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Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Should Illinois millionaires pay extra tax to fund a property tax relief fund?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Voters in Illinois will get a chance to decide whether Illinois millionaires should pay an additional tax to fund a statewide property tax relief fund. Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn kicked off a campaign Thursday to pass the Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment referendum, a measure that would establish a dedicated […]
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
New Study Says Illinois Has a Surprising Number of Billionaires
Maybe it's just me, but I thought Illinois would have one or two billionaires. It turns out I was in for a surprise. Madison Trust Company has the inside scoop on the number of billionaires across the United States, and the figure for Illinois left me utterly astonished. First, California...
Illinois launches first electric vehicle charging sites under new state program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Interim Director James Jennings today announced the opening of the first four electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the Illinois EPA's Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. The sixteen charging ports at four charging sites are located at gas stations...
United Airlines set to purchase sustainable jet fuel at O’Hare International Airport
(The Center Square) – A major airline is set to become the first in Illinois to buy sustainable jet fuel. United Airlines is set to purchase one million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, at O’Hare International Airport through the end of year. The first supply is set to be delivered in August. The fuel at O’Hare will be derived from fats, oils and greases like used cooking oil, but can also be made from agricultural waste. ...
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000 volts of electricity through the stun cuff on her leg. “I felt like I was being electrocuted,” Fritz told the Illinois Answers Project,...
‘He Died for Nothing’: Illinois Cops Shot 4-Year-Old Held By Suspect as a Human Shield. Outraged Mom Says Police Acted Recklessly, But DA Declined to File Charges
In the weeks since Sonya Massey’s tragic slaying at the hands of an Illinois cop, new details have surfaced about another police killing in the […] ‘He Died for Nothing’: Illinois Cops Shot 4-Year-Old Held By Suspect as a Human Shield. Outraged Mom Says Police Acted Recklessly, But DA Declined to File Charges
UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
Homelessness leads to shorter life expectancy, local study says
The State of Illinois and researchers at UIC have completed a study which concludes that those experiencing homelessness face much shorter life expectancy and are at greater risk of being victims of violence.
Harris and Pritzker separately tout erasing medical debt
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker said recently passed legislation, touted by the Illinois governor and supported at a national level by the vice president, is just big government trying to provide a ‘solution’ to the problem Democrats created. The Illinois legislature \passed a Gov. J.B. Pritzker-Supported measure that eliminates medical debt from an individual's credit report. Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke in favor...
Illinois quick hits: Trump in Chicago; Grand American returns to Sparta
Trump in Chicago Former President Donald Trump will be in Chicago on Wednesday for the National Association of Black Journalists' Convention and Career Fair. Trump is scheduled to take part in a panel at the convention. The session will not be open to the general public. There are expected to be groups protesting outside the Hilton Chicago where the convention is taking place. Homeless have lower life expectancy ...
Flood Watch Issued for East Tennessee, SW North Carolina, SW Virginia Amidst Soaring Temperatures
East Tennessee, southwest North Carolina, and southwest Virginia are under a Flood Watch until late tonight, as reported by the National Weather Service Morristown TN. Conditions that could cause flash flooding—characterized by excessive rainfall—remain a concern, particularly due to the soil already saturated from recent downpours. The flood...
BHC kids camp: A creative, messy and fun time was had by all
Painting, tie dyeing, slime making, and an extremely messy shaving cream war were just a few of the activities kids recently enjoyed at the Kids Craft Camp at the Black Hawk College Community Education Center in Kewanee. The four-day camp for kids ages 6-11 was packed with fun and creative...
Foundation Aims to Make "815 Day" a Day of Service
The City of La Salle Foundation is staking out August 15th as the inaugural community-wide day of service in the city. On that day – also known as 8-15, or “815” – you're encouraged to take part in service projects around La Salle. The big project will be a cleanup of St. Mary's Park at 902 Grant Avenue in La Salle. The work starts at 4:00 on 815 Day. You don't have to have any experience or materials, but donations of clean-up equipment would be welcomed. You help as an individual or as part of a team from work, or a group of friends. Founder Dani Piland says the point is to make a difference in La Salle and encourage adults to show young people how to be good stewards of the community.