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Illinois State Police Just Brought the Hammer Down on Carjacking
If you suddenly see the number of carjackings start to decline in Illinois, I know why. The Illinois State Police have spent the past several months bringing the hammer down on those who steal vehicles and the results of their operation are impressive. The Public Information Office of the Illinois...
Nearly All Illinois AT&T Customers Just Had Personal Data Exposed
If your cell phone provider in Illinois is AT&T, you need to keep a close eye on your credit history and personal information as the company has revealed that nearly all of its customers were exposed in a historic data breach. This alert comes directly from AT&T. They have created...
Illinois Commission Holds Hearings on Reparations Plan
The Illinois African Descendant Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) is hosting public hearings statewide. This facilitates public input for recommendations on reparations benefiting Black Illinois citizens, descendants of slaves. The first hearing happens Saturday, July 13 at Kennedy King College in Chicago. Effort for Justice Collaboration. Marvin Slaughter Jr., ADCRC Chair,...
Small Illinois City Arena Rated Top 100 In U.S. For Ticket Sales
Chicago isn't the only city in Illinois that hosts great concerts and live events. Secondary Illinois City Rising Through The Ranks For Ticket Sales. The Midwest, especially Illinois has been a hub for concerts and live events. There are venues throughout our state that host some of the biggest names in entertainment. Of course, Chicago is a big part of that but other cities are stepping up to the plate too.
Illinois Celebrates $1B In Cannabis Retail Sales In 2024, See How Much Revenue For Joliet And Surrounding Cities
Illinois is celebrating a milestone in cannabis retail sales this year. Governor Pritzker announced that the state reached one-billion-dollars in sales on July 1st. That includes more than 850-million-dollars in adult use cannabis sales and almost 150-million-dollars in medical cannabis sales. The milestone was achieved nearly two weeks faster this year as compared to 2023.
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Woman who killed and butchered landlord won a $3 million lawsuit against the CTA while murder case was pending: court files
CHICAGO — Sandra Kolalou, the woman sentenced to decades in prison this week for murdering and dismembering her landlord, won a $3 million lawsuit against the CTA while she was in jail awaiting trial on the charges, court records show. The judge overseeing the ongoing civil suit permitted Kolalou...
Louisville transfer Tre White prioritizing team success with Illini: 'Get back to that winning feeling'
CHAMPAIGN — Tre White pulled up a chair inside the gym at the Ubben Basketball Complex with two sports drinks at his feet to recover from a mid-morning lifting session. As a 15-minute conversation wound here or there, from California to Kentucky and ultimately to Champaign, where he has been for the last few months. And yet, everything led back to the same thing: winning.
Heat Dome Could Ignite Storms and Derechos Over Illinois Soon
It looks like the weather pattern over Illinois is about to get excitable again. A new forecast says the incoming heat dome which will cause temperatures to spike into the 90's is expected to ignite a storm pattern that could even include derechos in parts of the Land of Lincoln.
2024 marijuana sales reach $1 billion in Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) – As of July 1, Illinois has reached the $1 billion mark in marijuana sales for 2024, Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday. 218 dispensaries are currently licensed in Illinois. The six-month sales total includes more than $850 million in adult use and nearly $150 million in medical sales. The $1 billion milestone was hit […]
June Illinois casino revenues up compared to last year but dropped from last month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — It was a down month for Illinois casinos in June, as their combined revenue dropped nearly 4% from the previous month. According to the Illinois Gaming Board, the state’s 15 casinos generated just over $138 million in June, with Rivers Casino in Des Plaines leading the way with nearly $44 million.
Report: 35 Illinois Grocery Stores to Be Sold Off After Merger
It appears there's about to be a seismic shift in the grocery store market in Illinois. A new report claims that as many as 35 Illinois grocery stores are being identified and planned for selloff after a mega-merger is complete. Yahoo Finance just broke this story today about the future...
U of I Wildlife Medical Clinic | Precautions when fishing
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Every year, many folks across Central Illinois love to get out on the water, cast a line, and catch some fish. It’s a lot of fun, but if we are not careful, we can create a hazard for other wildlife species nearby. Here to help us understand this issue better is Wildlife Medical Clinic program coordinator, Sydney Oliveira and manager, Tyson Jenkins.
Heat Dome Could Ignite Storms and Derechos Over Illinois Soon
It looks like the weather pattern over Illinois is about to get excitable again. A new forecast says the incoming heat dome which will cause temperatures to spike into the 90's is expected to ignite a storm pattern that could even include derechos in parts of the Land of Lincoln.
$12 Billion Boost to Illinois Healthcare: Governor JB Pritzker Signs Landmark Insurance Reform Bills
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation aimed at improving health insurance practices in Illinois, including banning tactics that delay or deny necessary medical treatments and prohibiting the sale of short-term insurance plans that do not meet federal standards. Governor JB Pritzker Signs Health Care Protection Act to Reform Insurance Practices in Illinois According to the Audacy, […]
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