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Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.
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...
Housing providers are squeezed by rising insurance costs, driving rents up. Unlike other states, Illinois can do little about it
CHICAGO - Stuart Handler runs a company that owns and manages 47 properties, with a total of 6,000 apartments throughout the Chicago area. For 2024, the insurance premium on his portfolio of properties increased about 150%, and his deductible climbed from $100,000 to $1 million. The jump in insurance costs...
Butler and Ohio Draw in Season Opener
INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler women's soccer team faced Ohio in the Sellick Bowl to open the 2024 season, a contest that ended in a 1-1 draw. The Bobcats, out of the MAC, took a one-goal lead early in the second half, but the Bulldogs responded five minutes later to level the score.
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Pritzker says Trump is the loser after former president's remarks on X with Musk
(The Center Square) – After being called a “real loser” by former President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said it’s Trump who is the loser. Elon Musk, the owner of X, formerly Twitter, hosted a more than two hour discussion with Trump on the social media platform Monday, where Trump discussed being shot in the ear, the economy, foreign and domestic policy and government efficiency. Trump wants to get...
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot. President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci. A White House official told The Hill the...
Marion Connects honored as a Governor's Hometown Award finalist
A southern Illinois volunteer organization has been highlighted as a finalist for the 2024 Governor's Hometown Awards. Marion Connects is made up of local leaders and residents working to make a positive impact in the local community. The group organizes monthly “Third Thursday” events that are designed to build community...
Nomination window opens for 2024 Excelsior, Excalibur awards
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The awards recognizing excellence in community service are once again open for public nominations. Beginning today, community members can nominate people and local organizations for the Excalibur, Excelsior and Community Champion Awards. The Excalibur award will go to one person who has greatly impacted the Stateline through community service, while the […]
No Evacuation Needed After Smoke Fills Spring Valley Nursing Home's Laundry Room
A fire scare Friday morning at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Spring Valley. At about 7:10, Spring Valley, Ladd and Peru Fire Departments were called to Aperion Care on the north end of Spring Valley after the building's fire alarms were set off. Spring Valley Fire Chief Todd Bogatitus says the issue was a faulty air conditioner in the laundry room that was producing heavy smoke. The smoke was confined to the laundry room.
Peru Police Arrest and Citation Report 8/15/2024
On 08/12/2024, Singh was charged with retail theft after officers were dispatched to Walmart. Charges Failure to give aid/info unattended vehilce/proper. After a hit and run investigation, the above was arrested for failing to notify damage after striking an unattended vehicle. She was cited and released with a mandatory LaSalle County court date.
Police Arrest Ottawa Man for Allegedly Violating Orders for No Stalking, No Contact
An Ottawa man has been arrested by police. Fifty-four-year-old Michael Barkau was picked up by Ottawa police on Tuesday for violating an order of no stalking and no contact. Barkau is locked up in the La Salle County Jail. Streator police picked up 26-year-old Nicholas Huber of Streator on a...
Washington Elementary School in Sterling has water main burst
STERLING, Ill. (KWQC) - Bad news for those picking up their children at Washington Elementary School. A leak turned into a burst before a repair could be completed, city officials said. Avenue 1 is closed between 15th and 16th Streets until the repair can be completed. “This is an Illinois...
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