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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...
GOP-tilted websites showed where Illinois judges live despite a law that protects their privacy
WBEZ’s analysis shows the sites published home addresses of most of the state’s voters, including prosecutors involved in public-corruption cases, prominent Illinois-based actors, Chicago sports luminaries and several billionaires. An election conspiracy peddler exposed dates of birth and home addresses online for more than 6 million Illinois voters...
As Illinois college enrollment numbers decline, budget deficits pop up
(The Center Square) – Republican state Sen. Chapin Rose is urging top university officials across the state to be smart in taking the steps to ensure their survival at a time when at least three institutions are facing fiscal year 2024 deficits of at least $14 million. At Northern Illinois University, school officials recently reported a $31.8 million deficit, while at Western Illinois University as many as 124 faculty and staff members were recently shown the door as part of a plan to erase a...
GreatSchools CEO explains how survey can improve schools
(The Center Square) – A nonprofit school information group has recognized 532 Illinois schools for positive, supportive learning environments. GreatSchools.org announced its Thrive Awards at a time when academic proficiency numbers remain low in the state’s public school systems. GreatSchools CEO Jon Deane said the awards were based on the state board of education’s 5Essentials survey, which looks at some of the most important characteristics of a school’s climate and...
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 […]
Bartonville business to pause operations as it makes doughnuts for longtime festival
Big Mike's Donuts & Coffee – situated at 1369 W. Garfield Ave. in Bartonville – is once again making doughnuts for the Morton Pumpkin Festival. The shop announced it will temporarily close from Sept. 8 to Sept. 18 for “Prep, Production and Recovery.” The 58th annual Morton Pumpkin Festival will take place Sept....
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