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Illinois tied for third worst unemployment rate in country
(The Center Square) – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Illinois’ unemployment rate increased to 4.9% during the month of May, tying for the third-worst in the country. With the state adding just 43,900 jobs in May compared to the year before, Illinois ranked No. 44 among all states for non-farm job growth at just 0.7%. State Rep. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, said it’s not hard to decipher why Illinois...
Advocates say SCOTUS ruling paves way for law ensuring abusers have guns confiscated
Urge passage of ‘Karina’s Bill’ when lawmakers return in the fall. After the U.S. Supreme Court Friday, June 21, 2024 upheld a federal law that bars those under domestic violence-related restraining orders from owning guns, victim advocates say Illinois lawmakers should pass a measure to ensure firearms are actually confiscated in those situations.
Following Illinois Congressman Sorensen’s Push, House Scraps Pay Raise for Members of Congress
Following a push by Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to block a pay raise for Congress, the House Appropriations Committee scrapped plans to increase member pay in upcoming government funding legislation. “While I am working to lower costs for working families, the...
Aurora Contemplates Annexation of Future Solar Farm Site in Land-Use Standoff with Aldermen and Kane County
In a move that pits traditional land use against renewable energy progress, Aurora is pushing to annex a 40-acre site earmarked for a solar farm, conflicting with its comprehensive master plan for residential estate development. Despite a 10-1 protest vote from the Aurora aldermen and subsequent recommendations by the Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals and the board’s Development of a comprehensive to move forward with the solar project, the City is exploring legal avenues to enforce its vision for the area, a report by Chicago Tribune notes. Alderman John Laesch, the sole dissenting voice supporting the solar initiative, expressed his stance in defiance of his colleagues' majority decision, reflecting a rift within Aurora's City Council.
Illinois quick hits: Fireworks death reported; Chicago NASCAR race this weekend
Fireworks death reported An Illinois man is dead after handling a firework on the Fourth of July. ABC 7 reports Chicago police were called to a residence on the city’s northwest side where they found the body of Earl Lory. The 34-year-old man sustained trauma to the body after handling a firework. Details about the accident have not been made available. Chicago NASCAR race this weekend ...
New study explores the impact of environmental change on housing in Indiana
A new analysis examines how pressing environmental issues can impact housing throughout the state. One key finding is that historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities in Indiana. The report, from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, or FHCCI, looked at environmental concerns that neighborhoods are...
NASCAR veteran returning to Cup after all in 2024, joins new team
Josh Bilicki has not yet competed in any NASCAR Cup Series races this year, but that is set to change this weekend on the street of Chicago, Illinois. Though he has only once competed full-time at the sport's top level once, that being in 2021 when he drove for Rick Ware Racing, he has competed in the series each year since 2017. That streak is set to extend to eight seasons in Sunday's Grant Park 165 on the Chicago Street Course.
Storm Player's Flop Vs. Angel Reese Ignites Frustration Of Chicago Sky Fans
Late Friday night, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky traveled west to take on Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm. The Sky are coming off an 85-77 win over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday and look to win their second straight. Early in the first quarter, Reese picked up an offensive foul after elbowing ...
Hailie Deegan’s status in NASCAR receives a big update in 2024
Hailie Deegan will not drive the No. 15 Xfinity car for AM Racing at the Chicago Street Course as the organization evaluates its equipment with two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano. In the press release, AM Racing mentioned nothing about a possible return, but Deegan’s status for Pocono Raceway has received a big update. According to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, AM Racing is unsure who will be in the No. 15 Xfinity car at Pocono Raceway, while Deegan’s status with the race team is also uncertain. This is the first time AM Racing has suggested that Deegan won’t return to the No. 15 car after the race weekend at the Chicago Street Course on Saturday. Deegan’s future with AM Racing hasn’t been updated since Monday, when the team announced that Logano would pilot the No. 15 car. Now, the 22-year-old driver’s future is questionable. This doesn’t sound like a one-week absence that automatically places her back in the entry. Deegan’s status with AM Racing is unclear, with more answers possibly coming in Chicago. RelatedHailie Deegan's future in NASCAR looks very questionable in 2024
Veteran Alec Martinez, once a Blackhawks nemesis in LA, now says Chicago is ‘where I should be’
It didn’t take long before Alec Martinez had to address the elephant in the Zoom. During a video conference with Chicago media, the new Blackhawks defenseman was asked about his 2014 overtime goal against the Hawks in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals that clinched a Stanley Cup Final berth for the Los Angeles Kings and ripped the guts out of the United Center. “It’s really funny, I ...
Revival Food Hall to Shut Down Chicago Loop Location by End of July Amid Landlord Dispute
The Loop's Revival Food Hall has announced its closure slated for the end of July, marking the end of an eight-year stint at 125 S Clark St in downtown Chicago. The decision, as shared on their Instagram account and reported by WGN-TV, stems from an impasse with the building's landlord over business terms.
Illinois State Trooper hospitalized after being struck by car on I-94, driver cited
CHICAGO - An Illinois State Trooper is hospitalized after being struck by an oncoming vehicle on I-94 while responding to a crash overnight. The incident happened just before 3 a.m. Friday on I-94 near 75th Street. The trooper was assisting a driver involved in a separate crash on the passenger's...
Vandals destroy Gaza hostage posters at Illinois congressman’s Capitol Hill office
Posters of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including eight Americans, were torn from the wall of Rep. Brad Schneider's Capitol Hill office in a "vile act of hate" on Independence Day, the congressman said Friday.
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...
Illinois politicians’ pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to […]
Elmhurst Alert: Rideshare Driver Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Search for Suspect
Elmhurst, IL – A rideshare journey ended in an armed robbery early Friday morning, prompting Elmhurst Police to launch a door-to-door investigation in the Elmhurst Terrace Apartments area. At approximately 7:30 a.m., a rideshare driver reported picking up a passenger in Chicago who, instead of paying the fare, robbed...
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