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Illinois mandates car insurers detail why vehicle is totaled
(The Center Square) – A new law signed by the governor mandates car insurers in Illinois provide the insured motorist with details surrounding the companies’ decisions to total a vehicle. House Bill 5559 was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and is now Illinois law. The law mandates car insurance companies explain in detail how they decided a car involved in a wreck was total loss. Opponents had raised concerns about...
Illinois to offer Spanish CDL exams to attract non-English speaking truck and school bus drivers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that CDL tests will now be offered in Spanish, in an effort to train more truck and bus drivers throughout the state. Study guides for the exam will be translated into Spanish as well. “Offering the CDL test in Spanish is one of the […]
GROSS! Illinois Will Experience A “Bug Boom” This Summer
With warmer-than-average weather sweeping across Illinois, residents are noticing a surge in bug and insect activity. The unseasonable temperatures have created an ideal environment for these critters to thrive, leading to an unexpected influx in homes and gardens. In Illinois, in addition, to the warmer temperatures, we've also experienced more...
Some Illinoisans may soon be able to get a big discount at farmers markets
Starting July 10, some older Illinois residents will be able to get a good deal at farmers markets. Illinois’ Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is offering access to up to $50 worth of locally grown products from certified farmers.
Pizza chain operating in 28 states ‘exploring all options’ amid bankruptcy rumors
A national pizza chain with more than 20 locations in Illinois is working on "a turnaround plan" amid multiple reports that the company is considering filing for bankruptcy, a representative for the chain told Nexstar, WGN-TV's parent company.
Illinois EV battery fire ignites proposed law regulating battery storage
(The Center Square) – An amended Senate bill awaiting action from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about battery storage has some worried it could burden small businesses around the state. The crux of Senate Bill 3481 that awaits the governor's signature requires companies that store certain battery types to register with the Environmental Protection Agency prior to February 2026 and maintain records related to the weight or volume of batteries stored. ...
Blumer State ASFA Teacher of Year
Greenville Junior High Science Teacher Jackie Blumer has received another honor from the Air and Space Forces Association. Blumer is the ASFA’s Illinois Teacher of the Year. She had previously been recognized as ASFA Scott Memorial Chapter teacher of the year. The state honor was announced at the recent...
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