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ILFOP State Lodge responds to Labor Council’s grievance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council filed a labor contract grievance on behalf of the deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey. Now, the president of the ILFOP State Lodge is releasing a statement to clarify their organization’s differing opinion on the matter. President Chris Southwood emphasized […]
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says it would be ‘near impossible’ to get Bears stadium deal done this fall
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday said there is almost no chance that a deal will get done this year on a taxpayer-funded stadium for the Chicago Bears, especially since the team has yet to make a proposal that the governor thinks would be acceptable to lawmakers. “I made it clear to the Bears leadership that it would be near impossible to get anything done — if there was a proposal put on the ...
Why are we seeing more derechos?
MOLINE, Ill. — Iowa and Illinois have become well acquainted with derechos over the last several years. Ever since August 10, 2020, the word derecho has seemed to pop up more and more. However, the term "derecho" isn't new. The word came about in 1888 by Dr. Gustavus Hinrichs,...
Storm assistance coming to Illinois farmers, USDA says
ILLINOIS (WTVO) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing technical and financial assistance to Illinois farmers impacted by tornadoes, winds, and flooding this year. Livestock producers must submit documentation of reduced sales or deaths by March 3rd, 2025. Producers who have crop insurance are instructed to report damage to their agent or FSA office […]
Opposition growing over Chinese battery manufacturer locating in Illinois
(The Center Square) – As more revelations arise about a Chinese company that plans to build a battery plant in Kankakee County, opposition is building. Gotion is slated to receive over $8 billion in federal and state subsidies for its Manteno, Illinois, plant. The company plans to build a facility in Michigan as well, where Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, took part in a roundtable discussion on Gotion’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party. ...
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
A Bright Future with D&D Electric
Imagine if the sun sent you a monthly bill for all the sunlight you use. Thankfully, it does not, and that’s where solar energy comes in! Harnessing the power of the sun is like having an endless supply of free pizza delivered to your door – minus the calories and with a LOT more environmental benefits.
Illinois Residents, People May Sneak Onto Your Porch August 8th
I'm not trying to alarm you. Instead, I'm trying to pass along some information that should keep you from calling the police or reaching for a firearm in a little over a week's time. Then again, your own personal feelings may be different about the people who will, more than...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
Awaiting surge, Pritzker says border crossings down past several months
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker still won’t say if he’s being vetted to be the Democrat’s next vice presidential candidate, but he did comment on the potential for a new wave of migrants coming the state. An Illinois Republican says U.S. taxpayers can’t afford Pritzker's policies on the national ticket. Asked Monday if he’s being vetted for second in command of the country now that Joe Biden has...
2nd Year in a Row This Illinois County Has Highest Tax Rates
Taxes stink, but we have to pay them no matter what. Illinois is the worst with taxes as one of the states with the highest taxes in the nation, but for the second year in a row, one country tops all others as being the highest. Highest Tax County in...
Illinois quick hits: Cooling centers prepare for heat wave; Player wins $1 million
Cooling centers prepare for heat wave Cooling centers are gearing up around Illinois in preparation for this week’s expected excessive heat. According to AccuWeather, heat indices could be at or near 100 degrees in many areas of the state this week. In addition, residents were advised to be aware of the possibility of severe weather, including high winds, possible tornadoes, hail and flash flooding. ...
GSK settles another heartburn drug lawsuit in Illinois
(Reuters) -British drugmaker GSK said on Monday it has agreed to confidentially settle a lawsuit in Illinois that alleged its discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, the latest in a series of settlements to end costly litigation.
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