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Illinois state senator speaks after alleged threat against state representative
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13. The incident led to the postponement of a DeKalb Senior Health Fair, which Keicher...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action […]
Dunkin’ opens second location in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere is running on Dunkin’ with their new location. On Tuesday, Belvidere officials gathered with owner Kiran Kayastha for a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony at the new location at 320 W. Chrysler Drive. This is the second Dunkin’ location in Belvidere, with the first being located inside Walmart.
Deere laying off salaried employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Salaried employees at Deere and Co. are being let go Wednesday morning. The employees were supposed to hear the news around 9 a.m. Sources who spoke about layoffs said meetings were being held virtually. The number of people affected is unclear. Deere declined to say. It...
Shooting in Sterling Remains Under Investigation
A little before 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23rd, Sterling police were informed about a shooting near the intersection of 13th Avenue and East 5th Street, by Sterling First Church of the Nazarene. First responders found two men who were shot. Police say they were passengers in a vehicle that was...
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
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