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VA Illiana recognizes Independence Day and the price of freedom
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — In Central Illinois and across the US, celebrating our country’s independence can come with loud noises or a big starburst of colors. However, those can sometimes be triggering for veterans. If you turn to a different way of appreciating our freedom, you might hear something different. “Challenges following service are so […]
Majority Of Illinois Music Fans Are Embracing Vinyl Revolution
The vinyl revolution just proves to Illinois music fans and collectors to never say never because there's always a chance. Thanks to my dad and uncle, I got into music really early in my life. They were going to concerts and buying new albums when I was a kid. There were always tunes playing in our house and also in the car. It had a huge impact on me.
Illinois Ends Fiscal Year With Nearly $5B Cash on Hand
Illinois entered a new fiscal year Monday with a bit of a financial cushion as the prior year’s revenues exceeded final projections by about $123 million. The state ended fiscal year 2024 with about $4.7 billion cash on hand, or about 9% of the allocated spending for fiscal year 2025, which began July 1. That included a record high $2.1 billion in the state’s budget stabilization, or “rainy day” fund, which has seen its balance grow steadily over the past five years.
Shaboozey will Headline at the Illinois State Fair
"One, here comes the 2 to the 3 to the 4" Shaboozey is bringing A Bar Song (Tipsy) to the Illinois State Fair! Here are the details on the show and how to get tickets... According to a post from the Illinois State Fair Facebook page, Shaboozey, the man behind the summer hit song on country radio A Bar Song (Tipsy), is going to be headlining at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August, 18th. The Facebook page post says tickets will be on sale starting July 6th at 10 am via Ticketmaster.
Sparklers are legal in Illinois, but experts raise safety concerns
Sparklers are legal in Illinois, but pediatric emergency physician Dr. Shannon Staley says that doesn’t mean they are safe. “It gives parents a false sense of security, but sparklers can burn at over thousands of degrees of heat,” said Staley, who works at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Staley...
Illinois quick hits: Group sues Northwestern for discrimination
Group sues Northwestern for discrimination A lawsuit is accusing Northwestern University’s Law School of discriminating against white men. The federal complaint was filed by the group, “Faculty, Alumni and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences.” The suit claims the school violated anti-discrimination laws by hiring women and people of color over white men with more qualified credentials. ...
Farmers market coupons offered to low-income Illinois seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Farmers market coupon books are now available to low-income, older adults, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and of Human Services (IDHS) announced Tuesday. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offers access to fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from local farmers. Each book contains five $10 checks. “The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program helps low-income […]
New Illinois law sparks fear of possible statewide landlord registry
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law says mobile home tenants can’t be evicted for not paying rent, but only if the park itself is not up on their license and fees. State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, carried Senate Bill 2834 in the House and explained the measure already exists in current statute but the replication in the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenants Rights Act is a way to bring greater awareness to residents that this is existing law. ...
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