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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...
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
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