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Illinois Secretary of State seeks to reverse decline in young organ donor registration
(The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced the launch of the Lifesaving Education and Awareness on Donation program. Giannoulias said the LEAD program enables high school students to serve as ambassadors for the Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor Program. “Teen understanding and awareness of organ donation is vital to tackling the shortage of organ donors. That’s why we are encouraging high school students across the...
Split Cook County from Illinois? A ballot question for some voters this fall
Should Cook County, home to Chicago and sprawling suburbs, break away from Illinois to form a new state? Voters in several Illinois counties could encounter a striking question, similarly phrased, on their ballots this fall.
More Illinois communities explore reinstating grocery tax
(The Center Square) – Not everyone is onboard with the elimination of the grocery tax in Illinois, including a number of communities around the state considering implementing their own tax when the state's expires. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Illinois will eliminate its 1% tax on grocery items. Gov. J.B. Pritzker included the change in his fiscal year 2025 budget. “We eliminated the state sales tax on groceries, which helps every...
Illinois’ Favorite Fast Food Chain Wins Local Talk Show Title
It's always time to celebrate when Portillo's cake is involved. This week Portillo's took home the honor of 'Stateline's Best Party Food,' on FOX39's Good Day Stateline. When you think party food, what comes to mind? Pasta? Sandwiches? Salads? Cake? Fun drinks? If that's not what you're thinking about... I'm not sure I want to be invited to your party.
Back-to-School in Texas Tip: Kindergarten Teachers Hate Cupcakes
A kindergarten teacher in Illinois is going viral after kindly asking parents to stop bringing cupcakes in for their kid's birthday. She says little kids have a hard time eating them, and they're too messy. So things like cookies and Little Debbie snacks are much better. @kbcrayons Lets talk birthdays...
Why Illinois is About to Be Invaded by Thousands Fleeing Florida
I was under the impression that Florida was one of the top destinations for people fleeing other states. Apparently, I had that backwards as there is new evidence showing that there is currently an exodus happening from the Sunshine State and many are heading directly toward Illinois. The Daily Mail...
Watch Out, 100 Foot Rule Can Cause You Big Trouble in Illinois
100 feet doesn't sound like that much distance, but in Illinois, it can be the difference between you and big trouble with law enforcement. We're approaching the season when remembering this and following the rules will be more important than ever. If you're not familiar with what people refer to...
82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
Illinois Tax Credit Available for Some K-12 Education Expenses. Here’s What to Know
Illinois’ foray into offering a tax credit to donors to a state fund used to pay for low-income students’ private tuition is over. Legislators, who enacted Invest in Kids in 2017, decided to let it lapse, so contributions made to scholarship-granting organizations after 2023 won’t lead to an income tax credit.
Governor disagrees with judge's ruling regarding guns on public transportation
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is confident that an appeals court will overrule a federal judge's decision that a portion of Illinois’ concealed carry law is unconstitutional. A federal judge in Rockford ruled that it is unconstitutional for Illinoisans with concealed carry permits to be prohibited from carrying guns on public transportation. The decision was a result of a lawsuit filed by four people who argued the section of Illinois’ concealed carry law that forbids holders of concealed carry licenses from...
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