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Illinois Tops Charts as Best State for Teachers in America
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our world, guiding and shaping the minds of tomorrow amidst a rapidly changing landscape. In Illinois, we're lucky enough to have some of the best educators in the country. As technology evolves, the role of educators becomes even more pivotal. Imagine having an AI...
Over 5K Illinois residents not registered to vote due to DMV coding error
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office says it recently discovered an error that left approximately 5,400 residents off voting rolls. According to officials, a 2019 computer coding issue related to REAL IDs resulted in the problem. The new code was implemented as part of an Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) system which […]
Suburban man wins state title for 2,000 pound pumpkin
Joe Adkins, of suburban Wheaton, grows three giant pumpkins every year, and this year, one of his pumpkins exceeded all expectations. The three pumpkins are on display right in front of his house near Childs Street and Pierce Avenue. “The most important one is the weight of this one, and...
Illinois Dept. of Insurance Helps Reunite Families with Over $8.5 Million
Millions of dollars in life insurance benefits go unclaimed each year, but the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) is working to change that. READ MORE: FEMA Inspections May Be Needed Storm Relief in Winnebago Co. According to a press release from the IDOI, the Life Policy Locator service has helped...
After storied time as the ‘Velvet Hammer,’ Michael Madigan to face a jury
It was Jan. 12, 1983, and the newly installed Democratic Speaker Michael J. Madigan stood on the Illinois House podium, surveyed the kingdom he now ruled and picked up the wooden gavel that symbolized his rise to power. He declared it a “new era” in Springfield. Unlike others who would slam the gavel to bring the House to order, Madigan often held it by its barrel-shaped head and gently tapped ...
This Illinois Diner Dubbed One of the Best in the U.S.
One of my favorite things to do is visit a town I've never been to and find a local diner off the beaten path. Some of the best meals I've had are at restaurants that only the local residents know of. Diners In the Midwest Are Best in America. Avoid...
Golf regional winners, soccer hat tricks: Vote for the SJ-R's athlete of the week
Here are the nominees for The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week poll. The poll closes at noon on Friday. Information about the nominees is below. Carlinville's Isabella Tiburzi won last week's poll. ...
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