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Illinois retailers, communities suffer from shoplifting and robbery spikes
(The Center Square) – Business owners and taxpayers are paying a big price for retail theft. According to CWBChicago, shoplifting reports have soared 45% this year, making 2024 the worst year for retail theft in the city since at least 2003. Illinois Retail Merchants Association President and CEO Rob Karr told The Center Square that the […]
Judge Armouti Completes Harvard Law Executive Program
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Judge Veronica Armouti of Illinois has become the first judge from the state to earn a Certificate in Judicial Executive Leadership from Harvard University Law School’s Executive Education Program. The achievement was marked during an intensive session held July 21-24, 2024, at Harvard Law School.
Kaskaskia College has special fall registration event on Saturday
Kaskaskia College will hold a FAFSA Financial Aid Assistance Completion and fall reservation event on Saturday at the main campus and all education centers, including Salem, Vandalia, Greenville, Nashville, and Trenton. Hours are ten am to two pm. Available Kaskaskia College Services at each site will be admissions, cashiers, financial...
Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission to host Aug. 10 public hearing in East St. Louis
The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) recently announced the second stop on its series of statewide public hearings it will host to discuss reparatory actions for Black Americans in Illinois who are descendants of American Chattel Slavery. This hearing will take place at the East St. Louis...
NWS wrapping up the July 15 historic tornado outbreak analysis…
At least 50 tornadoes across Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. In totality, 32 tornadoes have been confirmed in the NWS Chicago forecast area, which is the most from a single severe weather event on record, since reliable tornado records began in 1950. From the NWS: During the evening hours of July 15, a well-organized and […]
Spirit Halloween Has 46 Illinois Locations & Some Open in August
For some, we are approaching their favorite time of year when the air gets a chill and costumes are sought. If that describes you, know that Spirit Halloween has 46 locations and I'm hearing that some are already open while others will open in August. Do you enjoy Halloween or...
Illinois to see emergency shelters in development to combat homelessness
Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced today it will begin accepting applications for the development of emergency shelters for persons experiencing homelessness. Available through the HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Development Program, the funding will support experienced shelter providers as they acquire or develop non-congregate shelter facilities across Illinois. The program is part […]
Illinois Ice Pops Recalled Due to Life-Threatening Allergy Risk
The last thing you want to happen when you're enjoying a cool dessert in the summer is an unexpected allergic reaction, but that's what's happening with some ice pops that have been available in Illinois now under an urgent recall which could cause life-threatening reactions for some. The Food and...
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