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New Illinois law seeks to protect minors from ‘vlogging,’ influencer parents
(The Center Square) – Illinois is now home to a first of its kind law that opens the door for children to be entitled to compensation for appearing in their parents or guardians social media content. The law went into effect earlier this month with a goal of protecting children from “vlogging,” or the production of video blogs created for the purpose of generating income. As part of its reach, the groundbreaking legislation introduced by state Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, also requires parents to establish...
Unfortunately, mental health crisis hotline services found ineffective nationally
by Terri DeeIllinois News Connection CHICAGO - Addressing mental illness in America is a source of continued debate and a new report outlined areas in need of change. The study detailed the role of response teams in a mental health episode. Andy Wade, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Illinois, sees a need to strengthen the disconnection between the 988 system and the services and facilities supporting post-crisis recovery services. "The progress has been positive but we need more," Wade asserted. "The crisis system isn't just the phone call. It's also about having a safe and appropriate mental health response, even...
Canadian sentenced in Central IL for international fraud scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Canada has been sentenced to more than four years in a U.S. federal prison for participating in an international fraud scheme. Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois said Sebastian Cheleman, 38, was sentenced on Thursday for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which […]
Illinois Dairy Queen Locations Passing Out Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
Ice cream is always a good idea, but free ice cream is a better idea. You can score some free frozen treats on National Ice Cream Day from Dairy Queen. As a Midwesterner I appreciate all four seasons of the year, in fact the one year of my life that I lived in L.A. and didn't have seasons was one of my least favorites! We need the seasons so we know when to double our ice cream intake.
Illinois Has Helped Team USA Win The 4th Most Olympic Gold Medals
The 2024 Summer Olympics is right around the corner and soon enough, athletes from every corner of the world will be competing in Paris during the XXXIII Olympiad. Team USA will look to capture several gold, silver, and bronze medals during Paris 2024. While every Team USA member represents our...
Yuengling weighs in on rumors that popular beer brand is coming to Illinois
An online rumor has local beer drinkers buzzing that popular east coast brand Yuengling could be coming to Illinois soon. Yuengling is aware of the speculation, but a representative for the brand wouldn’t confirm the rumors– or even if the company plans to expand at all. “Yuengling has...
Two-year long emu chase across Central Illinois comes to an end
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – A two-year long chase came to an exciting conclusion yesterday when capturers Matt and Brittany Goodner put an end to the elusive “Lady Emu’s” escape across Central Illinois. It was a normal night in late July when 11 emus broke out...
Gov. Pritzker talks workforce development at SWIC campus
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southwestern Illinois College campus to sign an executive order to improve workforce development programs, and announced a 20-million-dollar investment to create a center for those getting their associate degree at the Advanced Manufacturing Academy.
27 Illinois residents infected with dengue fever, CDC says
(WTVO) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 27 residents of Illinois have been infected with dengue fever as high levels of cases are spreading across the United States. The CDC said 17 of the reported Illinois cases are in Cook County. More than 9.7 million cases of the disease have been reported […]
Police: Rockford man avoids being hit with car after woman rams into garage door
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Breanna Bailey, 33, for allegedly trying to hit a man with her car and ramming into his garage door. On July 1st, around 11 p.m., police were dispatched to the 400 block of Foster Avenue for a damage complaint. The man told police the incident escalated from an argument. […]
Three hospitalized after rollover crash in DeKalb
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — Three people are in the hospital after a crash that happened after 5 a.m. Friday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said a speeding Ford Expedition lost control on Rimsnider Road, north of Miller Road, went off the road and into a ditch where it rolled over several times before stopping […]
Dozens line up for 2024 Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Brat Days are back!. The 53rd annual Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 12 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at two locations: Blain’s Farm and Fleet off Riverside Blvd. and at the upper parking lot at Cherryvale Mall.
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