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Undocumented Illinois residents can now get standard driver's licenses
Under provisions of a new law, undocumented residents in Illinois are now eligible to receive four-year driver’s licenses. According to HB 3882, which went into effect July 1, those residents can now receive standard licenses and identification cards instead of the previously issued Temporary Visitor’s Driver’s License.
Local broadcast family leaves Illinois radio broadcast industry selling remaining stations
After almost 70 years, the Neuhoff Family has exited the Central Illinois broadcast radio industry in a final agreement to sell several radio channels. Neuhoff Family Limited Partnership announced on Monday an agreement between Neuhoff Media LLC in Springfield and Bloomington to sell seven different channels to Woodward Communications, Inc, or WCI.
Black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses opening and expanding in Illinois
After years of struggling to get off the ground, several Black-owned cannabis businesses recently have opened or expanded in Illinois, bucking the trend of companies that haven't been able to acquire financing to get going. One of the recent openings is the self-described Black-, Latino-, veteran- and queer-owned SWAY dispensary...
Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
Local WWII veteran's Purple Heart returned to family 82 years after it was first awarded
The Illinois Treasurer’s Office has returned another missing Purple Heart. The latest medal has been returned to the family of Jerome Even of Park Ridge. He was awarded the Purple Heart in 1942 for his service during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Illinois governor finally signs key agreement to protect Great Lakes from invasive carp
Illinois has signed onto a key agreement that will unlock federal funds for a must-anticipated project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker had until the end of June to sign a partnership agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the project would face additional costs and delays. He waited until the end.
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...
Homeless man dies after being struck by train in Philo, investigation ongoing
PHILO, Ill. (WICS) — On Wednesday, July 3, at approximately 2:09p.m., Champaign County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Marathon business at 102 S. Lincoln in Philo for report of a homeless person causing problems for the clerk who was working. While deputies were enroute, they were advised...
Downs, IL – Stanley Miller Killed in Collision on IL 150 at East Rd
Downs, IL (July 2, 2024) – A man from Crystal Lake is being identified as the victim of a fatal crash Monday night. The McLean County Coroner says Stanley M. Miller, 62, was pronounced dead at the scene. The events leading up to the collision are still unknown, and officers did not say how many people were hospitalized as a result of the crash. The incident happened at around 8:45 p.m. on Monday on Illinois Highway 150, west of McLean County and close to East Road in Downs. The crash remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and Illinois State Police.
University of Illinois Police phone outage: Use alternate numbers for assistance
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — University of Illinois Police Department phones are down. Please call 217-333-8911 or 911 if you need police assistance. We will update you when more information is available.
City of Champaign names new Public Works Director
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Champaign officially has a new Public Works Director. The city announced on Wednesday that City Manager Dorothy Ann David appointed Terry Lusby Jr. to serve as Public Works Director. He replaces Khalil Zaied, who resigned in February. “I am thrilled and privileged to be selected as Champaign’s next […]
Champaign County plans next hazardous waste collection event
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The cities of Champaign and Urbana are coming together to plan a collection of household hazardous waste. The event will take place Saturday, August 17 in the southwest parking lot of the State Farm Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some items accepted at the collection event include oil-based paints, […]
UPDATE: Sholem Aquatic Center to reopen July 4th
Update at 4:43 p.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The main pool at the Sholem Aquatic Center will officially reopen for Independence Day. Sholem staff made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday afternoon. All amenities will once again become available starting Thursday. They thanked their operations staff for their quick work, and the community for their […]
Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 827 | Jeremiah Fears decommits; Overreacting to limited practice video
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss four-star 2025 guard Jeremiah Fears' decommitment, why it makes sense for Fears and why it makes sense for Illinois and what's next in the Illini's 2025 pursuits. The guys then overanalyze practice video released by Illinois basketball, what excites them the most, what they're skeptical of most and what they next want to see. The guys then discuss the five Illini who will play in the NBA Summer League.
Illinois Schedule Preview, Sept. 20: Run Offense Key Against Nebraska In Big Ten Opener
A healthy, productive dose of Kaden Feagin, Josh McCray and even Luke Altmyer could be the key for the Illinois Fighting Illini against the Nebraska Cornhuskers
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