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DoorDash is helping people on government assistance get groceries
DoorDash says since it began accepting SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, in July of last year, 25,000 people in Cook County who receive benefits have used DoorDash for 145,000 deliveries.
Illinois quick hits: Hundreds arrested in sweep; Stellantis recalls Jeep hybrids after fires
Hundreds arrests in fugitive sweep During a nationwide U.S. Marshal sweep, hundreds of fugitives were arrested in Metro East. According to U.S. Marshals of the southern district of Illinois, Operation North Star targeted fugitives in 10 metropolitan areas around the country, prioritizing those with firearms. In East St. Louis alone, investigators arrested more than 600 fugitives and recovered 172 firearms, 53 kilograms of illegal narcotics and over $250,000. ...
Illinois Thrift Shop Supports an Amazing Cause — And It’s a Must-Visit
Any time of year is good for thrift shopping, but it seems that more people like to visit their favorite secondhand stores more often in the fall. It could be because people want to find that extra layer of clothing or something vintage for the last few months of the year, or it could be because they want some great Halloween costume pieces for cheap.
Another Change Could Be Coming to the Real ID in Illinois
I've never claimed to be a math genius, but I've lost count of the number of times there has been a change announced to the ongoing Real ID effort in Illinois and the word is another one could be in the works. When I saw an article from Patch talking...
New Study Names And Ranks Illinois’ Top 25 School Districts
If you're a parent, you want to make sure your kid is getting the best possible education if it's at all possible for you to do so. It's not unusual for a couple to consider moving to another location for better educational opportunities once they find out that there's a child on the way, while others begin looking for those places even before that time.
Battle brewing over Illinois law banning swipe fees on sales taxes, tips
(The Center Square) – A controversial Illinois law affecting credit cards has prompted opinion polls, lawsuits and an array of opinions. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and is set to take effect in July 2025, making Illinois the first state to exempt taxes and tips from interchange fees. Rob Karr, the president of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, said their poll shows...
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