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British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
Pritzker Signs New Illinois Legislation Increasing Giving And Funding Opportunities For Nonprofits
Quad Cities, Iowa / Illinois—Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois. The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations—Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation—all celebrate...
Ford F-150 rear ends Hyundai, Tesla in Davis Junction, no injuries reported
DAVIS JUNCTION, Ill. (WTVO) — The driver of a Ford F-150 was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after causing a multi-car crash on Illinois Route 72 on Wednesday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened in the 13500 block of E. Illinois Route 72 around 7:48 p.m. […]
Labor Coalition Led by Massachusetts, Illinois, and Seattle Urges DHS to Extend Protection for Noncitizen Workers Amid Investigations
To protect noncitizen workers during investigations into labor violations, new measures are being introduced to strengthen their rights, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, joined by the offices from Illinois and the Seattle Office of Labor Standards, has formed a coalition with 27 other labor enforcement agencies to petition the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Their request is to extend the Deferred Action Program period for these workers from two years to a minimum of four years, according to a press release from the Massachusetts AG's office.
Advocates say SCOTUS ruling paves way for law ensuring abusers have guns confiscated
Urge passage of ‘Karina’s Bill’ when lawmakers return in the fall. After the U.S. Supreme Court Friday, June 21, 2024 upheld a federal law that bars those under domestic violence-related restraining orders from owning guns, victim advocates say Illinois lawmakers should pass a measure to ensure firearms are actually confiscated in those situations.
Following Illinois Congressman Sorensen’s Push, House Scraps Pay Raise for Members of Congress
Following a push by Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to block a pay raise for Congress, the House Appropriations Committee scrapped plans to increase member pay in upcoming government funding legislation. “While I am working to lower costs for working families, the...
Illinois politicians’ pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to […]
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois: Friday, Jul 5 - Friday, Jul 12
This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe: coloring for cancer, live music, teens at the library, a preacher at the park, travel to the Finger Lakes, jam at the Dari Ripple, food pantry, pool party, read outdoors, bike night, cruise nights, story time under a tree, practice your Spanish, and shop the sidewalks of Rockton.
Boys & Girls Club Board President Brentan Vivian, once a club kid, helps secure new facility
JANESVILLE — The Gazette’s Local Volunteer of the Month is Brentan Vivian, the chief financial officer at Ceroni Piping in Cherry Valley, Illinois, who’s been a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Janesville since 2019. This year, Vivian became board president, which is a two-year term. After joining, he became the board’s treasurer in 2020 and then vice president in 2022, which are both two-year terms. Vivian...
66th annual Tallman Arts Festival is Aug. 3-4 at the Rock County Historical Society
JANESVILLE — The 66th annual Tallman Arts Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Rock County Historical Society campus, 450 N. Jackson St. The festival will feature diverse artists, live musical entertainers, food and drink, museum tours, children’s activities, and more. ...
Public record for July 5, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). FREYA GRAF, 48, of Janesville, retail theft, May 26, 2800 block North Lexington Drive, Janesville. VADIM VACARCIUC, 51, of Illinois, improperly used credit card scanning device, May 27, 1900 block Humes Road, Janesville. SAMUEL FABIAN, 34, of Evansville, manufacture or deliver THC, May 30, 600 block Windsor Lane, Evansville.
Illinois quick hits: Fireworks death reported; Chicago NASCAR race this weekend
Fireworks death reported An Illinois man is dead after handling a firework on the Fourth of July. ABC 7 reports Chicago police were called to a residence on the city’s northwest side where they found the body of Earl Lory. The 34-year-old man sustained trauma to the body after handling a firework. Details about the accident have not been made available. Chicago NASCAR race this weekend ...
TV Cameras Caught Poor Kid Getting Smacked In The Junk By His Sister During “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” At Cubs-Phillies Game
One young Chicago Cubs fan felt the pain during this historic day. On the Fourth of July, many Major League Baseball teams were in action, trying to deliver a win to their home fans before they set out to barbeque. The Chicago Cubs were one of them who welcomed the...
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