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State of Illinois sues Lake Forest company for publishing voters’ personal info online
Over six million Illinois voters had their personal information exposed by a right wing news site earlier this year. Local Government Information Services published street addresses and dates of birth of millions of Illinois residents, including dozens of judges whose information is legally protected from being disseminated. A judge ruled that some of this personal information had to be redacted, but a WBEZ investigation found that much of it is still searchable online.
Woman's vehicle stolen during armed carjacking near Downtown Peoria
The Peoria Police Department is investigating a carjacking early Monday morning in which a pair of men reportedly took a woman's car north of Downtown Peoria. Police said that at 12:14 a.m., they were called to the 700 block of Hamilton Boulevard after they received a report of a vehicular hijacking. Upon arrival, officers found a woman who told them that a pair of men, one with a firearm approached her car. ...
Watch Out, 100 Foot Rule Can Cause You Big Trouble in Illinois
100 feet doesn't sound like that much distance, but in Illinois, it can be the difference between you and big trouble with law enforcement. We're approaching the season when remembering this and following the rules will be more important than ever. If you're not familiar with what people refer to...
82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
Illinois Tax Credit Available for Some K-12 Education Expenses. Here’s What to Know
Illinois’ foray into offering a tax credit to donors to a state fund used to pay for low-income students’ private tuition is over. Legislators, who enacted Invest in Kids in 2017, decided to let it lapse, so contributions made to scholarship-granting organizations after 2023 won’t lead to an income tax credit.
Governor disagrees with judge's ruling regarding guns on public transportation
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is confident that an appeals court will overrule a federal judge's decision that a portion of Illinois’ concealed carry law is unconstitutional. A federal judge in Rockford ruled that it is unconstitutional for Illinoisans with concealed carry permits to be prohibited from carrying guns on public transportation. The decision was a result of a lawsuit filed by four people who argued the section of Illinois’ concealed carry law that forbids holders of concealed carry licenses from...
The MBIP Dog Days Of Summer…2024 - Week Number Eleven @: Lou’s Drive-In
As I was finishing up my meal, Michael (in the middle) came up and said hi. We both lived in New York at the same time and I haven’t seen him for years! It was great to see him and catch up on things!. I got a photo of...
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...
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