — 1. Cylen Vargason, 2. Austin Hunter, 3. Matt Schow
Feature — 1. Hunter, 2. Berg, 3. Vargason, 4. Joseph Thomas, 5. Connor Drewry
WoO LMS
First heat — 1. Devin Moran, 2. Cody Overton, 3. Brandon Sheppard, 4. Brent Larson
Second heat — 1. Ryan Gustin, 2. Bobby Pierce, 3. Nick Hoffman, 4. Dennis Erb Jr.
Third heat — 1. Max McLaughlin, 2, Dustin Sorenson, 3. Jason Strand, 4. Dustin Strand
Fourth heat — 1. Brian Shirley, 2. Tyler Bruening, 3. Sam Mars, 4. Chad Mahder
B main 1 — 1. Kyle Bronson, 2. Cade Dillard, 3. Tristan Chamberlin
B main 2 — 1. Tyler Peterson, 2. Brad Seng, 3. Cole Schill
Feature — 1. Shirley, 2. Moran, 3. McLaughlin, 4. Sheppard, 5. Gustin
Wayne Nelson / Grand Forks Herald
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Illinois
Should Biden step aside? Illinois Democrat congressman weighs in
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Should Biden step aside? Illinois Democrat weighs in
Illinois lawmaker Mike Quigley sat down with FOX 32 to discuss whether President Joe Biden should step aside following his poor debate performance.
CHICAGO – Calls within the Democratic Party for President Joe Biden to step aside are growing louder.
Illinois Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley expressed concerns following Biden’s poorly received debate performance last week, which has caused a dip in his polling numbers. Democrats are now worried not only about keeping Donald Trump out of office but also about their prospects in the House and Senate.
“At this point, it’s Joe Biden, unless he decides he’s not that nominee,” Quigley said. “We move forward with that understanding unless there’s a change.”
White House officials and Biden campaign surrogates have claimed the president simply had a bad night during the debate. However, Quigley believes Biden’s problems extend beyond a single debate.
“I think we gotta be honest with ourselves, this wasn’t just one bad debate performance. There are very real concerns, and you have to take the voters for where they are, not where you want them to be,” Quigley said.
Quigley emphasized that the decision is ultimately Biden’s to make, but he should consider his lagging poll numbers and their effect on down-ballot races.
“If I were to talk to him, what I would say is, this was a tough race, it’s going to be a much tougher race. You were down in states, that hasn’t changed, got worse, so we’ve gotta make a decision, one he alone has to make,” Quigley added.
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Courts immunity ruling at the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC on July 1, 2024. The US Supreme Court ruled July 1, 2024 that Donald Trump enjoys some immunity from prosecution as a
Quigley is not the only top Democrat speaking out. Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett publicly called on Biden to step aside, and South Carolina Democratic stalwart Jim Clyburn said he would support Vice President Kamala Harris should Biden step aside. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also suggested that both Trump and Biden should take cognitive tests.
Quigley believes Biden would leave with his head held high if he chose to step down now.
“He’s really had one of the most successful presidencies of my lifetime, so I think what he has to appreciate is, that should be his legacy, and where do we go from here. That decision rests with only one person, and that’s President Biden. He has to come to terms with that,” Quigley stated.
A Democratic strategist expressed doubts about Biden’s ability to continue given his poor polling numbers. Reports indicate that Biden plans to meet with top Democrats on Capitol Hill and governors and will sit down for an interview with ABC News on Friday.
Illinois
'Tipsy' artist Shaboozey joins Illinois State Fair 2024 lineup
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) — Crossover country sensation Shaboozey has been added to the Illinois State Fair lineup.
The artist, with the hit single “Tipsy,” will take the stage Sunday, Aug. 18.
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Shaboozey also contributed to Beyonce’s chart-topping album “Cowboy Carter.”
Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.
According to the fair’s website, tickets start at $20; a pre-show party can be added on for $30.
Others performing at the 2024 Illinois State Fair include Keith Urban, Jason Isbell, Lil Wayne, Jonas Brothers, The Smashing Pumpkins and Miranda Lambert.
The fair takes place from Aug. 8 to 18 at the state fairgrounds in Springfield.
Visit statefair.illinois.gov for more information.
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Timeless Enters Illinois Cannabis Market
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Timeless will launch in Illinois with six strains from its signature “Choose Your Mood” collection, “Energy” (Sativa), “Chill” (Hybrid), and “Rest” (Indica), as well as its NOIR Live Resin Terpenes and Timeless All-In-One vaporizers, all uniquely designed to suit the specific needs of each consumer. In addition, Timeless will debut an exclusive ‘Greetings From Illinois’ flip case and battery, a limited-edition combo featuring cultural references unique to Illinois. Team Timeless will be taking over retail partner locations throughout July to educate consumers on Timeless products, strains and their effects, as well as offering special promotions, doorbusters and food from local vendors.
“We are thrilled to begin the next chapter of our journey in the midwest in Illinois,” said Timeless Founder Rocky Huang. “Having previously launched in Missouri and Ohio, we know first-hand how incredible the midwestern cannabis market is and introducing our high-quality products to Illinois marks an exciting next step to further increase our presence in this region. By blending the state’s rich culture with our commitment to community, we hope to build long-lasting relationships with adult-use consumers.”
Timeless products will be available with activations at select Curaleaf locations starting Wednesday July 3rd, followed by Zen Leaf on the 4th, and continuing with OKAY, Trinity, Bud & Rita’s, Be, Windy City, and Ivy Hall dispensaries in the weeks to come. In addition, new locations carrying Timeless later in the month will include The Cannabist, Ayr Wellness, Consume, RISE, Mission, and nuEra.
To learn more about where and when to find Timeless in Illinois this summer and the schedule for Timeless Takeovers at dispensaries, please visit the Timeless Illinois Launch Webpage. For more information on the Timeless brands, collaborations, and product availability, please visit https://www.timelessvapes.com.
About Timeless:
Timeless was founded in 2011 with the vision of creating a leading lifestyle brand around high-quality cannabis products and unique engagement through the pillars of “Community, Culture, and Legacy.” Timeless began making cannabis products in 2013 and is celebrating their 11th anniversary. Their passion for innovation, unique brand building, and customer engagement has led Timeless to be a leading national House of Brands in the industry. Today, Timeless operates in Arizona, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Missouri, New Jersey, and now Illinois, and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. To learn more about Timeless please visit: https://www.timelessvapes.com.
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