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Pritzker signs ‘Landlords Retaliation Act’ to mixed reaction
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed off on legislation prohibiting landlords from retaliating against tenants who lodge code violation complaints against them. The Landlord Retaliation Act also bans landlords from terminating leases, increasing rent, decreasing services or threatening lawsuits in instances of such disputes, as well as bars them from refusing to renew a lease after a tenant comes forward with such a complaint or seeks assistance from an elected official related to one. ...
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth to lead U.S. delegation to Paralympic Games
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth will lead the U.S. delegation at the 2024 Paralympic Games opening in Paris along with the newly revealed members tasked with representing America at the global event and closing ceremonies.
Nearly 200 people become naturalized citizens at Illinois fair
(The Center Square) – With the threat of another wave of migrants bused to Illinois during the Democratic National Convention next week, nearly 200 people became U.S. citizens Wednesday during a ceremony at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The group, who came from 49 different countries, took the Oath of Allegiance. Several elected officials were on hand, including U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker. ...
Healthcare waiver to expand Medicaid coverage gets federal approval
The Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver was federally approved July 2, allowing the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to expand Medicaid coverage. That additional coverage is expected to help address root causes of health disparities, according to an Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker press release. That includes housing and...
Granite City Schools Foster Unity with Special Kick-Off
GRANITE CITY – The opening day celebration for educators and then what followed for students at Granite City Community Unit School District 9 was more than just a kick-off; it was an opportunity to build a strong school community. An event for Granite City School staff brought them together,...
Troy Family Dental in Illinois is the only dental practice with YOMI technology in the area!
SPONSORED – YOMI is the first and only FDA-cleared robotic system for dental surgery. This technology is at Troy Family Dental in Illinois, they are the only practice in Illinois with this robotic system. Yomi allows dental implants to be perfectly placed, cutting down on invasive procedures and allowing...
QHS graduate gives ‘honest’ advice for travelers on YouTube page, which has 1 million followers, 250 million page views
QUINCY — Mark Wolters caught the travel bug when he was a student at Quincy High School, taking advantage of a local Rotary program and studying overseas in Australia and Finland. After graduating from QHS in 1994, Wolters attended the University of Illinois in Champaign and continued to seek...
St. Louis — Fans Had a Blast at Green Day’s “The Saviors Tour”
Green Day filled Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre with punk rock and, for many, nostalgia Thursday night at their nearly sold-out performance. By the end of the steamy August night, no one cared how they looked because they’d just been treated to not one but two full albums performed live and in person by everyone’s favorite punk rock band. Green Day’s on tour this year celebrating the 30th and 20th anniversaries of Dookie and American Idiot, respectively. They also included a newer single, “The American Dream Is Killing Me” from their January 2024 Saviors album, “Dilemma” and others. The fast-paced concert ended with one song cut and a sped up “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” as thunderstorms grumbled.
Jacksonville drumline performs in Indianapolis for world championship
Jacksonville, Ill. (WAND) — Jacksonville Drumline Institute performed at the Drum Corp International World Championship in Indianapolis last weekend taking home prestigious awards. Twenty students and alumni traveled to what is considered the "global capital of marching music" to show off their skills. Organizers say the outdoor event, The...
Marquisha Williams' legacy: Her daughter receives a gavel after announcing she wants to become a judge
ST. LOUIS — Last year, four children lost their 29-year-old mother Marquisha Williams at the hands of their father. Since that time, the family has surrounded the children with love and support. Noelle, Williams' 6-year-old daughter, shared she wanted to become a judge during her kindergarten graduation in May....
Two Arrested in Parking Lot of Springfield Clinic on Gun Charges
Two people were arrested yesterday after police say they brought loaded firearms into a business’ parking lot. Jacksonville Police were requested to the parking lot of Springfield Clinic in the first block of Founders Lane at 4:25 yesterday afternoon. The complainant told police that two subjects were waiting outside of the healthcare facility wanting to fight with them.
O'Fallon, Illinois, bakery and restaurant to close, up for sale
O'FALLON, Ill. — A bakery and restaurant in Metro East plans to close near the end of the year, and the building and fixtures are up for sale. The Happy Bakery’s last day of operation is currently scheduled for Dec. 23, owner and chef Charlie Cook posted Wednesday on Facebook. The vegan bakery in O’Fallon, Illinois, began as an online Etsy operation in 2014 and adapted into a custom-order cakery, then a bakery with a brick-and-mortar storefront at 102 W. Sixth St. in downtown O’Fallon. In 2020, the bakery added a restaurant.
St. Louis doctor pushes for free multi-cancer early detection trial for radioactive waste victims
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — For more than 50 years, the Morices' have been by each other's side. The two are high school sweethearts. Both Linda and Jim looked at each other and said, "(We met) at McCluer High School in North County. We met our junior in high school and then dated through college."
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Give their Students Red-Carpet Treatment
EAST ST. LOUIS – Some walked down the long red carpet with much excitement and flair. Others cruised along quickly, hoping to pass by without much attention. But that didn’t happen, because the order of the day was for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) to give their students a rousing welcome on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 12.
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
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