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Illinois hospitals prepare for new price transparency laws
(The Center Square) – As hospital price transparency laws continue to evolve, Illinois health care facilities are required to keep pace. New rules took effect July 1, including requiring hospitals to affirm the inclusiveness, accuracy, and completeness of the standard charge information. A third wave of requirements, including new drug reporting and estimated allowed amounts, will go into effect in January 2025. “We all know about the hospital price transparency...
41 Animals Rescued After an Illinois Shelter Suddenly Closed Down
It's true that times are challenging for businesses and that's also the situation for many volunteer organizations that are caring for others. 41 animals in Illinois had to be rescued recently when the shelter they were in suddenly had to close down. Fox 32 in Chicago just shared this 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...
Illinois Democrat places campaign focus on economics, Republican says people are not happy
(The Center Square) – Illinois Democrats and Republicans are focusing on economic issues during the current election season. State Representative Marcus Evans told The Center Square that Democrats are having discussions about finances. “You go to any Democratic agenda and focus, we’re talking about economics. We don’t want people taxed out of their businesses,” Evans said. ...
Illinois Teacher’s ‘No Cupcakes’ Video Goes Viral, Divides Parents
An Illinois teacher's TikTok is going viral after telling parents to leave the cupcakes at home this school year. What she's saying has some people worked up after Ann Brackemyer voiced what she described as an "unpopular opinion." What Brackemyer is saying is that her kindergartners don't care as much...
Madigan criticizes 'press frenzy' as he seeks to screen jury
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants to screen the social media accounts of potential jurors after extensive pretrial publicity for one of the state's most high-profile corruption cases since Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Madigan's defense team traced the publicity issue back to former Gov. Bruce Rauner, a wealthy Republican who fought with Madigan and the state's Democratic legislature during his four years in office. "Madigan took...
ILLINOIS SHOPPERS: If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ on Speaker Run & Call 911
I just learned big box stores have a color-coded intercom announcement system they keep private so as to not cause panic when an audible warning must be given to staff. We've all heard the big box stores' intercom systems delivering all kinds of messages to assist us when we are shopping. Occasionally, there are other messages delivered over that intercom system that you know have some sort of important meaning.
Armed with tax incentives, an EV parts maker to locate in Illinois
(The Center Square) – With a rash of companies deciding to leave Illinois for greener pastures, a Swedish company is setting up shop in the Land of Lincoln. The electric vehicle component manufacturer Ymer Technology recently opened its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove. The company will produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs. “Illinois’ future is electric, and we’re leading the charge and open for business,” said...
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