The city of Pekin in Illinois was misnamed due to the misconception that it was located on the opposite side of the world from Beijing, China. In reality, it is situated across from the Indian Ocean.
The town motto of Normal…
The town motto of Normal, Illinois is “Everything Is Just as It Seems!”
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In 1923 Illinois officially passed…
In 1923 Illinois officially passed legislation replacing English with ‘American’ as their official language, making it the only state in the Union where people legally ‘speak American’.
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Illinois Sold More Than $3 Million Worth of Marijuana on the First Day of Legalization
As a former Chicagoan, all I can say is…why the hell didn’t this happen when I lived in Illinois? I know, I know, things are moving along and more and more places are legalizing marijuana, but it sure would’ve been nice…
And now I live in North Carolina, and I really don’t think legalization is coming anywhere near this state anytime soon…
But back to the story. Though it was passed into law in 2019, it became officially legal to purchase marijuana for recreational use in Illinois on January 1, 2020.
And apparently, people were pretty fired up about it (who could have expected?).
On January 1st, the first day of legal sales, the state sold nearly $3.2 million of weed. The exact numbers were 77,128 transactions totaling $3,176,256.71. Not bad for a one-day haul, huh?
If you’re curious, the state hasn’t yet released figures for how much tax revenue that will work out to.
Customers spent almost $3.2 million on legal weed in Illinois on Wednesday, officials say. More than 77,000 customers bought products at dispensaries on the state’s first day of recreational marijuana sales. https://t.co/WrpBamnmb1
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) January 2, 2020
Toi Hutchinson, senior advisor to the governor for cannabis control, said:
“As we start a new decade, Illinois has achieved a monumental milestone, launching the legalization of cannabis in a way that includes communities left behind for far too long, creates good jobs and expunges thousands of records for those who have lost out on opportunities and ends prohibition.”
Illinois became the eleventh U.S. state to legalize weed, joining Alaska, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, Washington and the District of Columbia.
You have to be 21 years old and have a government-issued ID to buy weed in Illinois. Non-residents of the state can also buy marijuana but in smaller quantities. And keep in mind that all purchases must be made in cash, because cash is king baby!
And also because weed is still illegal at the federal level, and banks are wary about working with an industry that is both illegal and legal at the same time.
Time for a road trip?
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The Largest Starbucks in the World Is Opening on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile This Fall
Move to the side Tokyo, there will soon be a new claim to the largest Starbucks in the world. On November 15, the coffee chain will open its largest location on Earth on the Magnificent Mile (that’s Michigan Avenue by the way) in downtown Chicago, Illinois.
If you’ve ever spent any time on Michigan Avenue, you know it is a bustling street lined with stores, restaurants, and bars. And during the holiday shopping season, it’s ALWAYS PACKED.
The world’s largest @starbucks will open Friday, November 15 in the heart of downtown Chicago. It is one of six Roastery…
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The new Chicago location will be Starbucks’ sixth reserve roastery after Seattle, Shanghai, New York City, Milan, and Tokyo and will occupy 43,000 square feet in a former Crate & Barrel. Starbucks announced that Chicago would be home to the sixth reserve roastery back in 2017, but a lot of the specific details about the location are still unknown.
What we do know is that the reserve beans will be roasted inside the store, tubes will run over customers’ heads transporting beans to be packaged (cool), and the store will employ 200 people. The food and drink menus are much more elaborate than typical Starbucks locations, and a Princi bakery inside will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
There will also be a bar that serves craft cocktails “inspired by the culture and traditions of Chicago.” The city holds a special place in Starbucks’ heart: the first location the company opened outside of Seattle was in Chicago, back in October 1987.
Just another reason to visit the Windy City! Hot dogs, pizza, great sports, music, the lake, and now the largest Starbucks in the world!
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Entire Internet is Disturbed by Revelation That St. Louis Slices Bagels Like Bread
St. Louis, MO is apparently a world unto itself… and not just because they’ve got the world-famous Arch.
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The reason we’re talking about the Gateway City today is because of what they do to these delicious circles of boiled and baked bread.
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Yes, we’re talking about the humble bagel – the chewy, Jewish-American breakfast staple traditionally served sliced in half, smeared with cream cheese and maybe with a bit of lox and capers?
YUM!
But this is apparently what happens to bagels in St. Louis:
Today I introduced my coworkers to the St Louis secret of ordering bagels bread sliced. It was a hit! pic.twitter.com/XNGbljtpYz
— Alek Krautmann (@AlekKrautmann) March 26, 2019
Yes. Apparently in St. Louis they treat bagels like they’re loaves of bread. And the internet is NOT having it.
I’m going to lose my fucking mind this should be a goddamn felony why the FUCK would you do THIS I’m literally furious and I want to call the fucking SWAT team https://t.co/zs5pmXVxfa
— hi I’m barbra where’s the microwave (@annagearyx) March 27, 2019
Because why people… why?!?
I believe this is a Class A felony in New York City. And if its not, it should be. https://t.co/ngbbPFvnya
— Justin Brannan (@JustinBrannan) March 27, 2019
Does anybody like St. Louis anyway? (Don’t answer that St. Louisians. You don’t count.)
We regret to inform you that St. Louis is cancelled. https://t.co/XSlhL1sN2G
— בנימן טבלוב | Benjamin (@bentev28) March 27, 2019
Although it’s probably too late for this idea…
sell st. louis back to france https://t.co/DTDYNRd8eJ
— Walter Hickey (@WaltHickey) March 27, 2019
“Bread slicing” bagels almost feels like a hate crime.
is this anti-semitism because it sure feels like it https://t.co/7hbFUn0hgx
— julian?? (@_oygevalt) March 27, 2019
But maybe Christina has an answer. Because what is this St. Louis Bread Company and how can we stop them?
Can confirm. No one has ever eaten an entire cinnamon crunch bagel from St. Louis Bread Company (or “Panera” for you other folk). It must be bread-sliced and shared. Justice for bread-sliced chocolate chip bagels, too. I stand by this tweet. https://t.co/k4BOrmlch2
— Christina Stiehl (@ChristinaStiehl) March 27, 2019
Even Panera weighed in and we’re even more confused! Why are you divided about this?
Our team is divided over here. Do other people slice their bagel Bread Co style? https://t.co/NbdZjj6G6C
— Panera Bread (@panerabread) March 27, 2019
Quick fun fact many people outside of St. Louis don’t know. In St. Louis, Panera is actually called St. Louis Bread Company. And they have bread slicers in every location for just this reason.
Needless to say, employees suffer as a result.
smile thru the pain especially when ppl order 18 bagels bread sliced
— jenna (@mightbejenna) April 12, 2015
The struggle is real.
@PaneraProbz *after cleaning the bread slicer* Customer: can I get a bagel pack of cinnamon crunch bread sliced! Me:
— alejandro. (@aHurtado310) November 26, 2012
Real fucking real.
Highlight of my day: woman who ordered 4 dozen bagels at our busiest time of day and wanted them ALL bread sliced. #callaheadbitch
— Jenna Brown (@TheeJennaB) November 13, 2010
Nothing is going to solve this predicament. St. Louis bagel eaters are still going to act like god damn monsters, “bread slicing” their bagels from now until eternity.
But none of us has to like it. Or ever go to St. Louis again.
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