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Illinois’ gun ban remains in place, but rights advocates say days are numbered
(The Center Square) – Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has said it won’t take unfinished cases challenging Illinois’ gun ban without final judgment from the appeals court, it’s back to the lower courts. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas declined to hear cases from Illinoisans suing over gun bans. The opposing sides of the debate see […]
Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is here, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. FAIRVIEW. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email week-digitalcontent@gray.tv with...
Pritzker signs medical debt forgiveness bill into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that will require the state’s taxpayers to pay off the medical debt for thousands of Illinoisans. Calling medical debt a “uniquely American issue,” Pritzker is using $10 million in state funding in the new fiscal year to purchase the medical debt of up to 300,000 Illinoisans. “No Illinoisan should face financial ruin after receiving the medical care they need,” said...
Sudden Bizarre Warnings from Ai About 4 Illinois Places to Avoid
Every time I think I understand technology, something like this happens. During some recent research involving artificial intelligence, a strange conversation took place where the bots issued sudden warnings about Illinois places I should avoid at all costs. Spoiler Alert: none of the places in Illinois I was warned about...
People Need How Much Money to Live Comfortably in Illinois?
Wealth is very much a subjective thing. What one person might consider a pittance would feel like a fortune to someone else. How much do people think (key word) they need to live comfortably in Illinois? The numbers are ridiculous. This is a fascinating if a bit fantastical new survey...
4 Best Ice Cream Shops in Northern Illinois
Are you looking to celebrate the rest of summer with the best ice cream in the area? You're in luck, because the Stateline's Best Ice Cream was just announced!. When I'm not at ZOK, you'll find me over at GDS eating and drinking things. Every month on Good Day Stateline,...
New Illinois law sparks fear of possible statewide landlord registry
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law says mobile home tenants can’t be evicted for not paying rent, but only if the park itself is not up on their license and fees. State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, carried Senate Bill 2834 in the House and explained the measure already exists in current statute but the replication in the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenants Rights Act is a way to bring greater awareness to residents that this is existing law. ...
Civil Rights complaint filed against Iowa trucking company
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - An Illinois man has filed a civil rights complaint with the state’s Civil Rights Commission after he said he was told to cut his hair or go home during a training session. Drew Harvey said he was working towards driving a semi-truck for TMC...
Undocumented Illinois residents can now get standard driver's licenses
Under provisions of a new law, undocumented residents in Illinois are now eligible to receive four-year driver’s licenses. According to HB 3882, which went into effect July 1, those residents can now receive standard licenses and identification cards instead of the previously issued Temporary Visitor’s Driver’s License.
New Illinois law expands types of shotgun shells hunters can use on turkeys
(The Center Square) – Beginning next year, a bill signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker permits .410 shot shells to be added to the acceptable sizes of turkey shot already allowed by the state. Josh Witkowski with the Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources said hunting groups were proponents of Senate Bill 2767 because it expands hunting to those who want lower recoil. “This expands the opportunities for youth hunting, maybe...
Showtime! Illinois State Fair has a theme; Twilight Parade will follow usual route
"It's Showtime" for the Illinois State Fair. That will be the theme permeating the fair's Grandstand performances, livestock shows, circuses, rodeos, diving shows and ice-skating performances, officials announced Monday. The fair opens on Aug. 8 with a full day of events and entertainment, including harness racing at the Grandstand, Monsters...
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