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Pritzker says he still supports Biden after poor debate performance; some Democrats express concern
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was on the national stage Tuesday night, telling CNN's Kaitlan Collins he still supports President Joe Biden despite his poor debate performance last week."I think that there's a healthy discussion going on within the Democratic Party," Pritzker said. "We tolerate dissent, and we think it's good for democracy to have this conversation. And, you know, for, for me anyway, my word is my bond. You know, I honor my commitments. Joe Biden is going to be our nominee, unless he decides otherwise."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe president has been facing mounting...
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Green Street: 2024-25 Illini women's basketball Player Profiles -- Adalia McKenzie
Jul. 1—The 2024-25 Illinois women's basketball roster is now in place. So let's proceed accordingly with a roster breakdown of Shauna Green's 13-player team. 5-10 Senior Guard McKenzie has been Illinois' X-factor the last two seasons with as coach. Originally a -recruit — one of five holdovers with the coaching change — no player on the Illini roster is more of an energy player than McKenzie ...
Nearly 150 new Illinois ZIP codes added to high-risk lead testing list
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Starting this month, 1-, 2- and 3-year-old children living in nearly 150 communities in Illinois will need their blood screened for lead, a test that wasn't previously required in those parts of the state.The Illinois Department of Public Health announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes this year, including more than a dozen in Cook County, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. A total of nearly 1,200 ZIP codes in Illinois now are considered high-risk for lead exposure."There is no safe level of lead in the blood," said Illinois...
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
Here's what Illinois' ‘largest' July 4 fireworks display will look like, suburban mayor reveals
A suburban Chicago village is ready to celebrate Independence Day with what's being called the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois, and crews began setting up Tuesday to get it all ready. "I am excited," said Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn. "This is one of my most favorite holidays...
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
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...
Local broadcast family leaves Illinois radio broadcast industry selling remaining stations
After almost 70 years, the Neuhoff Family has exited the Central Illinois broadcast radio industry in a final agreement to sell several radio channels. Neuhoff Family Limited Partnership announced on Monday an agreement between Neuhoff Media LLC in Springfield and Bloomington to sell seven different channels to Woodward Communications, Inc, or WCI.
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