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Financial trade groups sue Illinois over swipe fee law
(The Center Square) – A coalition of banking and credit union associations is going after the state of Illinois regarding a new law affecting interchange fees. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act doesn’t ban or restrict credit card swipe fees, but it limits banks from charging interchange fees on tax and tip revenues. The trade groups argued in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois that the law would “throw well-operating payment card systems into chaos.” ...
Illinois quick hits: Businesses boarding up before DNC; 1908 Race Riot a national monument
Businesses boarding up before DNC Some Chicago businesses want no part of the Democratic National Convention. A number of businesses in the city’s downtown district have covered windows and doors with plywood to better protect the buildings in case demonstrations during this week’s convention turn unruly. As of Friday, crews with a business called Chicago...
Rapper Lil Wayne breaks attendance record at Illinois State Fair
Rapper Lil Wayne made history Wednesday at the 2024 Illinois State Fair.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA crowd of 15,427 people packed the Grandstand to see the headliner.That broke an Illinois State Fair record, set by Jason Aldean in 2011, by almost 100 people.SEE MORE: Democrats rally at Illinois State Fair days ahead of DNC in ChicagoLil Wayne was part of a list of performers that includes Smashing Pumpkins, Keith Urban and Motley Crue.The Smashing Pumpkins will headline on Friday on the Grandstand. The show starts at 8 p.m. and doors open an hour earlier.SEE ALSO | Republicans gather at Illinois State Fair to drum up excitement for election, urge early votingThe Illinois State Fair runs through Sunday.
Legislator shares concerns about Logan inmate transfers ahead of closure recommendation
(The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator says the Illinois Department of Corrections has begun to transfer inmates out of the Logan County Correctional facility, a move that aligns with the Pritzker administrations’ plans to close two Illinois prisons. Recently, a federal judge ordered that all Stateville inmates must be moved to other prisons by Sept. 30. Lawmakers called that “convenient,” considering the decision aligns with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plans...
Salmonella prompts cucumber recall in Illinois, 30 other states
(WTVO) – Cucumbers in Illinois and 30 other states are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella, according to a report by The Center Square. The CDC identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized. No one has died from illnesses linked to […]
Southeastern Illinois College Welcomes Dr. Karen Weiss as New President
Southeastern Illinois College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karen Weiss as its seventh president. Dr. Weiss brings over 25 years of experience in higher education to her new role and has been a dedicated member of the SIC family since 1993, when she first joined the college as a part-time adjunct instructor in communications.
Police Beat for Saturday, August 18th, 2024
A 21-year-old Salem woman was arrested by Salem Police Friday night for alleged domestic battery. Shaina Phillips of North Broadway was arrested when police went to her home for the second time for a disturbance. The first time police left after the two ignored a suggestion one of them left the home for the night to avoid further problems. Instead, police were called back after Phillips was allegedly trying to force a bathroom door open where the alleged male victim was attempting to avoid contact. In the process, police say the male was hit by the door several times. Phillips was taken to the Marion County Jail to await any court action on Monday.
Lima Road Chipotle damaged, condemned
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — One of Fort Wayne’s Chipotle Mexican Grill has been condemned per a sign posted on Thursday. The Chipotle at 6175 Lima Rd features a “Notice of Condemnation” which was posted on Thursday, August 8. The sign states, “This building or structure...
86 Veterans prepare for October Honor Flight trip to D.C.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT)- In two months, Honor Flight will take 86 veterans from the tri-state area to the nation’s capital for a trip of a lifetime. Veterans met with Honor Flight staff at the Catholic Diocese in Evansville to get the final preparations ready for the big trip. William Schmits is a U.S. Army vet […]
Kentucky State Fair announces largest watermelon & pumpkin
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Kentucky’s 2024 Largest Watermelon and Pumpkin Contest ended Saturday and the results are in. Dwight Slone of Floyd County was awarded with the largest pumpkin. His pumpkin weighed in at 1,133 pounds. Frank Mudd of Meade County was awarded with the largest watermelon. His watermelon weighed in at 233.2 pounds.
Submerged vehicle retrieved from river in Greenville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Greenville Fire Department has retrieved a submerged vehicle from a river on the Muhlenberg and Hopkins County line. The Greenville Fire Department took to Facebook to announce the incident. The post says they had boats in the water and called a tow truck to help get the vehicle out of […]
Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular Ford Center Me + 3 Ticket Special
Hey there, my fellow Swifties ready to have your minds blown and your hearts filled with the music of Taylor Swift hits because Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular is coming to The Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana on September 21, 2024. Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular Live. Picture this: Two...
City will begin process of replacing Newman soon
The Henderson City Commission will soon start advertising to fill City Manager Buzzy Newman’s position. At Tuesday’s commission meeting, Newman asked that the commission start the process. He said it will take months if all goes well. Newman told the commission that he plans to retire early in...
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