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In CNN interview, Gov. J.B. Pritzker indicates he’s under consideration for VP slot
In the strongest indication yet that he is under active consideration for the Democratic vice presidential nomination, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday he couldn’t comment on “private discussions” when asked if presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ campaign staff had contacted him for vetting as she seeks a running mate. Appearing on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the ...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Alliant Energy workers return from providing aid in Illinois
Workers from Alliant Energy are able to return the favor so to speak. Alliant Spokesperson Tony Palese says 71 employees, including some from Janesville, just returned from helping to restore power in northern Illinois where 25 confirmed tornados left 430,000 ComEd customers in the dark. Palese says Alliant was able...
These are the highest-paid state employees in Missouri and Illinois
Taxpayer dollars help Missouri and Illinois employ thousands of state workers each year. Some of these workers, usually ones in high-profile capacities or leadership roles, make hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Illinois quick hits: Low-income families to get full child support amount
Low-income families to get full child support amount The Department of Healthcare and Family Services has announced that all child support collected on behalf of Illinois’ low-income families with children who are current or former Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients will be passed through to the family and will no longer be retained by the state. As of July 1, any amount of child support that was collected and...
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
3 Illinois members of Congress skip Netanyahu's speech over Israeli war policy
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, some lawmakers decided not to attend the speech out of their disapproval of his handling of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.Among the members of Congress who said they wouldn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago). Schakowsky was among a group of lawmakers who instead met with the families of Israeli hostages. She said they have growing resentment toward the prime minister and his inaction to end the conflict."These are people that are very...
Big Discount Retailer Closes 3 Of Their 29 Illinois Stores
According to an SEC filing from last month, Big Lots, which was founded here in the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio) 50 years ago, said that they expect to close between 35 and 40 stores across the nation this year. They also said that they plan to open 3 new ones, but...
Over 500 Illinois workers say promised raises have not arrived
Some Illinois workers have said they’re not getting the raise they were promised. Teamsters Local 916 said the Illinois Department of Central Management Services is not paying negotiated wage increases to more than 500 unionized workers.
Doctors say ‘stay inside’ if you have bad lungs after recent wildfires
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — It has been hazy the last few days in the Western U.S. and Canada after recent wildfires. Health experts are warning that some people may want to be careful when outside because of the air quality. Last year in Illinois, there were times in June when the air quality reached unhealthy […]
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