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Area parades, fireworks shows celebrate Independence Day
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - Cities, towns and villages in northern Illinois flocked to the streets of parade routes to celebrate the Fourth of July with the four essential F’s: family, friends, food and fireworks. Rockford. Rockford’s annual 4th of July parade makes its grand return to the stateline in a...
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.
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...
Low-income immigrants over 42 may need to renew their health insurance
If you qualify for either of two Illinois programs designed to give health insurance to low-income immigrant adults, you may need to renew your coverage — or risk losing your benefits with no way to get them back. Members of the state’s Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults/Seniors programs will...
How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers
A revolutionary new piece of state legislation protecting child influencers is now in effect in Illinois, ensuring that children under the age of 16 will be compensated for appearing in their parents’ social media content. How Europe's Conspiracy Influencers Went From Covid-19 to the Climate On July 1, the state of Illinois officially enacted an amendment to its existing Child Labor Law, which specifically states that children under the age of 16 are entitled to a share of the revenue from their adult guardians’ vlogging content, defined in the bill as “content shared on an online platform in exchange for...
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
US Marshals Desperately Chasing These Violent Illinois Fugitives
You know that a crime is serious once the US Marshals get involved. There are many fugitives in Illinois now that are on the radar of this elite law enforcement organization and they are urgently working to chase them down as soon as possible. If you're not familiar, the US...
Chicago Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot From The Illinois Lottery
That's one way to start off the month of July and the celebration of the Illinois Lottery's 50th anniversary. A woman from the Chicago suburbs is now $1 million richer after scoring the jackpot prize from the Illinois Lottery's newest scratch-off ticket. The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary in July, and they’re kicking off the huge milestone with fun new ways to win this summer. To celebrate 50 years of playing, winning, and giving back to good causes, the Illinois Lottery is rolling out several exciting promotions, sweepstakes, and a new game that made this woman a huge winner.
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
IDNR urges sober boating through Operation Dry Water
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Fourth of July holiday means a lot of water activities — including boating. As we progress into the warm and relaxing summer season, state officials want to remind boaters to stay sober. As part of the annual Operation Dry Water campaign, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police will […]
Collinsville Area Vocational Center to get $25M expansion, facelift
The state of Illinois has appropriated $25 million to Collinsville schools’ governing board for the expansion and renovation of the region’s vocational training center known to most as the CAVC. Initial funding has been released by the state to support the design process. Funding for the CAVC expansion...
19 vendors replacing bus company to transport students to St. Louis Public Schools
(The Center Square) – Don’t be alarmed if you see St. Louis Public School students boarding vans, cabs and vehicles other than school buses as they head to school this fall. The bus company serving the district discontinued its contract earlier in March with a year remaining. The district paid families approximately $75 per week for transporting their children to school during the the last two weeks of the year. No other bus company was identified or came forward to serve the district. The district's...
Man left dead after shooting at gathering in Glasgow Village
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – A man is left dead after a shooting occurred during a firework gathering in Glasgow Village Thursday night. The incident happened a little after 10:20 p.m. as officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for a shooting that occurred on the 10200 block of Valley Drive. When police […]
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