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Here's how to register to vote in Illinois ahead of the 2024 presidential election
The 2024 presidential election is coming up fast, and many may be wondering how they can vote in the state of Illinois. There are multiple avenues toward registration in the state, including same-day voter registration and grace-period registration, and here's a breakdown of how you can cast a ballot this November.
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Illinois Heat Wave Warning: High Temperatures Expected Next Week
Chicago, IL – Residents across Illinois are advised to prepare for a significant heat wave next week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities office, above-average temperatures with heat indices between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. Some areas may experience heat indices exceeding 100 degrees.
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
3 Illinois members of Congress skip Netanyahu's speech over Israeli war policy
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, some lawmakers decided not to attend the speech out of their disapproval of his handling of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.Among the members of Congress who said they wouldn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago). Schakowsky was among a group of lawmakers who instead met with the families of Israeli hostages. She said they have growing resentment toward the prime minister and his inaction to end the conflict."These are people that are very...
Over 500 Illinois workers say promised raises have not arrived
Some Illinois workers have said they’re not getting the raise they were promised. Teamsters Local 916 said the Illinois Department of Central Management Services is not paying negotiated wage increases to more than 500 unionized workers.
Governor proclaims July 25th as Richard Oglesby Day to recognize 200th birthday
July 24, 2024 – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed Richard James Oglesby Day is July 25, 2024, in the State of Illinois. This proclamation is to recognize Governor Oglesby’s contribution to the state and to the country on the 200th anniversary of his birth. The proclamation was requested by the Gov. Oglesby Mansion Board of Directors.
2 men injured in Joliet shooting at Pilcher Park after argument; multiple firearms recovered: police
Two people were shot in the south suburbs on Thursday, according to police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchJoliet police said two people were shot at Pilcher Park. Police said they are stable.The shooting happened around 1 p.m. and stemmed from an argument between multiple people in the park, police said.A 24-year-old Joliet man was found at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds, including a gunshot wound the head. A handgun was recovered near the man, police said.He was taken to Silver Cross Hospital, where his condition had stabilized, police said. He was later airlifted to the...
Washington celebrates being Illinois’ 30th dementia-friendly community
WASHINGTON (25News Now) - A kick-off event in Washington celebrated the city becoming the 30th dementia-friendly community in Illinois. The event was held at Crossroads Global Methodist Church, located at 1420 N Main Street from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The city is working with Dementia Friendly America, the Alzheimer’s...
Rockford unemployment rate rises slightly as jobs decrease
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - New unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security show the unemployment rate increasing in all of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan areas. Since June 2023, the Rockford-area unemployment rate increased by .5 percent from 6.2 to 6.7 percent. Data...
Yorkville City Council approves engineering contracts for new water towers
The Yorkville City Council on Tuesday approved engineering contracts for two new water towers as part of the Lake Michigan water connection project. City Engineer Brad Sanderson of Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI), says per state regulations, the city needs to have the capacity for two days of water storage to use Lake Michigan water.
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