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Illinois’ Largest Privately Owned Water Utilities Seek Rate Increase Amid Lawmaker Scrutiny
The two largest privately owned water utilities in Illinois are seeking to raise rates for a combined 1.5 million customers around the state. Illinois American Water, which serves 1.3 million people, is seeking a $152.4 million rate increase. That corresponds to a $24 per month increase in water service bills and $5 per month increase in wastewater service for the average residential customer.
Illinois Teachers seek real estate/real asset consultant
The $71 billion Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) in Springfield issued RFPs for consulting firms to provide real estate and real asset investment advice. Incumbent firm Stepstone Group is invited to participate in the search, according to a press announcement on the search, which is collecting responses from interested firms until Aug. 14.
Viola Boyz set demo derbies in East Moline, DeWitt
Viola Boyz Demo Promotors will kick off a weekend full of demolition derby action at two local County Fairs in East Moline and DeWitt. Grandstand opens at 5 p.m. and admission is: $15 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 6-12; and free for those 5 and younger. Kicking...
CAM’RON SURPRISES BY SAYING THIS MIDWEST CITY ‘MAY HAVE THE BEST LYRICISTS’
Cam’ron’s recent comments on the city of Chicago and its rap scene have sparked a conversation within the hip-hop community. The Dipset icon’s praise for the Midwest city’s lyricists has surprised many fans, as Chicago is not typically the first city that comes to mind when discussing rap hotspots.
Evening Weather Alert: Isolated Funnel Clouds in SE Iowa, NE Missouri, and Central Illinois
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Reports of funnel clouds have been received west of Washington, IA. Conditions are favorable for isolated funnel clouds with rain showers in southeast Iowa, northeast Missouri, and west central Illinois through 7 PM. These funnel clouds are higher up in the sky and are not anticipated to reach the ground.
NIU Huskies picked by the coaches to finish third in the MAC
CANTON, OH (WTVO/WQRF) — The head coaches in the Mid-American Conference in football have a good vibe about the Northern Illinois University Huskies this year. The Huskies have been picked by the coaches to finish in third place in the conference. The coaches are gathered in Canton this week for the 2024 MAC Football Kickoff […]
OPPD crew returning after supporting power restoration efforts in Iowa, Illinois
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The OPPD crew that traveled to Iowa and Illinois to assist power workers there with restoration after a line major storms rolled through the region is headed back home. In an update Saturday, OPPD said that in addition to general power restoration assistance, their transportation mechanics...
Durbin requests federal help for students hurt by recent college closings
Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is asking the federal government to help students left in the lurch by the abrupt closings of two Chicago-area colleges this month. In a letter Friday to the U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Durbin asked that the feds “take immediate action to assist students” of Northwestern College and the American Academy of Art College. Both schools closed in early July, citing financial struggles.
Progressives, conservatives push to eliminate ‘corporate welfare’ with stalled measure
(The Center Square) – A bill that’s not advancing would, according to proponents, make the business grant administration process more equitable. A state senator called Senate Bill 2791 a “good bill.” Senate Bill 2791 never made it out of the spring legislative session, but proponents say it would even the playing field for small businesses […]
New Data Shows 87,000 Illinois Residents Flee the State
New data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that in 2022 alone, more than 87,000 Illinoisans – faced with some of the highest taxes in the nation – relocated to other states. This exodus saw nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly impacting the state’s economic landscape....
American Red Cross distributes ‘clean up kits’ to Rockford residents after storm
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The American Red Cross provided “clean up kits” to Rockford residents in an effort to help with recovery efforts from last weekend’s storms. The kits, which included a bucket, gloves, cleaning supplies, and garbage bags, were handed out at Forest City Church, 1280 S Alpine Road, on Friday morning. The Salvation […]
Connection between QB Williams, WR Allen could be the key to the Bears improving
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Staying at the same hotel during minicamp, Keenan Allen and Caleb Williams had extra time to get to know one another. Chicago’s new receiver and prized quarterback helped each other learn the playbook when they weren’t either watching the NBA playoffs or playing Monopoly Deal. The connection between the six-time Pro Bowler and the No. 1 overall draft pick could go a long way toward determining whether the Bears make a much-anticipated jump.
Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy to headline annual ‘Chicago Live!’ performing arts festival at Navy Pier
CHICAGO — Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy will headline this year’s ‘Chicago Live!’ a free annual performing arts festival returning to the Navy Pier in September. Chicago Live! exclusively features performances from Chicago-based and Chicago-grown artists across five stages at the Navy Pier over two days. Organizers say this year’s event will be the largest yet […]
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