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As Illinois subsidizes EV industry, auto analyst says gas-powered engines here to stay
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois has been on a fast track to get motorists to buy electric vehicles, but an auto analyst says gas-powered engines will be around for some time. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, whose goal is to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads within six years, has admitted that […]
Pain at the pump: New Illinois gas tax kicks in today
The state tax on gasoline in Illinois went up two cents, to 47 cents per gallon. It’s all due to a state law passed five years ago that set increases based on inflation and the Consumer Price Index to pay for construction projects.
Believe It Or Not, Illinois Is One Of The Safest States At Night
I would've never considered Illinois a safe place at night but apparently, I need to re-evaluate that decision because a new study ranks our state high for being safe after dark. Illinois Is One Of The Safest States For A Night Out. You can divide Illinois into two regions. One...
Missouri & Illinois in the Danger Zone for Big Hail, Wind Tuesday
If you value your vehicle's exterior, you might want to park it under something Tuesday evening if you live in Missouri or Illinois. Both states are in the danger zone for explosive thunderstorm development that could include big hail and damaging wind Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service out of...
Look To The Sky Because Air Shows Coming To IL & WI This Summer
If you're looking for some family entertainment this summer, I highly suggest checking out an airshow in Illinois or Wisconsin. One of my favorite things to do in the summer as a kid was going to air shows. Growing up, it seemed like they were happening all the time. It was one of those things I remember my whole family enjoyed so we went whenever possible.
New Illinois laws take effect today • Chaos erupts after Pride celebration • Illinois woman wins $1M lottery
MONDAY NEWS FLASH - With the arrival of summer, there are a few new laws that will hit the books starting in July. Here is a list of new laws that will take effect in Chicago and throughout Illinois starting next month. Chicago paid leave and paid sick leave. All...
Illinois great-grandmother wins $1M with scratch-off ticket
ADDISON, Ill. - A suburban great-grandmother became a millionaire with a winning scratch-off ticket purchased in Illinois. Pamela Arscott, of Franklin Park, bought the winning $1,000,000 Celebration Instant Ticket at a Walmart located at 1050 N. Rohlwing Road in Addison. Arscott said she didn't check the ticket until the next...
Research and Honors, July 2024
Research and Honors is a monthly column of the Illinois State Report newsletter, celebrating recent Honors, Publications, and Presentations of faculty and staff. Rajeev Goel, ECO, was ranked in the Top 10 (#8) Highly Ranked Scholars worldwide, lifetime, across disciplines (including economics, political science, etc.) by ScholarGPS. According to ScholarGPS, “Highly Ranked Scholars™ are the most productive (number of publications) authors whose works are of profound impact (citations) and of utmost quality (h-index).”
Police pursuit from Missouri ends in serious crash in Illinois
PONTOON BEACH, Mo. – A police chase beginning in Missouri crosses into Illinois before ending in a serious crash. County police say that the incident all began a little after midnight in the Jennings area of north St. Louis County. The incident started when an officer from the City of Jennings Precinct attempted to stop […]
Changes to driver’s license eligibility for immigrants, gas tax hike on tap July 1
Beginning Monday, motorists who are not U.S. citizens will be able to acquire a standard Illinois driver’s license as the result of a law meant to alleviate a stigma for immigrants in their interactions with law enforcement and expand their abilities to seek consumer services. In addition, an annual state gas tax hike tied to inflation kicks in, bringing the levy to 47 cents a gallon while the ...
Chief Switzer Reminds If It Goes Boom, it is Illegal in Illinois
As the 4th of July holiday nears, Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer reminds residents that fireworks in Illinois are illegal:. “The bottle rockets, the firecrackers, and any of the bigger ordinance that you shoot up in the sky and is an actual firework, all of that stuff is illegal in the state of Illinois. The only things that are legal in Illinois are the low end things that most people don’t find fun, the sparklers, the little snake things, the little smoke devices, those are legal in the state of Illinois. One of the big things with fireworks are injuries that occur mostly around July 4th. 44 percent of burn injuries that go into the emergency rooms around the 4th of July are caused by fireworks and one third of those injuries are of kids between the ages of 10 and 14 years old.”
Illinois Heatwave and Storms Could Threaten July 4th Celebrations
Central Illinois – A sweltering heatwave and multiple thunderstorms are forecasted to hit Central Illinois this week, potentially disrupting July 4th festivities. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, temperatures are set to climb significantly by midweek, reaching highs between 85-94 degrees Fahrenheit. The oppressive heat will be accompanied by increased humidity and a series of thunderstorms.
Illinois Trying to Ban Gas-Powered Vehicles By 2035?
I don't want to be the old man on the porch constantly complaining about why things have to change and wishing we could go back 30 years to "the good times", but there's a new proposal in Illinois that wants to ban gas-powered vehicles by the year 2035 and I'm grumpy about it.
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