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Illinois governor finally signs key agreement to protect Great Lakes from invasive carp
Illinois has signed onto a key agreement that will unlock federal funds for a must-anticipated project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker had until the end of June to sign a partnership agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the project would face additional costs and delays. He waited until the end.
Here Are Illinois’ New Taxes And Laws That Started On July 1st
Normally, you'd have to wait until January to see what new laws and/or rules and regulations the lawmakers down in Springfield saw fit to pass and send to the governor's desk for signature into law. I hesitate to use the word "luckily" here, but you don't have to wait until...
Decatur man sentenced to 85 years for 2021 murder
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A 23-year-old man has been effectively sentenced to life in prison for his part in a 2021 shooting that left a teenage girl dead. On Tuesday, a Macon County judge sentenced Dreylynn O’Neal to 85 years in prison for murder and attempted murder. He was previously convicted in May of shooting […]
Community Spotlight: Angler’s Tribute to Veterans
SULLIVAN, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s a group in Shelby and Moultrie Counties that honors veterans outside of the typical square room. Angler’s Tribute to Veterans takes them fishing on Lake Shelbyville and then provides them and their families with a meal. Travis Hughes came on The Morning Show to highlight what his group does and […]
Can you bring fireworks over the Illinois state line?
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why the judge in Donald Trump’s hush money case has delayed sentencing and the Supreme Court’s upholding of the Illinois assault weapons ban. She also explains which fireworks are illegal in Illinois and transporting fireworks over the state line.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Southwestern Illinois and Southeastern Missouri Brace for Severe Storms Today
St. Louis, MO – Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop once again this afternoon in southeastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. These storms, predicted to hit between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., could bring damaging winds to the area. According to the US National Weather Service in St. Louis, the...
Weekend Weather: Showers, Storms Possible in Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana residents can expect a mix of showers, storms, and sunshine over the next few days. The forecast calls for varied weather patterns, making it essential to stay informed. According to the National Weather Service, scattered early morning showers are expected on...
Stormy weather returns as Fourth of July celebrations ramp up
ST. LOUIS – Early morning sub-severe thunderstorms will bring some heavy rain to the region to start our Wednesday. This will be the first of several rounds of rain and storms that we will be tracking over the next 48 hours. The morning rain will fade as the sun comes up. Hot and humid Wednesday, […]
Pritzker Signs Bill to Increase Party Power in Primary Elections
Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state’s voter registration database are now law after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill on Monday. The legislation, containing several unrelated election measures, passed near the end of the legislature’s spring session on a vote of 68-38 in...
Pritzker says he still supports Biden after poor debate performance; some Democrats express concern
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was on the national stage Tuesday night, telling CNN's Kaitlan Collins he still supports President Joe Biden despite his poor debate performance last week."I think that there's a healthy discussion going on within the Democratic Party," Pritzker said. "We tolerate dissent, and we think it's good for democracy to have this conversation. And, you know, for, for me anyway, my word is my bond. You know, I honor my commitments. Joe Biden is going to be our nominee, unless he decides otherwise."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe president has been facing mounting...
Nearly 150 new Illinois ZIP codes added to high-risk lead testing list
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Starting this month, 1-, 2- and 3-year-old children living in nearly 150 communities in Illinois will need their blood screened for lead, a test that wasn't previously required in those parts of the state.The Illinois Department of Public Health announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes this year, including more than a dozen in Cook County, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. A total of nearly 1,200 ZIP codes in Illinois now are considered high-risk for lead exposure."There is no safe level of lead in the blood," said Illinois...
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