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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...
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...
Check Out The Massive Amount of Equipment Left At This Abandoned Illinois Power Plant [VIDEO]
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so, you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. It never ceases to amaze me how massive buildings with machinery can be left abandoned and unused. I don't know if it's disappointing or annoying, but it's...
Heavy Showers & Thunderstorms Developing Across Parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida
Some Severe Weather Possible in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. Good morning everyone. Pleasant weather and widespread temperatures in the 70's continue until Saturday; when our next cold front will reinforce the cooler and drier air. Afternoon and evening showers and storms are expected throughout the Northeast on Saturday, then we go cool to mild on Sunday depending on your location. Warmer conditions in the 80's return midweek next week, but nothing outrageous.
Major Mall Retailer With 18 Illinois Spots Closing Over 50 Stores
I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know when I say that malls across the country really aren't doing very well, and we're seeing a lot of store closings that prove the point. Here's just a sample of stores that were once thought to be "mall staples" that have closed or are closing locations:
Illinois sees sharp rise in SNAP benefit recipients
(The Center Square) – With the state now home to the seventh highest share of resident using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford is urging lawmakers to do more to aid the growing number of people struggling to make ends meet. In all, federal government data shows nearly two million residents, or one out of every seven individuals, are now reported to be receiving federal food assistance, leaving the state with 237,383 more SNAP recipients than before the pandemic. ...
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