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Do You Know About Illinois’ Weird Way Of Taxing Halloween Candy?
I don't know how you run things at your house during Halloween season, but at our place, my wife Amy is in charge of allocating Halloween candy. Amy has a candy-buying rule that she lives by, and that is she'll only buy Halloween candy that we like. That means no...
5 more jurors added in Madigan corruption trial, but judge again warns of slow pace
Five more jurors were chosen Thursday to hear evidence in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, but the sluggish pace of questioning is threatening to delay opening statements in the landmark case for another week. Among the newly selected jurors are a man who works as a night nurse at an Elmhurst hospital, a woman who manages proposals for food-service giant Aramark, ...
Illinois quick hits: First responders head to Milton aftermath; charter schools to close
First responders head to Milton aftermath Firefighters from Illinois are headed to Florida to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Sixty firefighters from Monroe and St. Clair counties, along with engines and gear, will be in the Tampa area for 15 days responding to local emergency calls. Three million people are without power after the storm came ashore Wednesday night. ...
Daywatch: New casino makes huge debut
Good morning, Chicago. Hard Rock Rockford had a huge debut at its new permanent casino, jumping from ninth to second in Illinois in both gaming revenue and visitors during its first full month. The sprawling entertainment complex generated $13.7 million in adjusted gross receipts and drew more than 157,000 visitors for September, topping every casino in the state but perennial leader Rivers ...
5 Most Common Dumb Ways Illinois People Get Hurt in Autumn
Autumn in Illinois brings stunning fall colors, pumpkin patches, and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of clumsy accidents. Before you dive headfirst into leaf piles or carve the next masterpiece jack-o'-lantern, here's a list of the five most common dumb injuries you might want to avoid this season.
3 Illinois Inventions No One Wants to Live Without
Illinois has racked up many achievements in the history books since it officially became a state in 1818, and many of inventions created in the state are ones the world could not live without. Important Moments in Illinois History. Illinois tends to have a tarnished image in the eyes of...
Illinois quick hits: Cook County president reveals budget; youth waterfowl hunting to begin
Cook County president reveals budget In what she calls a “good news” plan, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled her proposed 2025 budget. The proposal is a $9.9 billion spending plan, about $628 million more than the county’s 2024 budget. Preckwinkle said there are no new taxes, fines or fees in the new budget. ...
Advocates Push for Tighter Rules Around Reporting Stolen Guns, Serial Number Checks in Illinois
Just as owning a car comes with legal responsibilities, so too does owning a gun, advocates said Thursday as they called on state legislators to increase those responsibilities when the General Assembly returns to Springfield next month. Specifically, they want Illinois to shorten the period of time in which a...
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