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Changing population is changing the political landscape in Illinois
Illinois politics can be difficult to understand. From a perceived culture of pervasive political corruption to the rise of billionaire backers, shifting regional alliances, and the continued control of the so-called Four Tops — the legislative leaders in the General Assembly — it’s a confusing landscape. But...
Storm warning: 50 years of tornado science
Twenty years ago, Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford was a Roanoke teen at home midday on July 13 when he heard a weather alert about a “super cell” moving through the area. “I’d just gotten back, so I rode my bike to get my sister at the swimming...
‘Ring of Fire’ pattern brings beneficial rain to central Illinois
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — Repeated rounds of early morning storms may have become an annoying experience this week, but the storms brought some welcomed rain to central Illinois. The heaviest rain to fall this week generally fell south of I-74 where rainfall totals generally ranged from 2-4 inches thanks...
Should Illinois millionaires pay extra tax to fund a property tax relief fund?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Voters in Illinois will get a chance to decide whether Illinois millionaires should pay an additional tax to fund a statewide property tax relief fund. Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn kicked off a campaign Thursday to pass the Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment referendum, a measure that would establish a dedicated […]
Millions from federal grant to train young Illinois workers to use heavy machinery
ILLINOIS (WTVO) — Millions of federal dollars are being used to get more young people into jobs that use heavy machinery in Illinois. The state received $80 million to support apprenticeship programs. On Thursday, Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-13th) joined a workforce development organization and a heavy machinery company to explain how the grant funding will […]
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
New Study Says Illinois Has a Surprising Number of Billionaires
Maybe it's just me, but I thought Illinois would have one or two billionaires. It turns out I was in for a surprise. Madison Trust Company has the inside scoop on the number of billionaires across the United States, and the figure for Illinois left me utterly astonished. First, California...
Illinois quick hits: Police charge felon for killing deputy; former congressman goes to U.S. Chamber
Police charge felon for killing deputy Chicago police have announced charges against a man in the shooting death of a Cook County Sheriff’s deputy. Deputy Rafael Wordlaw was off-duty when he was killed earlier this week during a robbery. Police said 32-year-old Cordarrow Thompson, a convicted felon, has been charged with several felonies, including murder. Police said after the shooting, Thompson took himself to two separate hospitals for treatment under a false name. According to authorities, Thompson tested positive for gunshot residue and blood evidence...
Illinois launches first electric vehicle charging sites under new state program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Interim Director James Jennings today announced the opening of the first four electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the Illinois EPA's Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. The sixteen charging ports at four charging sites are located at gas stations...
Natural Land Institute sells forest preserve to Illinois Department of Natural Resources
A northern Illinois conservation land trust recently sold land to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. White Wood Ridge Preserve is located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna, located in far northwestern Illinois. It is part of a significant migratory corridor bordering the Mississippi River, especially for songbirds.
State bill encourages small market stores
Illinois State Senator Doris Turner made her official visit to Grab ’n’ Grow Greenhouse on Tuesday, July 23. Turner was visiting the self-checkout greenhouse and small farmer’s market store, located at 1235 Sauer Road in Riggston, as part of her tour on her bill SB3219. According to...
Unemployment, economic concerns rise in Chicago and statewide
(The Center Square) – Illinois has rising unemployment and poor credit ratings. Gov. J.B. Pritzker told the AFL-CIO that Illinois is the most labor-friendly state in the union. “We invested in education. As a result, in the Midwest we are No. 1 one for workforce development in the entire center of the country,” Pritzker said. ...
ILLINOIS PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT FROM RICHLAND COUNTY, SPENT TIME IN THE EDWARDS COUNTY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) has announced that Mrs. Cris Edwards, the principal of Richland County Elementary School in Olney, will assume the role of President of the IPA for the 2024-2025 school term. Edwards, a member of the Illinois Principals Association since 2007, has held various leadership positions within the organization. She recently served as the State Director for the Wabash Valley region, a member of the IPA Board of Directors, and was honored as the Illinois Elementary Principal of the Year in 2023. Her contributions to education have been recognized through accolades such as the Wabash Valley “Reaching Out & Building Bridges” award in 2021 and the Wabash Valley Herman Graves award in 2019.
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