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Opponents fear fewer jobs for Black nurses if proposed law enacted
(The Center Square) – Despite opposition, a bill that creates a Certified Medication Aide program passed both chambers of the Illinois Legislature and awaits the governor's signature. Opponents fear it could further burden nurses and mean fewer jobs for Black registered nurses. Senate Bill 1779 seeks to create a “certified medication aide” program. Through the program, qualified individuals will be able to administer medications under the supervision of a registered nurse. The bill has been sent to the governor. ...
Illinois quick hits: Mayor pushing back on property tax hikes; electric van fires being investigated
Mayor pushing back on property tax hikes A group of northern Illinois mayors are pushing back after resident’s property tax bills skyrocketed. Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark is included and is pursuing efforts to address the surging property tax bills. Clark said Harvey was one of 15 south suburban communities that saw increases of 30% or more in property taxes. During a news conference, Clark said his administration is calling for support for other communities to commit to a “hold the tax” pledge. ...
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Drew Baldridge announced as entertainment for Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
CHICAGO, IL (RFD RADIO NETWORK) — Entertainment lined up for the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting later this year. Meet singer/songwriter Drew Baldridge. The Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is Dec. 7-10 at the Palmer House in Chicago.
Illinois ballot could include election security, property tax and IVF questions
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters could see three non-binding referendums on the November ballot once it’s certified next month. The Illinois State Board of Elections said the ballot is set to be certified Aug. 28. Alongside candidates for president, Congress, Statehouse seats and other elected offices, the Illinois General Assembly approved three non binding referendums to ask voters. State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, explained. “First would be an Election...
Farmers market coupons offered to low-income Illinois seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Farmers market coupon books are now available to low-income, older adults, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and of Human Services (IDHS) announced Tuesday. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offers access to fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from local farmers. Each book contains five $10 checks. “The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program helps low-income […]
Illinois’ high tuition costs adding to its growing outmigration
(The Center Square) – Illinois' in-state average tuition over the last 15 years has jumped by 49%, leaving the state with the third-highest costs in the country and many students are either leaving home to seek further education or taking on more debt to make it happen in the Land of Lincoln. A new Illinois Policy Institute survey finds average in-state costs at the state’s 12 public universities now stands at nearly $15,000, or more than $5,000 higher than the national average. ...
Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations
The headlines were the stuff of nightmares. One Colorado funeral home owner let the body of a woman decompose for two years in a hearse parked outside a house he rented, while hoarding the cremated remains of dozens of others inside. Last year, authorities discovered nearly 200 improperly stored bodies at another Colorado funeral home […] The post Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Illinois Tollway warns of I-PASS text message scam
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Tollway is warning I-PASS customers of a phishing scam being sent out in the form of text messages. The text appears to come from “Illinois toll way” and details a specific toll amount that the customer owes. One Central Illinois resident received the text below, which serves as an example […]
IRS data: Iowans flocking to states with no state income tax
(The Center Square) - Migration data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that thousands of Iowans are leaving the state for Texas and Florida, which have no state income tax. Texas drew nearly 5,000 residents from Iowa but 3,475 Texans left for the Hawkeye state. The state lost a net $68.3 million in adjusted gross income due to more people leaving Iowa for Texas, according to the data. Just over...
Illinois is one of three states that still bans most fireworks
(The Center Square) – The residents of 47 states will be able to celebrate around Independence Day with fireworks, but that’s still not the case in Illinois. Since 1942, the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act has prohibited residents from buying and using fireworks other than novelty items like handheld sparklers. There has been a push to allow ground sparklers, which Matt Murphy with Mac Strategies said would keep Illinoisans from buying...
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