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We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...

According to the law in Illinois, there are certain individuals who are not supposed to possess firearms. The Illinois State Police just completed a monthly enforcement crackdown to make sure those people are in compliance and it resulted in 318 firearms being taken. Why are some people in Illinois not...

You can't always plan an emergency, but if could, you would definitely want to be at one of the US hospitals with the shortest ER wait times. How many times have you rushed to the Emergency Room just to sit and wait for hours? Probably more than you wish to count.

There’s a lot of selfish reasons to enter into a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement: you want to keep your stuff or you don’t want pay your spouse support in the future. There is one, relatively, noble reason to enter into a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, to preserve your heir’s inheritance in case you get divorced. If a married person with children dies without a will the current spouse automatically gets 50% of their estate, “If there is a surviving spouse and also a descendant of the decedent: 1/2 of the entire estate to the surviving spouse and 1/2 to the decedent’s descendants per stirpes.” 755 ILCS 5/2-1(a) A Surviving Spouse’s Right To Renounce Their Deceased Spouse’s Will If a married person has a will, they can leave their assets to whomever they want…unless their spouse ‘renounces’ the will. “If a will is renounced by the testator’s surviving spouse, whether or not the will contains any provision for the benefit of the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse is entitled to the following share of the testator’s estate after payment of all just claims: 1/3 of the entire estate if the testator leaves a descendant or 1/2 of the entire estate if the testator leaves no descendant.” 755 ILCS 5/2-8(a) “[I]f competent, the survivor has an absolute right to renounce the will of the deceased spouse by filing a renunciation.” First Nat’l Bank of Danville v. McMillan, 12 Ill. 2d 61, 66-67 (1957) The current surviving spouse always gets the opportunity to renounce the will…unless they have previously agree not to. “[A]bsent a valid prenuptial or postnuptial agreement the wishes of a surviving spouse can trump a testator’s intentions.” In re Estate of Feinberg, 235 Ill. 2d 256, 266 (Ill. 2009)(citations omitted) Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements Effect On The Surviving Spouse’s Right To Renounce A Will Prenuptial agreements are called ‘premarital agreements’ in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. “”Premarital agreement” means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage.” 750 ILCS 10/2(1) “The Illinois Premarital Agreement Act allows parties to waive or modify their marital rights by entering into a valid premarital agreement, with limited grounds provided to find the agreement to be unenforceable…By entering into a valid premarital agreement, parties agree that their enumerated rights at dissolution are no longer governed by applicable statutes where those rights are […]

You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- At Washington Park, an early voting block party encouraged people to register and cast their ballots during Wisconsin's early voting period. In-person early voting begins in the state on Oct. 22nd. In 86 days, voters will flock to the polls to cast their ballot for the...

Team Illinois continued to dominate Team Iowa, winning Tugfest 2024 10-2. The Port Byron side of the tug took the first three tugs with teams from Declercq Farms, Black Fabrication and Peacocks Tavern. The LeClaire side got on the board with Carsten’s Flooring. Port Bryon bounced right back with wins from Duey’s Corner Tap and Guither Tree Service. A new team from Picknick Real Estate gave LeClaire a second win. It was all Port Bryon from there with teams from Signature Big Timbers, Larson Pump, Rosenow Farms, Hillsdale Storage winning. The final tug was a battle between Riverdale High School and Pleasant Valley High School, with Riverdale wining for the Illinois side.

Would you be more likely to believe a strange creature story if it were shared by someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman? That's exactly what's just been shared by an Illinois couple who are experienced in the woods, but simply cannot explain what recently crossed a road in front of them.

Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker officially signed a bill into law on Friday that starts the expungement process immediately after a juvenile is released from detention. The Juvenile Court Act has been amended by a bill that mandates state courts to expunge the records of individuals charged as juveniles, two years after they […]

(The Center Square) – Illinoisans already face a high tax burden and now DeKalb County school districts are asking voters to raise sales taxes for schools. Sales taxes would go up 1% in DeKalb County if voters approve the County School Facility Occupation Tax. DeKalb County Board Vice Chairman John Frieders told The Center Square […]

The lifestyle destination brand is pioneering a next-level fast-casual concept, offering franchise opportunities throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond. The company, founded by restaurant connoisseur and international culinary expert Eric Bonnetain, is seeking to add around 50 units to its network within the next five years. Targeting Illinois and Wisconsin at the outset of expansion, the brand is focusing on the areas of Chicago and Madison, and Door county in Wisconsin.

Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – The Illinois State Fair is packed with all kinds of events and activities from rides to harness racing and to concerts. But you can’t go a few steps without finding a bite to eat or something to drink. “I think Illinois is wonderfully reflected through our agricultural partners in the Illinois […]

Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.

As summer nears the end, school is almost back in session around the country. Some school districts have switched to 4-day school weeks and parents had a lot to say. I've only ever known 5-day school weeks and 5-day work weeks. That's just how the world has worked for... forever. So, what's this talk about "4-day school weeks"? Many parents are on the fence about it because it wouldn't coincide with their work schedule.

(The Center Square) – Illinois now ranks as the least affordable state for housing in the Midwest, with 1 in 3 households paying more than 30% of their income for housing as property taxes continue to rise. U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute also shows that at least 15% of households pay upwards of 50% of their income for housing, rendering them by federal standards as “severely burdened.” At the same time, data shows that the typical homeowner’s property taxes have...

According to WQAD News 8, John Deere is facing a potential lawsuit from ex-employees in the midwest who claim they were wrongfully terminated. Attorney Megan Bonanni revealed that both John Deere and Ford had employed the services of the same consulting firm to develop their layoff plans. A group of...