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How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers
A revolutionary new piece of state legislation protecting child influencers is now in effect in Illinois, ensuring that children under the age of 16 will be compensated for appearing in their parents’ social media content. How Europe's Conspiracy Influencers Went From Covid-19 to the Climate On July 1, the state of Illinois officially enacted an amendment to its existing Child Labor Law, which specifically states that children under the age of 16 are entitled to a share of the revenue from their adult guardians’ vlogging content, defined in the bill as “content shared on an online platform in exchange for...
‘Illinois Toll way' texts claiming to be about unpaid tolls are likely a scam. What to look for
Did you receive a text from the "Illinois Toll way" about an unpaid toll? You might want to pay close attention. Over the Fourth of July holiday week, several residents reported receiving a text message about an unpaid toll. "Our records indicate that your vehicle has an unpaid toll invoice,"...
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
US Marshals Desperately Chasing These Violent Illinois Fugitives
You know that a crime is serious once the US Marshals get involved. There are many fugitives in Illinois now that are on the radar of this elite law enforcement organization and they are urgently working to chase them down as soon as possible. If you're not familiar, the US...
Hoffman estates man accused of beating, kidnapping woman
BARTLETT, Ill. — A suburban man was charged after allegedly beating a woman and then kidnapping her across state lines. Christopher Krontiris, 25, of Hoffman Estates, is facing charges of aggravated kidnapping, home invasion with a dangerous weapon and aggravated domestic battery. The investigation began after a 24-year-old woman was reported missing by her family […]
Chicago Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot From The Illinois Lottery
That's one way to start off the month of July and the celebration of the Illinois Lottery's 50th anniversary. A woman from the Chicago suburbs is now $1 million richer after scoring the jackpot prize from the Illinois Lottery's newest scratch-off ticket. The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary in July, and they’re kicking off the huge milestone with fun new ways to win this summer. To celebrate 50 years of playing, winning, and giving back to good causes, the Illinois Lottery is rolling out several exciting promotions, sweepstakes, and a new game that made this woman a huge winner.
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
IDNR urges sober boating through Operation Dry Water
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Fourth of July holiday means a lot of water activities — including boating. As we progress into the warm and relaxing summer season, state officials want to remind boaters to stay sober. As part of the annual Operation Dry Water campaign, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police will […]
Itasca Prepares for Illinois’ Biggest July 4th Fireworks Show
The suburban village of Itasca in Chicago is all set up for an impressive Independence Day celebration with what’s been called the largest July 4th fireworks show in Illinois. Work crews started early this week to make sure everything is ready for the big show. Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn...
One man’s heart—Tom Vallely shares his story of cardiac bypass surgery
On September 11, 2001 Tom Vallely had a heart attack. He didn’t know it was a heart attack. He had been a construction worker/superintendent all his life and was fit, strong and always busy with some project. His wife, Rita, was in Hayward at the time, staying at their cabin on Lovejoy Lake. Tom was hauling shingles for the gazebo in their yard in Lombard, Illinois, when he said he started to feel weak, sweaty and faint. It was a hot, uncomfortable day, so he...
Fireworks likely destroyed Wadsworth home, caused unincorp. Deerfield fire 1 hour later: sheriff
Two fires likely caused by fireworks destroyed one home and left another badly damaged in the north suburbs early Friday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Illinois said.Deputies responded to the first fire at about 12:50 a.m. in Wadsworth.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThree people in the home in the 37700-block of Charlotte Drive, along with their pets, were able to escape before flames engulfed the building. Firefighters fought the blaze for several hours, but the home was a total loss.Less than an hour later, at about 1:45 p.m. deputies and multiple local fire agencies responded...
Participants champion Fourth of July parade’s ‘Seeds of Change’ theme
With the Evanston Fourth of July centennial celebration now in the rearview mirror, participants and residents ushered in a new era of festivities on Thursday while keeping with this year’s “Seeds of Change” theme. The Evanston Fourth of July Association named Reparations Committee Chair and former Fifth...
Chicago's Pension Liability Soars to $37.2 Billion as Fiscal Challenges Deepen
The pension crisis in Chicago is escalating with the city's unfunded pension liability now reaching $37.2 billion, up from $35.4 billion the previous year, signaling a protracted struggle ahead for municipal finances. The increase, a 5.2% hike, is largely due to legislative adjustments and changes in the pension assumptions, as detailed in the annual financial report by Deloitte & Touche, highlighted in an article from the Chicago Sun-Times. Amid these fiscal tremors, Mayor Brandon Johnson's pension commission, convening for over a year, has yet to release any long-term solutions to the deepening predicament.
Fireworks canceled due to unruly crowd
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – This year’s traditional fireworks celebration in Lan-Oak Park was cancelled around 9:15 p.m. after members of the crowd broke through the fencing surrounding the fireworks zone at the north end of the park. Melrose Pyrotechnics, who has contracted with Lan-Oak Park District...
Kyle Schwarber sticks the dagger in deeper for Cubs fans with classy gesture
Although we won't see Kyle Schwarber at the plate this week with the Philadelphia Phillies in town to play the Chicago Cubs, the longtime fan favorite took center stage after a 6-4 Phillies victory on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field with a gesture that perfectly embodies the type of leader he is.
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