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Illinois’ Operation Fallen Flags Properly Retires U.S. Flags
The members of "Operation Fallen Flag" with the help of the "Glory Truck" assist Rockford, Illinois area residents in properly retiring their American flags. Operation Fallen Flags And The Glory Truck In Illinois. I will go out of my way to support certain types of benefits. Right there around the...
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...
Here Are Illinois’ New Taxes And Laws That Started On July 1st
Normally, you'd have to wait until January to see what new laws and/or rules and regulations the lawmakers down in Springfield saw fit to pass and send to the governor's desk for signature into law. I hesitate to use the word "luckily" here, but you don't have to wait until...
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...
4th of July weekend weather outlook
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Rain and storms may interfere with cookouts and 4th of July fireworks. Expects highs in the 80s through Tuesday. Here’s your 7-day outlook. You can always find the forecast and radar on the Capitol City Now weather page or get weather updates on the Capitol City Now app.
Rev. Dr. Cary Beckwith shares hope for the future through community outreach
Rev. Dr. Cary Beckwith serves Springfield Grace United Methodist Church. He spoke to Community Voices about the church’s role in improving life in Springfield through community engagement including its Serving with Amazing Grace or SWAG program.
2 killed, 1 wounded in 2 separate Chicago expressway shootings, Illinois State Police say
Two people were killed and another wounded in two separate expressway shootings in Chicago Wednesday, Illinois State Police said.Authorities are working to figure out if road rage was possibly involved in one of the shootings.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIllinois State Police said the first shots were fired just after 2 a.m. on the Interstate 55 northbound ramp to southbound Interstate 94 at Halsted Street.ISP said they responded to a single-car crash, and found one person fatally shot on the scene, in a maroon-colored minivanThe investigation snarled traffic for hours before troopers finally reopened the expressway...
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Illinois’ gun ban remains in place, but rights advocates say days are numbered
(The Center Square) – Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has said it won’t take unfinished cases challenging Illinois’ gun ban without final judgment from the appeals court, it’s back to the lower courts. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas declined to hear cases from Illinoisans suing over gun bans. The opposing sides of the debate see Tuesday’s outcome differently. Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted Illinois’ ban on the sale and...
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...
Colorado’s quantum tech hub beats Illinois for coveted federal award
After President Joe Biden's administration designated the Mountain West’s quantum industry as one of 31 tech hubs in October, Colorado state leaders hoped the region would get on the program's shortlist for more funding — and more recognition. The second phase of the new federal tech hub program was a key part in cementing Colorado as the center of the quantum computing industry. This week, state leaders got what they...
What fireworks are allowed in Illinois?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — As Americans get ready to celebrate Independence Day, most fireworks remain illegal to use in Illinois. Illinois is one of only three states that do not allow some or all types of “consumer” fireworks according to the state’s Pyrotechnic Use Act which bans the use of: According to WGN, anyone found in possession of a […]
Undocumented migrants can now get a driver’s license in Illinois. Here’s how:
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Starting Monday, July 1st, migrants who have illegally entered the United States and are living in Illinois can receive a standard driver’s license or state ID. Previously, undocumented migrants were able to obtain a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDL), adorned with a purple stripe and the words “Not Valid for Identification.” […]
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
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,
Crash in Winneshiek County, Iowa leaves Illinois man dead
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KTTC) – An Illinois man is dead after a single vehicle crash in northeast Iowa. It happened around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon on Highway 9 near 260th Avenue, west of Decorah. According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, a witness called 911 and said an SUV...
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