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An Essential Company Now Makes Unexpected Layoffs in Illinois
An essential company now makes unexpected layoffs in Illinois after addressing a significant $6.6 million budget shortfall. Howard Brown Health, a key healthcare provider in Chicago, laid off a total of 43 employees on Monday. Interim CEO Robin Gay acknowledged the challenging situation in a letter to employees, stating, “We...
ISP Improves Crash Investigation and Safety Techniques During Testing and Research Event
JOLIET – To help with traffic crash investigations, as well as identify best practices to keep officers safe, the Illinois State Police (ISP) participated in the Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators crash testing event on June 26-28, 2024. The event took place at the Route 66 Raceway in...
Illinois State Representative Honors Farmer at Recent Field Day
Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook participated in the 2024 Dudley Smith Farm Field Day at the Dudley Smith Initiative Farm in Christian County, a 228-acre research site focused on advancing Illinois agriculture. The event featured discussions on cover crops, soil testing, agronomy research, and farm-to-plate operations. A special highlight was...
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
John Deere layoffs continue as over 800 jobs are cut in Iowa, Illinois
Hit by inflation and plummeting demand as agricultural prices turn down, John Deere is continuing layoffs, announcing Monday it will cut 813 employees from plants in Iowa and Illinois. Iowa's Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification website showed 211 being eliminated at the company’s Davenport plant and 99 in Dubuque, effective...
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
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...
1969 - Driver's Home is Keokuk's Claim to Fame
Ernie Derr is flanked by his son, Mike, and the rest of his crew. Keokuk, Iowa (July 2, 1969) – Ernie Derr has won more late model stock car championships in a recognized circuit than any other driver. He has won nine IMCA (International Motor Contest Association) titles, which makes the 46-year-old Keokuk man racing's most unbelievable champion.
9 new laws in Illinois go into effect Monday. Here's what to know.
CHICAGO (CBS) — The state of Illinois will enter a new fiscal year on Monday, and nine new laws will go into effect.From a minimum wage increase to new protections for young social media stars, these laws will go into and impact thousands of residents statewide.Among the most notable legislation going into effect include undocumented immigrants who have yet to apply for legal residency and are currently living in Illinois will be permitted to obtain a state driver's license.Applicants must pass the driving test, secure valid insurance, and prove that they have lived in Illinois for at least a year....
New law allows 14 1/2-year-olds to drive to work in Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa — New Iowa legislation that takes effect July 1 now allows students within the state to obtain a driver's license for work at the age of 14 and a half. These students could already get a license to drive to school, but the rule was changed due to Senate File 2109, enacted during the 2024 legislative session.
Missouri state budget sets aside $1.5M for advanced DNA testing of backlog of unidentified bodies
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed the new state budget into law on Friday, and while it's packed with many things that keep our state running, there's a new portion of the budget that will help identify remains that have been unidentified for years. On April 17,...
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