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New Study Names And Ranks Illinois’ Top 25 School Districts
If you're a parent, you want to make sure your kid is getting the best possible education if it's at all possible for you to do so. It's not unusual for a couple to consider moving to another location for better educational opportunities once they find out that there's a child on the way, while others begin looking for those places even before that time.
4th Most Popular Fast Food Brand Only Has 23 Illinois Locations
I love this brand, but I can't remember ever going in one of their locations. Maybe this is the reason. It's the 4th most popular fast food brand in America, but there are only 23 Illinois locations. Eat This Not That just shared this new ranking of the most popular...
State of Illinois Virtual Job Fair on 10/2
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is holding a virtual job fair on Wednesday, October 2 from 10 AM to 11 AM CT. This virtual presentation will tell you about all of the job opportunities within the State of Illinois along with the benefits for these positions.
Illinois apologizes for implying judge’s transit carry ruling brings ‘safety implications’
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Attorney General’s office has apologized to a federal judge demanding answers after implying his ruling against the state’s mass transit concealed carry ban has “safety implications.” Northern District of Illinois federal Judge Iain Johnston ruled the Second Amendment is violated by the state’s prohibition of people carrying concealed firearms on mass transit. “Plaintiffs’ proposed conduct – carrying concealed handguns on public transit for self-defense...
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan loses bid to dismiss bribery charges
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A federal judge has rejected former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion to dismiss most of the criminal charges against him, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the scope of federal bribery laws.U.S. District Judge John Blakey also denied a request from Madigan's co-defendant and longtime confidant, Michael McClain, to be tried separately from the former speaker.Blakey's rulings come less than a week before Madigan and McClain are set to face trial in federal court in Chicago.Madigan and McClain are facing a federal indictment charging them with racketeering, conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud, most...
Illinois Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Postpones Inductions Ceremony
The next class of Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will have to wait until 2025 to be inducted because of issues at the venue. Illinois Music Venue Temporarily Shuts Down Postponing Events. In theory, the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is a cool thing, especially the museum....
Jim Dey: Another batch of lawyers pays price for misconduct
Oct. 1—Lawyers sometimes make news, mostly related to the clients and occasionally related to themselves. Generally speaking, they acquit themselves well as citizens, but not always. That brings us to the occasional reports released by the Illinois Supreme Court that outline for public consumption — and public warning — the kind of trouble lawyers get themselves into and the price they pay. In ...
Illinois' only all-trail ultramarathon is about to take off! Here's how you can help out.
STERLING, Ill. — It's a race that's truly unlike any other in Illinois! The 2024 Hennepin Hundred will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5. It offers a 100-mile race, a 50-mile race, a 50K race and a 100-mile relay. The Hennepin Hundred is the only point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon in...
Illinois employers have to show salary and benefits on job listings starting 2025
(WTVO) — Most employers in Illinois will have to disclose salary and benefits in their job listings starting January 1, 2025. The Department of Labor is sending out a reminder that employers, with 15 or more workers, must abide by the new law going into place at the beginning of the new year. The new […]
Central IL Haunted Houses serve up a fright
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) — How far will you dare for a scare? Central Illinois is home to multiple different haunted attractions, from trails, to houses to abandoned hospitals. But where are they and when do they open? Read on for information on ticket pricing, dates and more information on some of the spookiest scares […]
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