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Illinois quick hits: Young driver admits fault in fatal semi-crash; tax dollars for grocery stores announced
Young driver admits fault in fatal semi-crash A federal report on a tanker truck crash a year ago in central Illinois that spilled a toxic chemical and killed five people includes an interview with a 17-year-old Ohio girl who concedes that she cut off the truck when she passed it with the minivan she was driving. About 500 people were evacuated for hours after the accident to spare them exposure to the hazardous plume from the chemical used by farmers to add nitrogen fertilizer to...
Illinois lawmakers want independent audit of facility at center of abuse claims
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Senate Republicans on Friday filed a resolution calling for an independent audit of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation. The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, at 5001 S. Michigan Ave.Lawmakers are calling for an audit outside of the executive branch to review the abuse, how staff members with criminal records were hired, and what they consider an attempted...
Here's how many Tesla Cybertrucks are registered in Illinois
Tank-like, straight out of "Dune" electric Cybertrucks are becoming more visible on Chicago streets. The big picture: Tesla's electric pickup truck ranks third (out of four) on Car and Driver's list of "Best EV Pickup Trucks" behind trucks from Ford and Rivian, the latter of which is manufactured in Illinois.
Forget Coffee & Wine—Fall in Love with Apple Cider Flights In Illinois
This fall, I’m ditching the coffee, wine, and mimosa flights and going all in on apple cider flights. And guess what? One hotspot in Illinois just made it super easy to do get my hands on some!. I just went to Vegas for vacation and got mimosa drunk. They...
Federal agency files against Illinois' swipe fee prohibition for tax and tips
(The Center Square) – Several groups have filed legal challenges against an Illinois law regarding interchange fees. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act doesn’t ban or restrict credit card swipe fees, but it limits banks from charging interchange fees on tax and tip revenues. The law, which was backed by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, was the first such statute in the country. Banking trade groups argued in court that the...
Pritzker to lead Illinois trade mission to Japan
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as a delegation made up of business, education and government leaders from around the state will depart on a trade mission to Japan to focus on key growth industries for the state. Japan is Illinois’ 8th largest export market, totaling $2.59 billion in 2023. Japanese imports to […]
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Illinois: Nearly Fivefold Increase Reported by CDC
CHICAGO – Cases of whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness, have surged dramatically across Illinois, with the state seeing nearly five times as many cases this year compared to last, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health experts believe this alarming rise is linked to a decline in vaccination rates following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois early voting for the 2024 election is underway. Here's how to cast your vote
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day across the nation, but there are several early voting options available for voters in Illinois before then.Candidates for federal, state, and local offices will be on the ballot for the 2024 general election.When does early voting start and end in Illinois?Illinois is one of 39 states that offer early voting options to all eligible voters for any reason.The time for early voting in Illinois starts on the 40th day before an election and lasts through the day before Election Day, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.The specific in-person early...
Illinois Tops Charts as Best State for Teachers in America
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our world, guiding and shaping the minds of tomorrow amidst a rapidly changing landscape. In Illinois, we're lucky enough to have some of the best educators in the country. As technology evolves, the role of educators becomes even more pivotal. Imagine having an AI...
Illinois Dept. of Insurance Helps Reunite Families with Over $8.5 Million
Millions of dollars in life insurance benefits go unclaimed each year, but the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) is working to change that. READ MORE: FEMA Inspections May Be Needed Storm Relief in Winnebago Co. According to a press release from the IDOI, the Life Policy Locator service has helped...
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