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Remembering Zeke Giorgi, the “Father of the lottery”
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Celebrating 50 years, the Illinois Lottery holds a rich history that can be traced all the way to a well-known leader in Rockford. Before 1974, there were many people opposed to the idea of a state-wide lottery, including then Governor Dan Walker. But Edolo “Zeke” Giorgi, a former alderman and state representative for the 68th District, saw a real opportunity for the state to do some good with the money the lottery could earn. Called the “Dean of the House,” Giorgi was known for being able to solve the public’s problems. His grandson, current state representative Dave Vella, says Giorgi believed the lottery gave the working man an opportunity to become a millionaire.
Landlords dealing with skyrocketing insurance costs
(The Center Square) – As insurance costs continue to rise in Illinois and elsewhere, a building association is trying to determine the factors and what can be done about it. Multi-family building landlords, builders and insurance officials held a meeting to address the dramatic rise in insurance rates. One of the topics covered is the reasons premiums have risen so rapidly. Andrew Dolliff, director of the Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance,...
Kennedy submits signatures to gain ballot access in IL
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign announced it has submitted the signatures to gain ballot access in Illinois. The campaign turned in more than 63,000 signatures on Monday, more than double the 25,000 required. Officials say the campaign’s ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is […]
Strong, gusty winds could affect travel and other activities in East Central Illinois
EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) – The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that a low-pressure system, known as a “wake low,” has formed over East Central Illinois this afternoon. This specific weather event is leading to wind speeds of up to 65 mph in certain areas of...
Famous Wing Joint Closing Multiple Locations, Illinois Included
Another week, another popular chain restaurant abruptly shuts down multiple locations across the country (including here in Illinois) while claiming that everything is fine. Alright, maybe not "fine," but according to a spokesperson, moves like this are done to protect the overall health of the company while expansion takes place in other markets.
In July, Illinois Police Academy Graduates Get a $90,000 Bonus
I have had many friends and family who either have or currently do serve in law enforcement and I don't know any of them that do it for the money. That being said, there's a big bonus awaiting graduates of the Illinois State Police academy beginning July 1. The state...
Inside an Illinois Women’s Prison Vacant for 12 Years Now Gone
I cannot imagine how much sadness and depression this one Illinois place contained when it was active. Urban explorers shared one last look inside a former women's prison in Illinois that sat vacant for 12 years and has now been destroyed forever. When it opened in 1991, it was Illinois...
Power restored for thousands in Central IL after summer storms
6/26 UPDATE — All power was restored to Springfield customers by midnight, CWLP posted on Facebook. According to Ameren, 210 customers in Champaign County do not have power as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, with the majority remaining being in neighborhoods around Centennial Park. 8:00 P.M. UPDATE — CWLP reports only three outages and 41 still […]
Illinois' historic cicada emergence is winding down, but another cicada is coming
(NBC CHICAGO) - While the great cicada emergence of 2024 may be coming to an end, the "summer of cicadas" is far from over, and the next round might look a little different. That's because another emergence is on the horizon. The season started with the emergence of not one...
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