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3 Important Things to Remember Before Raking Up Leaves in Illinois
Fall is definitely in the air in Illinois, and with it comes the dreaded chore of raking leaves. But before you grab the rake and start gathering piles, here are 3 very important things to remember. First Sign of Fall in Illinois. According to the calendar, Fall doesn't begin until...
Illinois Republican lawmakers demand investigation into reported abuse at South Side youth facility
CHICAGO - Republican lawmakers are calling for a full investigation into reports of physical and sexual abuse at a youth facility on Chicago's South Side, which has raised concerns about how the state handles foster care. The Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, which was shut down in June, is at...
Report on the financial state of U.S. states gives Illinois an 'F' grade
(The Center Square) – A new report found that 27 states did not have enough money to pay their bills at the end of fiscal year 2023, while Illinois failed to disclose its financial report. The government finance watchdog Truth in Accounting has released its latest Financial State of the States report. The report found that the majority of state debt can be attributed to their unfunded retirement liabilities, including in Illinois. ...
Community Choice: Here are Springfield's top 3 places to work according to readers
Do you love where you work? Unfortunately, not everyone can say they do. Fortunately, however, there are still plenty of people who do love where they work. Where are the top places to work in the Springfield area? Here's what our readers voted in the 2023 Official Community Choice awards. ...
Halloween In Illinois: Is This Our State’s Most Haunted House?
We may have supply shortages in other areas, but the current supply of "haunted houses" in Illinois and throughout the country is very strong heading into Halloween 2024. You've got places like the Amityville Horror house, the Lizzie Bordon house (which is now a bed and breakfast), the Villisca Ax Murder House in Iowa, and many others, along with the haunted houses that are slapped together each Halloween season for scary-but-not-too-scary holiday fun in nearly every city and town.
Op-Ed: Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week: Illinois needs real reform to end lawsuit abuse
Every year in the United States, the first full week of October is observed as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week. As we enter Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week 2024, Illinois finds itself at a pivotal moment in its ongoing battle against excessive litigation. Lawsuit abuse has long plagued the state's small businesses, burdening them with unsustainable legal costs and stifling their growth. This year, we can celebrate some progress, but it is clear much more needs to be done to protect the future of Illinois’ small businesses. ...
Illinois’ Last One Closed In 2020, Now The Final US Store Closes
When you think about it, 62 years is a pretty good run for a store that at one time had over 2,400 locations scattered across the United States, and had made the phrase "blue light special" synonymous with bargains and things you could pick up cheaply. Although the company itself...
After storied time as the ‘Velvet Hammer,’ Michael Madigan to face a jury
It was Jan. 12, 1983, and the newly installed Democratic Speaker Michael J. Madigan stood on the Illinois House podium, surveyed the kingdom he now ruled and picked up the wooden gavel that symbolized his rise to power. He declared it a “new era” in Springfield. Unlike others who would slam the gavel to bring the House to order, Madigan often held it by its barrel-shaped head and gently tapped ...
Forbes lists best Illinois-based employers for 2024
Forbes compiled a list of the best places to work by state, including Illinois. Forbes and the market research firm Statista surveyed over 160,000 employees at U.S. companies with at least 500 people. Employees were asked how likely they were to recommend their employers, and to evaluate both employers they’d worked for within the past two years and others they knew from within their industry or through friends or family who worked there. The list incorporated survey...
Shocking Foodie Rankings: Only Two Illinois Cities Make the List
It's a bit of a shocker from the culinary world, with only two Illinois cities making it to the list of best foodie cities in America. Posted by WalletHub, it appears that of the 28 different metrics they covered, including the accessibility and affordability of high-quality restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and pricing, to name a few.
Hundreds of runners compete in Illinois' only all-trail ultramarathon
STERLING, Ill. — Hundreds of people from around the world hit the ground running this weekend for Illinois' only all-trail ultramarathon: The Hennepin Hundred. Those running in the signature 100-mile marathon had 30 hours to complete the course. It began in Sinnissippi Park in Sterling, stretching the entire Hennepin Canal State Trail before ending across the street from the Colona Fire Department. Runners can also compete in a 50-mile race.
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