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Major Mall Retailer With 18 Illinois Spots Closing Over 50 Stores
I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know when I say that malls across the country really aren't doing very well, and we're seeing a lot of store closings that prove the point. Here's just a sample of stores that were once thought to be "mall staples" that have closed or are closing locations:
ILLINOIS SHOPPERS: If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ on Speaker Run & Call 911
I just learned big box stores have a color-coded intercom announcement system they keep private so as to not cause panic when an audible warning must be given to staff. We've all heard the big box stores' intercom systems delivering all kinds of messages to assist us when we are shopping. Occasionally, there are other messages delivered over that intercom system that you know have some sort of important meaning.
Officials urge Mega Millions players to check tickets as time is running out on $1m prize that was bought at gas station
A MEGA Millions player may be sitting on a $1 million prize that has gone unclaimed. Illinois’ state lottery publishes a list of lotto tickets that haven’t been claimed, and the big prize is still on there as the deadline gets closer. The $1 million ticket had its...
Madigan doesn't want the word 'corruption' used in upcoming corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan doesn't want the word "corruption" mentioned at his upcoming corruption trial. Madigan laid out a litany of things he wants excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial in October. The words Madigan's defense team doesn't want the jury to hear are "patronage," "political machine," "Shakman Litigation," "corrupt politicians," "corruption," and "Public Corruption Task Force," and their derivatives, according to a motion pending before Judge Manish Shah. ...
Kinzinger: ‘I’m not courageous … I’m surrounded by cowards’
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said he is not courageous for speaking out against former President Trump, calling other Republican lawmakers who feel the same way but remain silent “cowards.” Kinzinger joined “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Tuesday evening, and he was asked by the late night host if other GOP lawmakers feel similarly about Trump and…
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.
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