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Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Illinois quick hits: Schools alter schedules because of heat; gas prices drop from last month
Schools alter schedules because of heat The heat wave affecting Illinois this week is causing school districts to alter their schedules to keep students safe during the hot weather. Danville schools switched to an e-learning day Tuesday. Chicago schools are releasing students early Tuesday, and school officials in Arthur scheduled several days of early dismissal this week due to the heat. ...
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/27/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The legal team representing a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy charged with fatally shooting an unarmed woman in her home last month laid out its plans yesterday to appeal a pre-trial detention order to the appellate court. Sean Grayson is charged with the murder of Sonya Massey after she called 9-1-1 to report a prowler. Since being arrested, Grayson has been held in jail and a Sangamon County judge has rejected two attempts by his legal team to get him released pending his full trial in Springfield.
As Kroger, Albertsons defend merger plans in court, here's which Illinois stores are being sold
A three-week court hearing opened Monday over the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons - a union that regulators argue would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. On Monday, Albertsons, the parent company of Jewel-Osco, told a federal judge...
Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan ask judge to exclude certain evidence from upcoming trial
Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want certain evidence excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial.They say the evidence is irrelevant and could be prejudicial to the case.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey want the judge to exclude details about controversial topics like gaming legislation, and sexual harassment allegationsMadigan and his longtime confident are both due to go on trial in October. They pleaded not guilty.SEE ALSO | Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS rulingREAD MORE | Former Mike Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes reports to prison
Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates
In a setback for Illinois Democrats and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a downstate judge’s ruling that found unconstitutional a Democrat-passed law preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders. The high court’s ruling Friday was not typical of the seven-member body, which is made up ...
HSHS Holy Family Hospital Awarded Hospital Accreditation From The Joint Commission
HSHS Holy Family Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. HSHS...
Centralia City Council approves new garbage contract and playground equipment
The Centralia City Council approved a new five-year contract agreement with CWI of Illinois doing business as Republic Services. The new contract includes the ability for residents to request large item or bulk pickups twice per month at no additional cost. The city previously charged $4.50 per resident for this service and will no longer charge this fee or only have collection in the spring and fall. This service will now be provided year-round upon request from residents.
Celebrate The 45th Anniversary Of ARCH Air Medical With A Party On The Pad
In celebration of its partner ARCH Air Medical, and their 45 years of providing lifesaving, air medicine to the community, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital is hosting a Party on the Pad on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. HSHS Rescue Flight, an advanced critical care air medical...
Roller derby is making a comeback in Collinsville
The old school track sport of roller derby has made its way back into the city of Collinsville. The Confluence Crush Roller Derby is a not for profit organization that was founded in 2011. It exists to provide cis women, trans women, and/or non binary and gender expansive individuals over the age of 18 in the Metro-East region the opportunity to play flat track roller derby.
30,000 Without Power in Northern Illinois as Severe Storms Hit Chicago Suburbs
Chicago, IL – Severe storms swept through northern Illinois last night, leaving nearly 30,000 ComEd customers without power. The storms, which included strong winds and heavy rain, caused widespread damage across the northern and northwest Chicago suburbs. Trees and power lines were downed, including in areas near the Northwestern University campus, disrupting both power and traffic.
Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Missouri
When the estate of a deceased loved one is required to go through probate, the process can be lengthy, costly and demanding in terms of energy and attention. In Missouri, as in other states, this process sometimes can be bypassed by using a small estate affidavit. A small estate affidavit is a legal document that […] The post Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Missouri appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
Missouri Power Grid Strained by Extreme Heat – Outages Possible
The good news is the current heat wave baking Missouri will get give us a break by the weekend. The bad news is we're not there yet and there are reports that the power grid is being strained with at least one city utility reporting the possibility of outages. The...
Hazelwood teen fights West Nile virus for over two weeks
An 18-year-old from Hazelwood has been hospitalized for 16 days as he undergoes treatment for the West Nile virus. John Procter VI, known as BB to his family and friends, had big plans after graduation. He wanted to join the National Guard and spend time with his friends, but BB's plans came crashing down on August 8.
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