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Josh Hawley turns once-blue Missouri Senate seat into ruby-red refuge
For more than a decade, former Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill held a crucial seat for Democrats in a state otherwise dominated by Republicans. But in his first reelection since unseating two-term McCaskill in 2018, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has turned the once-competitive Show-Me State seat into a GOP sanctuary that’s out of reach for Democrats […]
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce signs agreement with Zimbabwe, promotes international relations
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce (ISBCC) is holding its annual conference this week to promote a new collaboration with an African country. The two-day event is being held at Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria. It featured a series of guest speakers and other activities, giving entrepreneurs and business owners the chance to learn from professionals in their field.
Illinois Tollway advises I-PASS customers to disregard phishing texts detailing outstanding toll amounts
The Illinois Tollway is advising I-PASS customers to disregard phishing texts being sent to their phones from “Illinois Tollway Services” detailing a specific outstanding toll amount. The Tollway instructs I-PASS customers to delete any text they receive stating an outstanding toll amount. The Tollway says it’s been informed that this is a phishing scam claiming […]
New Malware Threatens Android Users in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin: Could Empty Your Bank Account
Residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin need to be aware of a new and particularly dangerous malware targeting Android phones. This malware, known as BingoMod, can steal money from your accounts and then wipe your phone clean. It can swipe up to $16,000 in one go using on-device fraud techniques. What's even more concerning is that BingoMod is still in development, with its creators continuously adding more features to evade detection.
Rip Currents, High Waves Shut Down Lake Michigan Beaches Wednesday as Search Continues for Missing Swimmer Near Indiana Dunes
Beaches in Illinois and Northwest Indiana are closed to swimmers Wednesday, with the National Weather Service issuing a warning for “life-threatening” waves and currents. “If you are visiting southern Lake Michigan beaches, stay out of the water!” the weather service posted on social media. Waves are expected...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker wants better background screenings for police; Big Lots closings
Pritzker wants better background screenings for police Gov. J.B. Pritzker is condemning a central Illinois sheriff’s department for hiring the deputy who killed a Springfield woman. Now former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home July 6 after she called 911 to report a prowler. According to state law enforcement records, Grayson had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020. Pritzker...
EEOC Sues Illinois Contractor for Disability Discrimination
Alto Ingredients, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial and food-grade, corn-based alcohols, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it terminated an electrician from its campus in Pekin, Illinois, because of his disability, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, when the...
NOAA Released the 2024/2025 Early Winter Forecast for Illinois
It's been a relatively hot and tumultuous summer here in the Midwest. We've endured some ridiculously severe weather and a few uncomfortable stretches of high heat and high humidity. So, we'll welcome some chatter about the upcoming winter. While it's way too early to start thinking about pulling those sweaters and heavy coats out of the closet, it's not too early to wonder what the upcoming winter's going to be like. In fact, NOAA just released its 2024/2025 Early Winter Forecast.
Illinois simplifies process for inmates to receive state IDs upon prison release
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation that makes it easier for Illinois inmates to get state IDs again after being released from prison. The amendment to the Illinois ID Card Act allows incarcerated individuals, who did not have an Illinois identification card, to submit the required information to get one […]
After not getting nod, Gov. Pritzker praises VP Harris' Walz selection
CHICAGO (WGEM) - With Vice President Kamala Harris choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) to be her running mate Tuesday, it closes the door on Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s (D) chances of becoming the next vice president of the United States. Reacting to the news at an event in...
Local taxes can increase now with law eliminating Illinois’ grocery tax in 2026
(The Center Square) – There’s a lot more to the newly enacted law eliminating Illinois’ grocery tax in 2026. Local governments can now impose their own 1% tax, along with other sales tax increases. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday he signed House Bill 3144, touting relief he said the measure will bring. “Even with inflation cooling […]
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