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Illinois Treasurer Visits Alton to Promote Innovation, Start-Ups in Alton and the Region
ALTON – On Wednesday, August 7, Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs met with nearly two dozen regional leaders and business professionals to promote economic prosperity, innovation, and job growth in the southern Illinois region. Frerichs shared information about the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund (ILGIF), which is an evergreen, $1.5 billion impact investment fund that invests in ways to attract, retain and assist quality technology-enabled businesses in Illinois. The treasurer’s office does this by making targeted investments with venture capital (VC), growth equity, and private credit firms with a nexus to the State of Illinois.
JB Pritzker takes ‘Daily Show's' Jordan Klepper on drinking tour of Chicago during DNC
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has clearly been looking forward to Chicago hosting the DNC for a long time, and he was happy to show off the city to “The Daily Show” correspondent Jordan Klepper. The duo went on a drink-filled adventure through the Lake View neighborhood for a...
Three cases of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed in Missouri
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by a bacteria called "Legionella." People can contract the disease by breathing in small water droplets containing the bacteria
Tennessee begins issuing new driver licenses and IDs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Driver licenses in Tennessee will soon look a bit different. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) began rolling out the new licenses Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. The agency said the new licenses and ID cards have a new design and enhanced security features....
30th annual BBQ on the River in Paducah set for September
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The 30th annual BBQ on the River is set for September 19-21. Organizers say the theme this year is “Thirty, Thankful and Still Smokin.”. They’re expecting more than 100 vendors, from BBQ competitors to other food, children’s activities, shopping and more. A summary...
Ky. CO dies after suffering medical emergency during training
BURGIN, Ky. — A correctional officer has died after suffering a medical emergency during training, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Kentucky Department of Corrections Officer Hunter Miller died after suffering a fatal heart attack while completing a physical training test. Miller collapsed during the test, which was part of his duties for the Emergency Response Team. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to the page.
Popular Fast-Food Chain Suddenly Closes Illinois Stores Permanently
Families looking forward to their favorite fast-food meal after work today were disappointed when they discovered 'CLOSED' signs on the door. According to a post on the Loves Park Neighborhood Watch Group Facebook page, at least four locations of KFC restaurants have shut their doors for good. A letter posted...
Gov. JB Pritzker’s national moment has come at the DNC. But it’s much different than first imagined.
JB Pritzker has been working toward this moment for much of his adult life. But when the affable Illinois governor takes the stage Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, it will be under vastly different circumstances than he must have imagined when he led Chicago’s effort to bring the party’s quadrennial gathering to his hometown. After a raucous political summer, Democrats have ...
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
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