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Illinois quick hits: Salvi new state GOP chair; pilot crashes, dies fighting wildfires
Salvi new state GOP chair The State Central Committee of the Illinois Republican Party has elected Kathy Salvi as the next chair. Current chair of the party Don Tracy said last month that he wants to be out of the job by close of business July 19, the day after the Republican National Convention ends, at the latest. In his resignation letter, Tracy cited discomfort with state central committee members...
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...
Can You Travel Through Illinois Airports With Pot In Luggage?
Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois but can you carry it in your luggage while traveling through an airport in our state?. Can You Travel With Cannabis In Your Luggage Through An Illinois Airport?. Recreational marijuana has been legal in Illinois since January 1st, 2020. It has been a very...
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...
Illinois Walmart Shoppers Should Run and Call 911 if You Hear “Code Brown”
I just learned big box stores have a color-coded intercom announcement system they keep private to not cause panic when an audible warning must be given to staff. Discover what each of the 7 color-coded messages means. Color-Coded Warning System. We've watched enough medical shows to to know that when...
June Illinois casino revenues up compared to last year but dropped from last month
(The Center Square) – 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. Revenues were up more than 13% compared to June of last year. Much of that...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Illinois governor unveils new public safety building in East St. Louis
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new $15 million public safety building at the Emerson Park transit center in East St. Louis, which will enhance security and house the second location for the Metrolink Operations Control Center.
Pritzker touts child tax credit as Illinois among worst for working class families
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers approved a tax credit of up to about $300 for families with young children as part of the new state budget and now the governor is touting that the credit will give back to families who need it the most. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, on social media, said over 1.4 million children will benefit from the first ever child tax credit in Illinois. "Reducing childhood...
Illinois Is Hosting The Best Lego Convention In The World
Lego fans in Illinois are very excited because the best brick convention in the entire world is coming to our state. One of my favorite toys growing up was Legos. Back in those days, they were basic. None of these fancy sets. It forced you to use your imagination. Since I was an only child I felt like I was pretty good at it. Between my friend and I, we had a huge crate full of bricks.
Customers fight Illinois American, Aqua Illinois rate hike request, say water bills already too high
Customers and local lawmakers are fighting two private water utility companies' request for a rate hike in Illinois, saying their bills are already too high and service has not been up to par.Nearly 1.4 million Illinois families could see their bills go up by about $30 a month, and they said they're already taking extreme measures to be conservative with their water usage thanks to the cost.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIllinois American and Aqua Illinois, both private water utility companies, have put in rate hike requests after seeing 7% to 15& increases in profits, according...
New Book Explores Ways to Reduce Mass Incarceration: ‘We Understand the Destruction and the Consequences’
Black people in Illinois are incarcerated at a rate seven and a half times higher than their White counterparts, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. And the national incarceration rate of Black people is six times the rate of White people. Racial disparities are just one of the many topics...
NIU Athletics Announces Senior Staff Promotions
DeKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University Vice President and Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier on Friday announced three promotions within his executive team. Matt Gonzalez has been added to NIU's senior staff and promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Events; Courtney Vinson has been promoted to Executive Associate Athletic Director of Sports Administration/Senior Woman Administrator while Lisa DeRango has been promoted to Executive Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources & Finance Administration.
Monster trucks, chicken and waffles to highlight Stephenson County Fair in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) – A monster truck driven by a Freeport native and a vendor that sells chicken and waffles will highlight the Stephenson County Fair this year. The county’s 170th fair opens Tuesday, July 23, officially marking the beginning of fair season in the stateline. The first Stephenson County Fair was held in 1854, […]
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