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Unemployment claims in Illinois declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 8,428 in the week ending July 20, down from 9,574 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
IL representatives propose MINES Act for coal mine collapse accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by Illinois U.S. Representatives to unveil the federal government’s efforts towards preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence (MINES) Act was brought forth by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12), as well as Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) and Matt […]
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Pritzker works to clarify whether he’s being vetted for Harris running mate
(The Center Square) – Questions persist around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is or is not being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. He later endorsed Vice President Harris to be the nominee. Democratic leaders, including Pritzker, followed suit with endorsements of Harris. Alongside the names of Democratic governors from several other states, Pritzker’s name was...
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
18-year-old Declan Bender is ready to soar at SC2 Peoria TT Race
PEORIA (25News Now) - Declan Bender is chasing his dream--one dirt track at a time. Bender, from Cooksville, Illinois, will be the youngest competitor in the SC2 Peoria TT Race Sunday. He loves the thrill of the jump at Peoria Motorcycle Club and the chase for the win at one of America’s most historic motorcycle racing venues.
Empathy and Horses: Cinda Bauman’s Mission to Help Pre-Teens Navigate Mental Health
Emotions can be a rollercoaster of uncertainty, especially for pre-teens. But Mahomet’s Cinda Bauman hopes to help children find empathy as they learn to process their emotions with her series of middle-grade books, “Hope & Horses.”. Bauman’s passion for writing children’s books about mental health began with her...
Mentors help redirect youth down a less violent path
PEORIA (25News Now) - At-risk teens are learning about the struggle of recidivism and surviving it through men who experienced it for themselves. Nearly a dozen boys and another dozen previously incarcerated men are involved in this mentorship. They’ve been partnered for the last 90 days to steer teens away from following in similar footsteps.
Nebraska Avenue Reconstruction Project Public Meeting Set for July 31
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works will host an informational meeting regarding the Nebraska Avenue – Sterling Avenue to I-74 Reconstruction Project. The hybrid meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 31, at Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois, 1718 N Sterling Ave. Attendees may also attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams using the following information.
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