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Third party presidential candidates file for Illinois' ballot
(The Center Square) – The list of presidential candidates to choose from on Nov. 5 may grow in Illinois. Six candidates filed for president as independent or new party candidates. However, two of the candidates, Christopher Cisco and Heather Lynn Stone, did not pass the apparent conformity standard and will not be certified to the ballot. “Cisco filed one petition page with 10 signatures; Stone filed two pages with only her own signature on each. Apparent conformity means that by looking at the candidate’s petition...
How Chaz Walters Became a Pioneer of Professionalism in Illinois Real Estate
Navigating Illinois’s bustling real estate market requires more than just a casual glance at property listings; it demands a guide who is not only familiar with the terrain but can also anticipate the complexities of each transaction. For those looking to buy or sell, the stakes are high, and the need for a seasoned expert becomes not just a luxury but a necessity. Each decision, each negotiation, and every closing represents a watershed moment for the individuals involved.
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/26/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation yesterday creating a new cabinet-level state agency dedicated to early childhood education and development. The new Department of Early Childhood, which will become operational in July 2026, will take over programs currently housed across three state agencies, including funding for preschool programs, child care centers, and the licensing of day care centers. While the Governor says the streamlined agency will make it easier for new parents to access critical services for their children, opponents against the move say it will simply cost taxpayers more money.
Negotiations Ongoing to Continue Cave-In-Rock Ferry Service
MARION, KY – Team Kentucky and our partners at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) remain committed to supporting the Ohio River Ferry Authority (Ferry Authority) and its mission to oversee operations of the Cave-in-Rock Ferry. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recognizes the importance of maintaining a vital transportation link between Kentucky and Illinois via the Cave-in-Rock Ferry.
Indiana Democrats to attend White House gun violence meeting
They'll join state lawmakers from across the country at the White House's Safer States Legislative Convening. The post Indiana Democrats to attend White House gun violence meeting appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Extreme Heat in Illinois Warps Asphalt in Middle of the Road
On Friday, June 21st, tons of calls came in to Stephenson County Police with reports near Harlem Center Road and Bypass 20 were buckling. "The warmer the temperature the more the pavement material expands. The sun heats the pavement, and the pavement expands and then buckles. Buckles more commonly occur on older concrete pavements." [dot.state]
These 10 Illinois Kids Vanished Without a Trace in Past 30 Days
If you are blessed enough to become a parent, it's the first thing you pray you never have to experience. Sadly, there are 10 Illinois families who have children that have vanished into thin air in the past 30 days and the hope is that someone has information to find them before it's too late.
Illinois’ Best Music Fest Is Finally Moving To A New Home
Concert fans are excited because the best music festival in Illinois now has a new and much better home for this year. I'm a huge music fan. Some people collect stuff or have hobbies like golfing. I spend my free time and entertainment budget on going to concerts. I just love the live band experience. I've been to so many shows in my life, I couldn't even begin to count.
Pritzker enacts new state agency some worry has unknown taxpayer cost
(The Center Square) – Beginning July 1, Illinois will have a new state agency set to roll out over the next three years to handle all things early childhood development. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1 Tuesday in Chicago. He said transferring early childhood services from three different state agencies to a new one will streamline […]
217 Today: Mary Davis Home moves toward compliance with new state standards
People across central Illinois are cleaning up from yesterday's high winds and heavy rains. An organization that helps out-of-state women get abortion care in Illinois is waiting to see how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a federal law that requires hospitals to accept Medicare for emergency abortions. Illinois House...
Majority Of Illinois Music Fans Are Embracing Vinyl Revolution
The vinyl revolution just proves to Illinois music fans and collectors to never say never because there's always a chance. Thanks to my dad and uncle, I got into music really early in my life. They were going to concerts and buying new albums when I was a kid. There were always tunes playing in our house and also in the car. It had a huge impact on me.
Inside an Illinois Women’s Prison Vacant for 12 Years Now Gone
I cannot imagine how much sadness and depression this one Illinois place contained when it was active. Urban explorers shared one last look inside a former women's prison in Illinois that sat vacant for 12 years and has now been destroyed forever. When it opened in 1991, it was Illinois...
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