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Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Illinois quick hits: Schools alter schedules because of heat; gas prices drop from last month
Schools alter schedules because of heat The heat wave affecting Illinois this week is causing school districts to alter their schedules to keep students safe during the hot weather. Danville schools switched to an e-learning day Tuesday. Chicago schools are releasing students early Tuesday, and school officials in Arthur scheduled several days of early dismissal this week due to the heat. ...
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Program assists Illinois communities with water projects
(The Center Square) – Billions of dollars continue to be poured into water infrastructure projects around Illinois. There is a state program that provides low-interest loans for wastewater, stormwater and drinking water projects. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s State Revolving Fund includes two loan programs with interest rates under 2%. "The first one is the Water Pollution Loan Program,” said Nidhan Singh, deputy section manager for the program during a...
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/27/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The legal team representing a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy charged with fatally shooting an unarmed woman in her home last month laid out its plans yesterday to appeal a pre-trial detention order to the appellate court. Sean Grayson is charged with the murder of Sonya Massey after she called 9-1-1 to report a prowler. Since being arrested, Grayson has been held in jail and a Sangamon County judge has rejected two attempts by his legal team to get him released pending his full trial in Springfield.
Boeing Continues Political Donations in Illinois Amidst Safety and Legal Troubles
The Boeing Company, amid its array of legal and safety challenges, continues to pour funds into the political coffers of Illinois legislators. Despite being mired in controversy, Boeing's political action committee has disbursed $22,000 to the state's top lawmakers and political parties throughout the past month, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. The donations were made even as the aerospace giant grapples with the aftershock of federal fraud charges levied against them in 2021.
Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan ask judge to exclude certain evidence from upcoming trial
Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want certain evidence excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial.They say the evidence is irrelevant and could be prejudicial to the case.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey want the judge to exclude details about controversial topics like gaming legislation, and sexual harassment allegationsMadigan and his longtime confident are both due to go on trial in October. They pleaded not guilty.SEE ALSO | Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS rulingREAD MORE | Former Mike Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes reports to prison
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