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Stateville prison almost empty after state moves quickly to comply with court order
The state is on track to have moved all but a few inmates out of Stateville Correctional Center by a court-ordered deadline Monday, marking the end of an era for the dilapidated century-old facility and a moment of relief for some former inmates who say they are still haunted by memories of their time there. For more than a month, the Illinois Department of Corrections has been transferring ...
These Gas Station Tacos Are the Best in Illinois
Today is National Taco Day, and it wouldn't make sense not to highlight what's been dubbed the best tacos in Illinois. While Taco Day was originally set for October 4, the folks at Taco Bell pushed to move National Taco Day to the first Tuesday in October every year because, you guessed it, Taco Tuesday.
America’s Largest Truckstop Opens In Illinois Next Month
I hate to break it to the state of Iowa, but your days of sitting on top of the mountain by having the world's largest truck stop located in your state are going to be over in a little over one week from today. Walcott, Iowa has been the home...
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.
Nearly 140,000 Illinois residents to receive checks for unclaimed property
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Almost 140,000 Illinois residents will soon be receiving checks of between $50 and $100, as part of the state’s program to return money without owners filing a claim. The Enhanced Money Match program from the Illinois Treasurer’s office crossmatches data collected by the state with the unclaimed property database. The money […]
Illinois Department of Labor reminds businesses about upcoming salary transparency law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) sent a press release Tuesday reminding business owners of the upcoming salary transparency law. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, employers with 15 or more employees must include the pay scale and benefit information in job postings. It’s a result of an amendment to the Equal Pay […]
Top 4 Candies To Avoid This Halloween in Illinois
Halloween fun is just around the corner in Illinois, and before you start loading your grocery cart with candy, here are fours candies experts say you should leave on the shelf. Illinois' Favorite Halloween Candy. I love the Halloween season and handing candy out to neighborhood families on Halloween night,...
Illinois apologizes for implying judge’s transit carry ruling brings ‘safety implications’
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Attorney General’s office has apologized to a federal judge demanding answers after implying his ruling against the state’s mass transit concealed carry ban has “safety implications.” Northern District of Illinois federal Judge Iain Johnston ruled the Second Amendment is violated by the state’s prohibition of people carrying concealed firearms on mass transit. “Plaintiffs’ proposed conduct – carrying concealed handguns on public transit for self-defense...
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