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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.
Healthcare waiver to expand Medicaid coverage gets federal approval
The Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver was federally approved July 2, allowing the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to expand Medicaid coverage. That additional coverage is expected to help address root causes of health disparities, according to an Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker press release. That includes housing and...
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...
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Former Clinton YMCA to be redeveloped
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The former YMCA in Clinton is set to be redeveloped and remodeled, the city says. The site has not been updated or properly cared for over the last decade and was vacated in January 2021, according to the city. The city said that the building is...
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...
Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Hobby Show
MORRISON, IL - Jensen Grams of Morrison took Best of Show Honors in Division I, Carter Cruse of Prophetstown took Best of Show Honors in Division II, and Briar Vandermyde of Morrison took Best of Show Honors in Division III at the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair's Junior Hobby Show.
August 15 Third Thursday Welcomes Fair-Goers
Whiteside County Fair attendees would do well to begin Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, with a visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL. Complimentary baked treats include Chocolate-Cherry Bars; Cinnamon Rolls; Orange Muffins; Zucchini Cake. Third Thursday [of each month] is a...
Lyndon Board Approves Purchase of New Garbage Truck
Lyndon’s Board of Trustees has agreed to buy a new garbage truck, though they’ll need to hold a special meeting or two before they can finalize the purchase. The village’s current garbage truck needs at least $50,000 in repairs, the board learned last month. Most garbage trucks last 10 years, but the village’s Freightliner is 17 years old. The board debated whether to fix it or get quotes for a new one at their finance meeting in July.
Grant helps Augustana revise 1st year curriculum
A new grant is helping Augustana College revise its first year general education curriculum and offer professional development for its faculty. College Provost Dr. Dianna Shandy says Augustana has been awarded a $25,000 Cornerstone: Learning for Living planning grant from the Teagle Foundation. The funds will be used for faculty professional development and to revise […]
Deere Stock Up As Company Beats Third-Quarter Revenue Projections
(Moline, IL) -- Leaders at Deere & Company are citing recent layoffs at the ag equipment manufacturer's factories and offices for helping the company beat third-quarter revenue projections. John May, Deere & Company, CEO says the layoffs were "all about taking out excess costs and restructuring the business to function...
Moline Sets Record For August 15th Rainfall
(Moline, IL) -- One of the Quad Cities set a rainfall record yesterday. Rainfall both yesterday morning, and during storms last night, dropped 2.02-inches in Moline. We could see some scattered afternoon storms today and Saturday in the Quad Cities before things dry out Sunday. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
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