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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, Ill. – 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
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 diesel fuel tax ...
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.
New Protections for Freelance Workers Take Effect in Illinois, Ensuring Timely Payments
Freelance Workforce Shields Strengthened in Illinois. Illinois has ushered in a new era of worker rights, particularly for those in the freelance sector. July 1 marks the day when a streak of legislative developments took effect, promising improved livelihoods for countless residents. Among these, one law stands out for its immediate impact on the growing freelance economy in Illinois.
Illinois Ramping Up Efforts to Stop Horrific Human Trafficking
If I were given superpowers to stop just one injustice in the world, it would likely be this one. Human trafficking is a horrific crime and the state of Illinois is ramping up efforts to crack down on those that exploit the safety and freedom of others. The Illinois State...
9 new laws in Illinois go into effect Monday. Here's what to know.
CHICAGO (CBS) — The state of Illinois will enter a new fiscal year on Monday, and nine new laws will go into effect.From a minimum wage increase to new protections for young social media stars, these laws will go into and impact thousands of residents statewide.Among the most notable legislation going into effect include undocumented immigrants who have yet to apply for legal residency and are currently living in Illinois will be permitted to obtain a state driver's license.Applicants must pass the driving test, secure valid insurance, and prove that they have lived in Illinois for at least a year....
New Report Out Of Illinois Shows How For-Profit Colleges Are Not Benefiting Students
A new study from news outlet WBEZ has concluded that students are not benefiting from Illinois for-profit colleges. The research, which analyzed federal data in addition to surveying more than 250 current and former students, determined that students finds themselves in a worse situation after attending for-profit colleges in Illinois. The students, according to the… Continue reading New Report Out Of Illinois Shows How For-Profit Colleges Are Not Benefiting Students
Illinois iLottery winner didn’t believe he won the jackpot
CHICAGO (WMBD) — A lucky iLottery player recently hit the jackpot. According to an Illinois Lottery news release, the winner won $986,932 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery app. “I had just come in from walking the dog and was about to hit the hay when...
Illinois Woman Loses Pants After Falling On Treadmill [VIDEO]
This woman from Illinois found the life hack to getting ripped at the gym. The only things you need: a treadmill and leggings. If you thought you're already putting yourself out there and working out at a public gym, wait until you hear what happened to Alyssa Konkel. It was...
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