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Corteva, Pioneer Hi-Bred settle lawsuit with farmworkers sprayed with pesticides
A group of migrant agricultural workers who were sprayed with pesticides while working in a central Illinois cornfield in 2019 reached a confidential settlement late last month with Corteva and its subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, ending a three-year lawsuit with the seed giants. The case against the companies that owned and operated the aircrafts that sprayed the workers is ongoing.
Riot Fest reveals 2024 set times (NOFX vs every headliner)
Yesterday, Riot Fest surprised everyone by revealing that it would be happening in its usual Chicago location of Douglass Park after all, after first announcing that they’d be moving to the ‘burbs this year. Now, they’ve revealed the set times. As part of NOFX‘s final tour, one...
Rising unemployment and a volatile stock market raising concerns about the economy
(The Center Square) – With rising unemployment in Illinois and the rest of the country, the “R” word has reared its ugly head and that is recession. For much of the year, it appeared the Federal Reserve had successfully navigated the task of tempering the highest inflation in decades while keeping the economy from sinking into a recession. While some say the Fed waited too long to cut interest rates,...
OIG: Former EEC commissioner wrongly sent millions to Illinois consulting firm
Samantha Aigner-Treworgy worked with Illinois company Aim and Arrow in her role as Chicago’s Chief of Early Learning before heading the EEC for the Bay State and sending the firm over $2.1 million for strategic planning purposes.
DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin addresses gun arrests made at Topgolf in Naperville
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin joins John Williams to talk about gun arrests that are being made at Topgolf in Naperville. State’s Attorney Berlin explains that the Naperville police are being proactive and are doing a great job keeping people safe.
Massive fire guts house in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) -- A giant fire gutted a home in Naperville Wednesday afternoon, leaving the roof collapsed and the frame charred.At 12:36 p.m., the Naperville Fire Department was called to a house on fire in the 700 block of Wildflower Circle. Firefighters found heavy smoke, and the side and roof engulfed in flames.The fire was also spreading to the neighboring house.The fire department started with a general alarm response with 10 pieces of equipment and 24 firefighters—including an incident commander and a safety officer. But a box alarm was later called for another five pieces of equipment and 21 firefighters after the severity of the fire was observed.Firefighters employed hose lines and aerial devices to put out the fire, which was deemed under control at 1:25 p.m. Fire companies remained at the scene for another hour afterward to ensure all hot spots were put out, the fire department said.The roof of the house and some of the siding collapsed.No one was hurt in the fire, and there was no information about the cause Wednesday afternoon.The damage estimate from the fire is $300,000, the fire department said.
Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
C6 Corvette ‘Trail Boss’ For Sale In Illinois: Video
What started as an April Fool’s joke is now ready to hit the local trails with the creation of this one-of-a-kind C6 Corvette Trail Boss – and it’s currently up for sale in Illinois. Back in 2022, we shared a fun set of renderings showing off a Chevy Corvette Trail Boss, reimagining the iconic sports car with a lift and rugged off-road gear. It was intended as a laugh, but one determined C6 owner took the idea to heart and built a real-life version of this off-road sports car.
Musician hopes busy summer sparks long career
Not many guitarists can say they played their first show with Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters. Eighteen-year-old Lauren Hunter of Hinsdale can. "That day completely changed my life," said Hunter, who started playing guitar in 2020, just a year before her parents surprised her with tickets to see her favorite band. Having seen videos of Grohl inviting fans on stage to play with the band, Hunter carried a sign asking for the honor.
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