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Report: Housing is less affordable due to red tape in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new report found that Illinois had the third-worst rate in the nation for building new housing units in 2023, with the main culprit being over regulation. Illinois Policy Institute found that government regulations account for nearly $70,000 of the $292,000 median home price in the state. Researcher Ravi Mishra said that is preventing new housing construction and aggravating a housing shortage, leading to higher prices...
Illinois Has A New Group Of Young People To Brag After A National Skills Competition
Dozens of Illinois students are celebrating national success this summer, thanks to their experience for workforce development through SkillsUSA Illinois. Illinois set a record with 100 students finishing in the top 10 at the recent SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in late June in Atlanta, Georgia. Students from...
Illinois man takes plea deal in fatal 2023 shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 30-year-old Illinois man accepted a plea agreement Tuesday in connection with the fatal 2023 shooting of a Fort Wayne man. Jesse Shears was one of four people charged with murder in connection with the death of 40-year-old Dennis Starr of Fort Wayne. Samuel Evans III, 51, 24-year-old Samuel Evans IV and 26-year-old Lexus Evans, a father and his two children, were also charged in the case.
Illinois announces new $140M federal investment for quantum computing research
Governor J.B. Pritzker joined federal and state leaders to reveal a federal investment in Illinois.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe new $140 million investment sets Illinois to lead the way in quantum computing research.The federal funds will go directly into a new research center in the state in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA."We are positioning ourselves here as a national hub of quantum technology development and in turn the prosperity that can come from the economic benefits of it," Pritzker said.The governor says the top quantum companies and researchers will now compete to come to Illinois to take part.
Madigan lawyers seek dismissal of 14 counts against ex-House speaker, citing Supreme Court ruling
Lawyers for Michael Madigan have asked a federal judge to dismiss 14 criminal counts against the former Illinois House speaker, arguing they have been “upended” by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in an Indiana corruption case. U.S. District Judge John Blakey did not address Madigan’s 73-page motion...
Ameren continues to work to restore power across Illinois
6:30 p.m. update: CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The number of power outages across Central Illinois continues to diminish as Ameren workers address the issues. In Champaign County, 450 are still without electricity. Meanwhile, 25 Macon County households are in need of power. Vermilion County has only 11 outages left to attend to. 4 p.m. update: […]
Maaco Opens 16th Location in Illinois
Maaco announced that Bobby Kehagias has opened Maaco’s newest retail center located at 3232 W. Grandville, Waukegan, Ill. Kehagias has had a longtime passion for the automotive industry and has loved being around cars since he was a child. After a 25-year corporate career for a retail company, Kehagias wanted to pivot to a new path that revolves around one of his passions — cars.
Monticello man charged with cruelty to animals
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — A man in Monticello is being charged with animal cruelty. Court records show Devon Guttner has been charged with four misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. He has pleaded not guilty. The Piatt County Jail confirmed that Guttner was held in their custody Tuesday morning. He was given pre-trial release, according […]
Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
Winners announced for Mt Zion Chamber Curb Appeal Challenge
July 16, 2024 – The Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its first Curb Appeal Challenge aimed at enhancing the visual appeal of the local businesses in Mt. Zion. The Best Signage and Façade winner was Decatur Orthopedic Center. DOC was recognized for outstanding integration...
Two Cerro Gordo Bronco Softball Divisions are 2024 CICY Champions
Juniors #1 (Durbin). Undefeated season. Front Row left to right: Grace Earles, Madelyn Somers, Brooklyn Dupont, Mya Durbin, Ramie Shaffer, Makenna Liming. Back Row left to right: Coach Mike Earles, Abriell Roberts, Addison Frantz, Savannah Throneburg, Rylyn Petty, Peyton Alblinger, Coach Danny Durbin. Not pictured: Tawny Purcell, Madisen Callaway. Freshman...
Locals Hoss, Deschler hoping to make State Am waves
Jul. 17—URBANA — As 1:45 rolled around Tuesday afternoon, the starter on the Atkins Golf Club's No. 10 hole's tee box was about to start listing some guidelines to the three golfers scheduled to tee off five minutes later. But there were only two golfers there. Moments later, Tim Hoss Jr. appeared from around the corner, rushing toward the rest of his group with his clubs rolling just as fast ...
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