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Taylorville DMV to close for a week amid transformation into a One-Stop-Shop
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office is transforming its Taylorville facility into a and “One-Stop-Shop” design, offering reduced wait times and increased efficiency. The DMV will temporarily close from August 23-29, while renovations take place. During that time, a temporary “pop-up”...
Local nursing homes cited and fined
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Five facilities around the state were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation.
4 Illinois Cities Ranked In America’s “Safest And Richest” Places To Live List
We all know some towns are just better to be in than others. It's always fun to go to the towns and neighborhoods that are very safe and loaded. These are the places that can do hayrides through the street on Halloween and the houses hand out full-size candy bars.
4 Safest And Richest Places To Live In Illinois, Says New Study
The 30 Safest and Richest US Cities To Live in 2024. Guess what? Four suburban Chicago villages just made it onto a list of the 30 "safest and richest" places to live in the U.S. for 2024. Yep, Illinois strikes again, proving that we’re not just the land of deep-dish pizza, blizzards, and a questionable governor track record. We’ve got some fancy, crime-free spots too.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Data refutes Pritzker’s DNC claims about Illinois economy: Analyst
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than […]
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Illinois quick hits: Supreme Court upholds block on slating law
Supreme Court upholds block on slating law The Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that blocked a change in the state’s election law that would have kept 14 candidates off the ballot in the 2024 general election. On May 3, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new “anti-slating” legislation into law, changing the rules for ballot access in the middle of an election cycle. The...
10 Most Likely Ways You’ll Kick the Bucket in Illinois This Year
With very few exceptions, no one will live forever at least on this Earth or more specifically Illinois. There is new data that reveals the 10 most likely ways you'll kick the bucket in Illinois this year. The state of Illinois has an alarming amount of data on death. It's...
Is It Legal? Shocking Facts About Illinois Common Law Marriages
I will be celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary in September and I feel like I have been married forever. However, some couples don't go through all that wedding stuff to declare that they are married, but in the state of Illinois is a common law marriage valid?. Common Law Marriages...
Popular Coffee Joint Reportedly Expanding to New Illinois Places
I have never met coffee that I didn't like other than a few cups I've made myself. Good news if you're a fan of a popular coffee joint that already has a few locations in and around Illinois as a new report says they're expanding to new places within the Land of Lincoln.
Expert Movers Warn Illinois 1 of the Worst States You Can Move To
For what it's worth, I'm not on board with all of the stay away from Illinois at all costs lists that occasionally get passed around the internet. However, I'm not an expert mover and there are several moving companies that seem to be in agreement that you might want to avoid moving to the Land of Lincoln.
Nine Amazing Neighborhood Bars To Grab A Drink In Illinois
When it's time to grab a drink, the residents of Illinois love stopping at their favorite bar, and here are some of the best neighborhood taverns in Rockford. It's a practice that many people in Illinois enjoy doing. That's stopping off after work to grab a beer. Sometimes, you've had a tough day at work. You want to cleanse your system before heading home to see the family. For many residents, the solution is going to a place where everyone knows their name. Of course, I'm talking about your favorite neighborhood tavern. Just one drink and a little conversation can make it all better.
When It’s Legal To Pass Stopped School Buses In Iowa And Illinois
School is back in session for the 2024-2025 school year. Many kids, especially young students, take the bus to get to and from school. If you're a motorist in Iowa and Illinois, this is your reminder of when you should stop for a school bus and when you need to keep driving.
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