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Judge allows concealed carry on Illinois’ public transportation
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A federal judge has ruled that Illinois’ ban, forbidding concealed carry owners to carry guns on public transportation, is unconstitutional. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Iain Johnston ruled in favor of four plaintiffs who brought a 2022 lawsuit, arguing that a portion of the state’s concealed carry law, prohibiting holders of […]
Study: Illinois one of six states with long-term deficits
(The Center Square) – A new report highlights just how bad the state of Illinois has been with the budgetary process over the years. Pew Charitable Trusts found only two states with annual deficits in fiscal year 2022, a record low. Senior associate Page Forrest said Illinois is one of just six states that recorded a 15-year shortfall at the end of fiscal 2022. “The good news is that fiscal...
Illinois crops appear to be maturing ahead of schedule
(The Center Square) – It may be an early harvest in Illinois this year as crops are maturing earlier than normal. The latest crop progress and condition report from the United States Department of Agriculture shows 24% of the corn crop is mature. That is compared to the 5-year average of 11% at this time. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 5% poor, 21% fair, 54% good, and 17%...
Madigan’s attorneys cry foul over ‘unfair’ media coverage, ask judge for more leeway to question jury pool
Attorneys for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan have compiled years’ worth of unflattering press about the political powerhouse in hopes that a judge will let them examine potential jurors more closely at Madigan’s racketeering trial. “For at least the past two decades, the press coverage of Madigan has bordered on obsession,” defense attorneys for Madigan and co-defendant Michael ...
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.
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