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Pritzker administration continues to deny Illinois’ population decline
(The Center Square) – The Pritzker administration continues to deny the state is losing population. During a panel discussion about pensions with the Better Government Association this week, Deputy Gov. Andy Manar was asked about the state’s economic trends, including population decline. “There has never been more people living in the state of Illinois than […]
Illinois City Ranks High Among America’s Most Frequent Cheaters
A surprising new survey has revealed that Illinois ranks 7th among the "Most Cheaters" in America. Chicago residents are the most frequent culprits regarding "certain behaviors." Chicago residents seem to cheat on their partners more in the Windy City than in almost every other city in America. It's not just...
Walgreens in Illinois Says They Will Close 1,200 Stores Forever
The announcement that came from Deerfield, Illinois was certainly not what many Walgreens employees wanted to hear. The company says they will now close 1,200 stores forever with 500 as soon as this year. I saw this report today from WKYC which shared some of the details of what Walgreens...
Hundreds of Eaton B-Line workers on strike in Illinois
TROY, Ill. — Nearly 400 workers in Illinois have walked off the job. Union members at Eaton B-Line are on strike, fighting for better pay. Members of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Engineers, known as IAM, walked off the job Monday at midnight. This came after workers at the Eaton B-Line facilities in Troy and Highland, Illinois, voted not to extend their contract Sunday.
America’s Best Fried Chicken Sandwich Deserves More Spots in Illinois
I saw this guy on YouTube talking about America's best chicken sandwich. It was served at Jollibee in Times Square in New York City. While that's great and all, I wondered what the chances are of me making it to Times Square right now, sitting in the middle of America. I'll answer that for you: not great.
10 Things Invented in Illinois That Will Make You Question Reality
Illinois is more than just cornfields—it's a breeding ground for some of the world's most unexpected inventions. Get ready to be surprised by these 10 Illinois-born creations that might just make you rethink everything you thought you knew about the Prairie State. 10 Things Invented in Illinois That Will...
Seemingly Out of Nowhere, Illinois Getting 4 Big New Bookstores
If you had asked me at the beginning of the year if Illinois would see a rash of new bookstores opening, I would have said you were crazy. Shows you what I know as the Land of Lincoln is indeed getting 4 big new bookstores seemingly out of nowhere and they're opening soon.
Trial expected to begin for former House Speaker Michael Madigan
The long-awaited public corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is expected to get underway Monday. While 12 jurors and four alternates have been selected, two more alternates are still needed. If they are chosen by Monday morning, opening statements will begin in the afternoon. Madigan was the...
Abandoned Illinois Property Among America’s Ten Most Haunted Places
Lucky (or unlucky) for you, one of America's most haunted places in our state. Timeout listed the 19 most haunted places in the U.S. and mentioned one spot in Illinois you should check out. That is if you want to scare the bejeezus out of you because this place sounds...
Fast-Growing Chicken Salad Chick Coming to Missouri & Illinois
If you've ever been to a very popular chicken salad place in the southeast and thought "wow, I wish Illinois or Missouri had a restaurant like this", you're gonna be very happy about what has just been announced. Are you familiar with Chicken Salad Chick? They have 37 locations which...
Drunk Illinois Man Arrested For DUI In Stolen Golf Cart
A man in Illinois got extremely drunk at a golf course and got himself into some serious trouble with the police. Being Drunk And Stupid In Illinois Is No Way To End A Day On The Golf Course. I'll be the first to admit that golfing isn't my thing. There...
‘Call if you can, text if you can’t’ in Christian and Shelby Co.
SHELBY COUTNY, Ill. (WCIA) — Residents in two Central Illinois counties are now able to connect with local law enforcement in ways other than phone calls. According to a Facebook post by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Christian County and Shelby County 911 Centers will be able to communicate with residents through text. When texting […]
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