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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS: Pritzker keeps economic development at forefront in exclusive interview
With fiscal year 2025 slated to begin Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker continues to tout available state tax incentives and promote Illinois as a site for business development. On the season finale of “Illinois Lawmakers” this week, Pritzker pointed to a pair of developments in East Alton and Normal as proof of his administration’s effectiveness in luring businesses to the state and convincing others to stay.
Stay Safe and Leave Fireworks to the Professionals on July 4th
Approximately 1/4 of all injured persons suffered multiple injuries due to fireworks. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) remind organizations and individuals to leave the fireworks displays to licensed, trained professionals this Fourth of July season. According to the...
Illinois law makes changing gender on out-of-state birth certificate easier
(The Center Square) – Two new measures that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says are LGBTQ+ affirming are now law. One lowers barriers for someone seeking to change the gender on their birth certificate from another state. Another bill requires certain nonprofits to disclose the demographics of board members. Pritzker announced he signed House Bill 5507 Sunday, just before taking to the Chicago Pride Parade. Effective immediately, the measure lowers the barriers for an Illinoisan to get a court finding of fact to change the gender...
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...
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