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Illinois school districts seek sales tax dollars
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans already face a high tax burden and now DeKalb County school districts are asking voters to raise sales taxes for schools. Sales taxes would go up 1% in DeKalb County if voters approve the County School Facility Occupation Tax. DeKalb County Board Vice Chairman John Frieders told The Center Square […]
Illinois State Fair vendors look forward to welcoming new, returning customers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – The Illinois State Fair is packed with all kinds of events and activities from rides to harness racing and to concerts. But you can’t go a few steps without finding a bite to eat or something to drink. “I think Illinois is wonderfully reflected through our agricultural partners in the Illinois […]
Sophisticated Decor, Cocktail Lounge, and International Cuisine: Bread & Vine Launches Unique Fast-Casual Franchise Concept Nationwide
The lifestyle destination brand is pioneering a next-level fast-casual concept, offering franchise opportunities throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond. The company, founded by restaurant connoisseur and international culinary expert Eric Bonnetain, is seeking to add around 50 units to its network within the next five years. Targeting Illinois and Wisconsin at the outset of expansion, the brand is focusing on the areas of Chicago and Madison, and Door county in Wisconsin.
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Illinois schools need to fill 4K teaching positions
Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois State Board of Education is launching a $6 million campaign to recruit school teachers. This is to address the serious shortages in the industry across the state. The campaign is especially for bilingual and special education in rural and urban communities. The board said its annual unfilled positions data collected […]
Football practice begins across Illinois. Here are the top players
High school football practice starts Monday. A long summer of early mornings, hot days and tough workouts culminates with the beginning of the 2024 season. Teams across the Peoria area will hit the gridiron in the morning or after school. ...
Black bear spotted in Illinois
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Black bears are on the move! More black bear sightings have been reported in Illinois. People reported seeing bears from Columbia to Belleville. In one case, a baby black bear was spotted in Caseyville and it is said to be moving northeast. The...
‘Don’t Answer Her’: Illinois Nail Salon Tech Allegedly Tells Woman She Doesn’t Serve Black People. White Customer Rushes to Worker’s Defense and Is Hit with a Brilliant Clap Back, Video Shows
A Black woman alleged in a video she posted to TikTok that she was denied service at a nail salon because of her race. TikTok […] ‘Don’t Answer Her’: Illinois Nail Salon Tech Allegedly Tells Woman She Doesn’t Serve Black People. White Customer Rushes to Worker’s Defense and Is Hit with a Brilliant Clap Back, Video Shows
Koehler-Chung battery recycling bill becomes Illinois law
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed a battery recycling law sponsored by State Rep. Sharon Chung of Bloomington and State Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria. Under the law, battery sellers or distributors will have to develop a recycling stewardship program for small- to medium-sized batteries by 2026. Medium-sized batteries include those made for electric bikes and scooters.
Illinois quick hits: Campbell to retire; conflict of interest found in state agency
Campbell to retire An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey announced Friday that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, who won the office in 2018, said politics stood in the way of his effectiveness as sheriff and suggested he and his family had received death threats. The 60-year-old Campbell said he would vacate his office no later than Aug. 31. ...
Lawsuit: Illinois ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ violates employers’ free speech rights
(The Center Square) – The Liberty Justice Center filed a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge a recently enacted Illinois law that would prohibit companies from holding mandatory meetings where “religious or political matters” are discussed. Liberty Justice Center Senior Counsel Jeffrey Schwab explained that political matters as defined in the law extends to discussions surrounding policy changes or regulations. "You can imagine a company wanting to talk about changes to...
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