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VIDEO: Illinois Dems call for regional campaign push in swing states
(The Center Square) – Illinois Democrats are hoping to extend their influence to surrounding swing states in the presidential election this fall. Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke at the state Democratic Party Press Breakfast at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Thursday. Durbin said Democrats need to build up the party at home first. “Then, we’ve got to reach out to our neighbors, particularly in Wisconsin. We should adopt...
IL speaker equates scholarship program to vouchers and against Democrat platform
(The Center Square) – The Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program that sunset last year doesn’t appear to be on the way to being revived any time soon, according to Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside. Tens of thousands of families benefited from the program that gave a 75% Illinois income tax credit to private donors who funded private school scholarships for families under a certain income threshold. After being enacted in 2017, the program ended Dec. 31, 2023. Attempts to revive the...
Pritzker says Harris ‘spent 4 years’ cleaning up Trump’s ‘mess’
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) contrasted former President Trump and Vice President Harris as “the man who left our country a total mess, and the woman who has spent four years cleaning it up,” while speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
Illinois Fighting Illini Announce Non-Conference Basketball Schedule
Fresh off an Elite Eight appearance, the Illinois Fighting Illini release their non-conference schedule for the 2024-2025 season as they will play nine of those eleven games against other prior NCAA tournament participants
Illinois’ Mya Archibald to represent Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia kicks off this week, and nations who have qualified for the tournament have concluded announcing their rosters. And one Illini will be present. Sophomore Mya Archibald has received her call-up to represent Canada on the biggest international stage and compete for...
Illini VB star Raina Terry returns for likely record-breaking 2024 season: ''Easiest decision I've ever made'
CHAMPAIGN — In 2020, Chris Tamas made a phone call that may go down as one of the most important calls of his Illinois career. Days before he picked up the phone, the NCAA had announced that winter sports athletes competing during the COVID-hiccuped 2020-21 season would receive an additional year of eligibility.
July jobless rates rise across Illinois, including in B-N
The July unemployment rate for the Bloomington-Normal area labor market jumped more than a point from the same time last year. All major metropolitan areas in the state saw rising unemployment. Bloomington-Normal had the third largest increase, behind Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, and Danville. “Long term, consistent job growth throughout the state...
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/22/2024)
(CHICAGO) New polling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shows the lowest approval rating for a mayor hosting the Democratic National Convention in 40 years. According to the Illinois Policy Institute, Johnson’s approval rating is just 27%. The next closest was former New York City Mayor David Dinkins in 1992 with a 29% rating. The low rating from Chicago voters are due to concerns of crime, high taxes, and the illegal migrant situation.
Multiyear research aims to combat opioid use among formerly incarcerated
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, synthetic opioid overdose deaths increased by a staggering 3,341% in the past decade. Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Criminal Justice (CCJ) seeks to reduce those numbers through a multiyear research project on one of the most at-risk populations for opioid overdose: formerly incarcerated individuals on parole.
See the 10 Most Expensive Illinois Private Schools by Tuition
A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition. Private School Review has some of the most comprehensive data I've been...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
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