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Lutheran Senior Services, Diakon agreement to combine comes to fruition
Diakon Senior Living operations and its four continuing care retirement / life plan communities officially became part of Lutheran Senior Services on Monday. The action marks the completion of an agreement signed in March. LSS ranked 15th in the country on the 2023 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of largest not-for-profit...
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.
Illinois Finally Signs Agreement to Build $1B Invasive Carp Barrier, Now That the State Isn’t on the Hook for Entire Lifelong Maintenance Tab
After months of negotiations, Illinois finally signed onto a project partnership agreement this week with the state of Michigan and the Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with construction of what’s largely viewed as the last line of defense against invasive carp entering the Great Lakes. The best...
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...
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
High-risk lead exposure ZIP codes added to 11 Central IL counties: IDPH
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health has added nearly 150 ZIP codes to its list of high-risk lead exposure areas for children. An algorithm looks at different risk factors to determine high-risk ZIP codes. 60 Illinois counties are represented within the new additions. The amount of high-risk ZIP codes in Illinois now […]
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
West Nile Virus still a concern, especially with recent rains
It might not be the really big deal it first was when it was first discovered, but for the Knox County Health Department, West Nile Virus is still a big enough deal. Health Department officials say they still test for the mosquito-borne disease through mosquito pools, and in several different types of dead birds that might transmit the disease to mosquitoes.
Black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses opening and expanding in Illinois
After years of struggling to get off the ground, several Black-owned cannabis businesses recently have opened or expanded in Illinois, bucking the trend of companies that haven't been able to acquire financing to get going. One of the recent openings is the self-described Black-, Latino-, veteran- and queer-owned SWAY dispensary...
Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
Two facing charges after dog mauling incident
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two people were charged with felonies for failing to comply with orders from animal control officers to keep their dogs confined as they had bitten others in the past. The two counts of failing to comply, resulting in serious physical injury, come after their dog...
More heavy rain in area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning
Some tornado warnings were issued close to the area Tuesday, but the biggest problem seems to be more heavy rain. later on in the night. While one tornado report near the Quad Cities was sent to the National Weather Service Tuesday evening, that turned out to be unfounded based on damage and video from the area.
Man who died after being found unresponsive at Peoria County Jail has been identified
The Peoria County Coroner's Office has released the name of the 31-year-old man who died early Tuesday morning after he was found unresponsive in a holding cell at the Peoria County Jail. Wayne Hatton of Peoria died at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, according to a news...
Peoria men's clothing store plans to close mall location in July
That Guy's Secret will close its storefront at Northwoods Mall after a final day on July 20. A July 1 Facebook post read in part: "Everything must go as we prepare to close our doors. Grab your favorite items at discounted prices before it’s too late. Hurry in and join us for our farewell sales event!"
'Asset to our city': New Peoria restaurant one step closer to securing a liquor license
A recently opened Peoria restaurant is working to secure a liquor license this month. Pop-Up Chicken Shop, which also features The Love Shack, went before the Peoria Liquor Commission on July 1. The establishment − located at 800 SW Adams St. Suite 106, Peoria − opened without alcohol on June 25.
Celebrating Pekin, monster trucks and more: 5 things to do near Peoria this weekend
July is full of activities. Here are five events you might want to check out in the Peoria area this weekend. "The World's Greatest Live Pink Floyd Show," Brit Floyd, will bring their 2024 World Tour to the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5. The concert will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Division Bell" album. Tickets start at $30.25 and can be purchased online at www.peoriaciviccenter.com.
Spectators already claiming spots for highly anticipated Red, White, and Boom
PEORIA (25News Now) - The countdown is on to what’s being called the biggest fireworks show in the state, and both sides of the River City are prepared for the crowd. On extremely busy Fourth of July weekends, police have estimated seeing up to 200,000 people at the Red, White, and Boom fireworks show. Midwest Communications General Manager Mike Wild thinks it could be one of those years.
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