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IL Supreme Court unveils new pretrial serves dashboard
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Supreme Court is rolling out a new interactive dashboard to provide info on cases that are in pretrial status. The Court’s Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) unveiled the new dashboard on Tuesday. It provides a summary of several initial decision points for criminal cases filed since the implementation […]
Warning Illinois – ‘Brushing’ Scam Begins with Unexpected Package
You would think receiving an unexpected package would be a pleasant surprise. The truth is it's the beginning of a dangerous scam that is already causing big problems for many in Illinois as the feds shared a warning about why this goes so very wrong. My dad worked for the...
Four Under 40 award honoree Lauren Bierschenk
Lauren Bierschenk has worked in the insurance industry for 10 years, and started her own agency with Farmers Insurance in 2021. She is currently licensed to serve Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. In 2020 she received a circle of champions award for assisting clients to enroll in health insurance programs available in Montana through the Marketplace. She has also been awarded the Career Agent of the year award for 2023 with District 23.
Pritzker touts targeted tax breaks amidst Illinois being named least ‘tax friendly’ state
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure expanding a slew of tax credits for things like electric vehicle manufacturers, quantum computing, filmmakers and more. House Bill 5005 impacts tax credit programs for the film industry and research and development projects across the state, as well as for the Economic Development for a Growing Economy and Reimagining Energy and Vehicles programs. Pritzker's office said the bill also builds on Illinois’ growing status as a tech hub and reduces red tape for the Blue...
Read before lighting: Are fireworks legal in Illinois?
On Kewanee’s northside off Main Street, a fireworks stand, under a red, white and blue tent, cropped up last week offering a variety of fireworks, some containing as much as 500 grams of pyrotechnic composition. Secured to a pole inside the stand are permits from both the City of Kewanee and the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Illinois Restaurant One of 44 Hooters Locations That Closed Suddenly
Another restaurant chain is causing panic throughout the United States after 44 locations have closed. This announcement will hurt guys everywhere because a favorite spot for "wings" seems to be struggling. Yes, Hooters restaurants are silently getting marked as "permanently closed" on Google and the list of the latest closings has been released.
Storm Damage: Should you file insurance immediately?
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — If you have storm damage, should you make a claim immediately? WTWO spoke with Heather Konrad of the Nikki Dunford Agency of American Family Insurance Wednesday morning. Konrad encouraged policy holders to contact their insurance agent to talk through the situation before filing a claim. Konrad recommends getting an estimate before filing […]
Illinois Woman Loses Pants After Falling On Treadmill [VIDEO]
This woman from Illinois found the life hack to getting ripped at the gym. The only things you need: a treadmill and leggings. If you thought you're already putting yourself out there and working out at a public gym, wait until you hear what happened to Alyssa Konkel. It was...
Pritzker enacts new state agency some worry has unknown taxpayer cost
(The Center Square) – Beginning July 1, Illinois will have a new state agency set to roll out over the next three years to handle all things early childhood development. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1 Tuesday in Chicago. He said transferring early childhood services from three different state agencies to a new one will streamline […]
GOP ex-Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden for president
Former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger announced his support for President Joe Biden on Wednesday, one day before the first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle against former President Donald Trump. Kinzinger, one of Trump’s fiercest GOP critics, said the former president poses a “direct threat” to American values, referencing Trump’s actions after he lost […]
“Beehive: The 60’s Musical”
***** Chicago is currently home to two major musical productions where the number 6 is of great importance. First, the touring company of “Six” where we meet 6 of Henry the 8ths wives, and now, the musical “Beehive The 60’s Musical” where six amazing women bring us the music of the times along with the story of women becoming noticed.
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