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Federal judge rules section of Illinois’ concealed carry law unconstitutional
A federal judge in Rockford ruled it unconstitutional for Illinoisans with concealed carry permits to be prohibited from carrying guns on public transportation, a decision with uncertain implications for a decade-old state law. The decision was a result of a 2022 lawsuit filed by four people who alleged the section of Illinois’ concealed carry law that bars holders of concealed carry licenses, ...
With marijuana at a new level of scrutiny, here’s what the research says
“Illinois Democrats legalized marijuana,” proclaims a new billboard in Chicago. The ad, paid for by Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign fund, takes credit for a change that polls show is supported by about two-thirds of Americans. Chicagoan Sheila Hogan, one of 140,000 people registered in the state to use medical cannabis, believes in its powers. She uses mild gummies at bedtime to relieve ...
Costco among businesses closed for Labor Day holiday. Full list of closures
As Labor Day arrives, marking a time to celebrate and give thanks for the nation's workers, it will also mean a number of closures across Illinois and the country, but what exactly will be open and closed for the holiday?. This year, the federal holiday falls on Monday, Sept. 2.
ComEd energy costs to increase ‘significantly’ next year, according to watchdog group
ILLINOIS (WTVO) — ComEd customers are expected to see a price increase in electricity rates next summer, according to the Citizens Utility Board (CUB). The watchdog group said a record price spike at an electricity capacity auction will likely increase the supply price for ComEd customers starting in June 2025. ComEd raised its metering, administrative […]
Acadia Healthcare Facilities in Midwest Faces Legal Action For Holding Patients For Insurance Money
Investigations unveil systemic failures and violations in Acadia Healthcare's operations in order to increase profits by scamming insurance companies. Acadia Healthcare Under Legal Fire for Alleged Unlawful Patient Detentions.
Many Illinois Shopping Malls Are Closing, One Is Thriving
Consumer shopping habits have changed so dramatically in the last four years, that brick-and-mortar stores and most malls can no longer compete. Two once popular Illinois malls have closed in the last month and more are coming. What is Woodfield Mall's secret?. Why Are So Many Illinois Malls Closing. West...
Illinois Department of Labor issues annual Labor Day report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Labor has released a report highlighting the agency’s achievements in the past year. The annual report highlights department statistics, including how much they recovered in wages, how staff members advocated for workers who unfairly lost their jobs and the number of inspections of amusement park rides. The […]
F1 Arcade Opening 30 More US Places and Illinois Could Be Next
Formula 1 racing continues to expand its global reach and appears to be targeting one of the only countries that hasn't really embraced it yet and that's America. The F1 Arcade is a combination champagne bar, restaurant and simulator center and there's already one United States location and a report says 30 more are to come and there's good reason to believe Illinois could be next.
Union membership in Illinois fell to lowest point in 10 years in 2023: Report
The rate of union participation in Illinois fell to its lowest point in a decade in 2023, according to a new report from the nonprofit Illinois Economic Policy Institute (IEPI) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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