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Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
Who has the best pizza? NJ, CT governors cook up debate
What state has the best pizza? Is it Illinois, New York, New Jersey?. Well, Connecticut Gov. Ned LaMont is heating up opinions with his latest post from X — including from Gov. Phil Murphy. LaMont announced the newest road signs to welcome people to Nutmeg State, including one sign...
Here’s When Illinois Fall Colors Will Be Best, Say The Experts
Over the past week or so, we've been getting a small taste of what fall feels like, especially at night. When the calendar flips over into September like it just did, we all know it's just a matter of time before the leaves on trees throughout Northern Illinois start to make that colorful change.
The New Most Affordable Place in Illinois is a Real Surprise
I don't pretend to be an economic genius or an expert in civic matters. However, I was genuinely surprised by the place in Illinois that was just crowned as the new most affordable city in the state. This new ranking was just shared by 24/7 Wall St today. I respect...
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $740 million for tonight’s draw
Illinois Lottery players have another shot at becoming an uber millionaire this weekend. The Mega Millions jackpot for tonight’s drawing is now a staggering $740 million – the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Two people have won a Mega Millions jackpot this year: first in March...
Advocates Seek Mandatory Training for Illinois Judges, Attorneys on Legal Needs of LGBTQ+ People
Illinois advocates for LBGTQ+ rights are pushing for the state’s high court to mandate that all lawyers, judges and other court personnel, such as clerks and security staff, be trained on be the legal needs of LBGTQ+ people. Critics, however, say the call for inclusivity training is exclusionary. A...
Wisconsin farm eggs linked to multistate salmonella breakout
Wis. (WTVO) — Multiple people in multiple states have been infected with salmonella due to consuming Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market branded eggs. 65 people in nine states have been infected, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Around 42 individuals infected live in Wisconsin, while other cases are in Michigan, Iowa, […]
Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
Medicaid-enrolled healthcare provider revalidation is mandatory
Providers actively enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program will need to revalidate their enrollment status to continue providing services to Medicaid customers and bill Medicaid. This federal requirement was temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 federal public health emergency. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), which administers the Illinois Medicaid program, is resuming that practice effective now.
VIDEO: Illinois Driver Shocked to See Black Bear Climbing a Tree
You never know what you'll see when you're driving down a road in Illinois. One driver in the Land of Lincoln can attest to this fact as he was quite shocked to see a black bear casually climbing a tree next to the road he was on. This video was...
Sycamores come up short against Panthers, fall to 0-2
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 27-20 on Saturday night. ISU Redshirt Freshman quarterback Elijah Owens completed 30 of 37 for 260 yards with 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Defensively, Maddix Blackwell got his first interception of the season and Geoffrey Brown led the way with 9 tackles. […]
Activists reject Republicans' noncitizen voting theory: 'it's an attack on voters of color and Latinos'
During the last week, authorities in California, Colorado and Illinois were forced to debunk violent migrant takeovers across their states, as conservative media outlets and personalities like Elon Musk and Republican candidate Donald Trump spread unsubstantiated claims through social media. The spread of misinformation has also found fertile ground in...
Americans to get payment from $40 million dating app data breach settlement – all you need is to fill out a form
USERS of the dating apps Bumble and Badoo may be eligible to receive a share of a $40 million settlement. The settlement benefits Bumble and Badoo users who accessed the apps between November 1, 2016, and December 31, 2021. The class action lawsuit alleges that Bumble and Badoo unlawfully collected...
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