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Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Drew Baldridge announced as entertainment for Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
CHICAGO, IL (RFD RADIO NETWORK) — Entertainment lined up for the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting later this year. Meet singer/songwriter Drew Baldridge. The Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is Dec. 7-10 at the Palmer House in Chicago.
Illinois ballot could include election security, property tax and IVF questions
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters could see three non-binding referendums on the November ballot once it’s certified next month. The Illinois State Board of Elections said the ballot is set to be certified Aug. 28. Alongside candidates for president, Congress, Statehouse seats and other elected offices, the Illinois General Assembly approved three non binding referendums to ask voters. State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, explained. “First would be an Election...
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Unsettled pattern with on and off rain chances ahead
It was a bit of a cooler day across the Stateline today with a few spotty showers amid mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures only reached the upper 70s for most, compared to the low 80s like yesterday. This was a perfect example of scattered showers throughout the afternoon and evening. While...
Wake Up Tri-Counties Henry and Stark County Health Departments Talk HIV Testing
June 27th is National HIV Testing Day, and the Henry and Stark County Health Departments are offering free HIV rapid tests today for National HIV Testing Day. RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments joined Sean in the studio to talk about HIV testing on Wake Up Tri-Counties.
Pekin Park Foundation holds Bicentennial Bash
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — Pekin Park Foundation is celebrating 200 years of Pekin with a Bicentennial Bash. To celebrate, guests got to experience inflatables, live music, food, and hot air balloon rides at Mineral Springs Park Pavilion in Pekin. Admission for the celebration was free for all guests. Shawn...
Peoria Zoo welcomes new director with open paws
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Zoo has a new director. The new director, Max Lakes, comes to Peoria from the Alexandria Zoo in Louisiana. He says during his childhood the Cincinnati Zoo gave him hope. “So when somebody is looking at, Hey, we want to do something fun...
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