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Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday creating a new cabinet-level state agency dedicated to early childhood education and development. The new Department of Early Childhood, which will become operational in July 2026, will take over programs currently housed across three state agencies, including funding for preschool programs, child care centers and the licensing of day care centers.
Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley says President Biden should leave race
North Side U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley said he thinks President Joe Biden should cede his spot on the 2024 ballot.The veteran congressman said he'd rather be doing anything other than talking about Biden's fitness for office, or lack thereof.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Four years ago Joe Biden did our country and our democracy a great service by beating Donald Trump. I'm not sure he can do it again this time," he said.In the days since President Biden's halting debate, Quigley said the president hasn't given him confidence he can carry through another election.MORE: ABC News...
Illinois State Trooper hospitalized after being struck by car on I-94, driver cited
CHICAGO - An Illinois State Trooper is hospitalized after being struck by an oncoming vehicle on I-94 while responding to a crash overnight. The incident happened just before 3 a.m. Friday on I-94 near 75th Street. The trooper was assisting a driver involved in a separate crash on the passenger's...
Unsettled pattern with on and off rain chances ahead
It was a bit of a cooler day across the Stateline today with a few spotty showers amid mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures only reached the upper 70s for most, compared to the low 80s like yesterday. This was a perfect example of scattered showers throughout the afternoon and evening. While...
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Vandals destroy Gaza hostage posters at Illinois congressman’s Capitol Hill office
Posters of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including eight Americans, were torn from the wall of Rep. Brad Schneider's Capitol Hill office in a "vile act of hate" on Independence Day, the congressman said Friday.
Illinois quick hits: Mayor pushing back on property tax hikes; electric van fires being investigated
Mayor pushing back on property tax hikes A group of northern Illinois mayors are pushing back after resident’s property tax bills skyrocketed. Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark is included and is pursuing efforts to address the surging property tax bills. Clark said Harvey was one of 15 south suburban communities that saw increases of 30% or more in property taxes. During a news conference, Clark said his administration is calling for support for other communities to commit to a “hold the tax” pledge. ...
Illinois police are making more traffic stops: Study
(WTVO) — New data showed Illinois police made more traffic stops in 2023 than the year before. The Department of Transportation’s study shows stops are up 12%, the highest since 2019. 4 out of 5 police agencies reported they stopped more Black and Latino drivers compared to White drivers. Black drivers were more likely to […]
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