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Report on the financial state of U.S. states gives Illinois an 'F' grade
(The Center Square) – A new report found that 27 states did not have enough money to pay their bills at the end of fiscal year 2023, while Illinois failed to disclose its financial report. The government finance watchdog Truth in Accounting has released its latest Financial State of the States report. The report found that the majority of state debt can be attributed to their unfunded retirement liabilities, including in Illinois. ...
Halloween In Illinois: Is This Our State’s Most Haunted House?
We may have supply shortages in other areas, but the current supply of "haunted houses" in Illinois and throughout the country is very strong heading into Halloween 2024. You've got places like the Amityville Horror house, the Lizzie Bordon house (which is now a bed and breakfast), the Villisca Ax Murder House in Iowa, and many others, along with the haunted houses that are slapped together each Halloween season for scary-but-not-too-scary holiday fun in nearly every city and town.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile returning to Central IL this week
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making its way back to Central Illinois this week. The 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels previously stopped by Champaign this summer. If you missed your chance then, you can still see the famous vehicle between Oct. 10-13 in several different locations throughout the area. Here’s […]
Forbes lists best Illinois-based employers for 2024
Forbes compiled a list of the best places to work by state, including Illinois. Forbes and the market research firm Statista surveyed over 160,000 employees at U.S. companies with at least 500 people. Employees were asked how likely they were to recommend their employers, and to evaluate both employers they’d worked for within the past two years and others they knew from within their industry or through friends or family who worked there. The list incorporated survey...
Jim Dey: Forbes finds America's rich keep getting richer
Oct. 7—Still No. 1 Forbes magazine recently identified a member of the Walton family — think Walmart — as Illinois' wealthiest resident. Lukas Walton, 38, was identified as not only the state's wealthiest resident, but the youngest member listed on Forbes 400 richest Americans. Although he made the top spot last year, Walton is even richer this year. His net worth grew from $24.2 billion to ...
EPA tailpipe emission rules facing strong opposition in Illinois, elsewhere
(The Center Square) – The assault on the Biden administration's tough tailpipe emissions standards continue. Under the rules, the auto industry could meet the standards if 56% of new vehicle sales are electric vehicles and at least 13% of sales are plug-in hybrids by 2032. The Illinois Corn Growers Association is commending the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a resolution overturning the EPA’s emissions standard. ...
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