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Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Bethany, IDCFS expand Nurturing Parenting Program
Bethany for Children & Families and the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (IDCFS) are teaming up to teach more parents how to care for their children. Bethany is expanding its Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), which teaches healthy parenting skills as an alternative to abusive or neglectful practices. In the past, Bethany has provided […]
Banks file lawsuit challenging Illinois credit card fee law
A coalition of banking groups on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law they say would create costly chaos in their industry and headaches for consumers. The law blocks banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a small fee on taxes and tips. Illinois earlier this year became the first state in the nation to enact such a law, prompting outrage and an ...
Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.
Housing providers are squeezed by rising insurance costs, driving rents up. Unlike other states, Illinois can do little about it
CHICAGO - Stuart Handler runs a company that owns and manages 47 properties, with a total of 6,000 apartments throughout the Chicago area. For 2024, the insurance premium on his portfolio of properties increased about 150%, and his deductible climbed from $100,000 to $1 million. The jump in insurance costs...
Pritzker says Trump is the loser after former president's remarks on X with Musk
(The Center Square) – After being called a “real loser” by former President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said it’s Trump who is the loser. Elon Musk, the owner of X, formerly Twitter, hosted a more than two hour discussion with Trump on the social media platform Monday, where Trump discussed being shot in the ear, the economy, foreign and domestic policy and government efficiency. Trump wants to get...
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot. President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci. A White House official told The Hill the...
GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Grayville City Council met on Monday evening, making significant decisions and announcements. The city approved a bid of $2,676 from Brad and Denise Schroeder for the purchase of property at 122 S 3rd Street. Additionally, Bobbie Hatcher, who currently serves as the Chief of Police, was appointed as the City Administrator/City Clerk, effective September 1st.
Ferrell Hospital Family Practice to reopen Aug. 19
ELDORADO, Ill. (KFVS) - Ferrell Hospital Family Practice is set to reopen after extensive flood damage at the hospital in Eldorado on May 8. The Family Practice clinic will reopen on Monday, August 19, which comes a couple of weeks after the main hospital reopened. According to hospital leaders, the...
Suspected drunk driver arrested after nearly hitting deputy head-on, GCSO says
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A 26-year-old man from Cincinnati is behind bars after the sheriff’s office says he almost crashed into a deputy Thursday night in Gibson County. Around 10 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a Chevy Silverado on I-69 had hit a guardrail and didn’t stop.
Traffic alert issued for boaters on the Ohio River near downtown Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Attention boaters!. If you’re planning on hitting the water this weekend, Vanderburgh County EMA is urging you to use caution when boating near downtown Evansville. EMA officials say the Corps of Engineers is working on their “pump out project” Saturday and Sunday. Officials...
Couple charged in neglect death of man left on couch in own waste
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Two people in Evansville are charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Our cameras were there as 49-year-old Carmen Groves and 60-year-old Frederick Groves were arrested. They’ve now been booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail. Police say, in June, Frederick Groves called 911...
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