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Opposition growing over Chinese battery manufacturer locating in Illinois
(The Center Square) – As more revelations arise about a Chinese company that plans to build a battery plant in Kankakee County, opposition is building. Gotion is slated to receive over $8 billion in federal and state subsidies for its Manteno, Illinois, plant. The company plans to build a facility in Michigan as well, where Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, took part in a roundtable discussion on Gotion’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party. ...
Bloomington City Council approves new roadwork
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a $6.8 million roadwork contract with Rowe Construction at during last week’s meeting. According to a city news release, the money is going towards the city’s roads most in need of repair. “Approving this contract represents a significant investment...
Municipal sales tax for roads returns after Pontiac City Council vote
Thanks to the latest budget passed by the state of Illinois, a key obstacle in raising money for infrastructure projects in the City of Pontiac has been removed. The new legislation allows municipalities across Illinois to raise their sales tax rates by 1 percentage point without holding and passing a voters referendum. The City...
Sonya Massey’s 4-Year-Old Cousin Was Also Allegedly Killed By Police, Prosecutors Will Not File Charges
In a tragic turn of events, a 4-year-old child named Terrell Miller was shot and killed by Illinois police in March. Terrell, the baby cousin of Sonya Massey, became a heart-wrenching symbol of the unintended consequences of police action when he was caught in the crossfire during a domestic dispute. Vigils around the country have also taken place for the dead toddler’s fallen cousin. On July 23, prosecutors decided not to file charges against the officer involved in the incident that killed little Terrell. The incident occurred on March 16 during a response to a domestic dispute involving Anthony T. George, a...
Rock Island Police Department reestablishes Elderly Service Officer Program
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (KWQC) - The Rock Island Police Department re-established a program that advocates for and supports the communities elderly population according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. The Elderly Service Officer Program, according to the department, is designed to help citizens who are 60 years...
New Study Says Rockford is the Second Cheapest City to Live in Illinois
Suppose you're reading this and already live in The Forest City. Whether you're a current resident or considering a move, Rockford is a hotbed of affordability. Its cost of living is below that of most other cities in Illinois. Affordability in Rockford. Rockford is the second-cheapest city in the state...
Illinois expanding Medicaid coverage for some, including convicted felons
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois has federal approval to expand its Medicaid coverage to include convicted felons and those affected by firearm violence. The state received federal approval of its proposed Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver that will allow the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to begin work to expand taxpayer funded Medicaid coverage. “Here in Illinois, the 1115 waiver is the cornerstone of our...
Southwest Indiana and Southeast Illinois Brace for Severe Thunderstorms Until 4 PM
Evansville, IN – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Paducah, Kentucky, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for a small portion of southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois, effective until 4 PM CDT. The primary concern with this late morning and midday round of thunderstorms is damaging winds reaching up to 60 mph, with the potential for large hail up to quarter size.
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Memorial to host A-fib educational session
July 29, 2024 -Memorial Medical is holding an educational session about the most common form of hearth rhythm disorder. Bernard Lim, MD, PhD, a cardiac electrophysiologist with Memorial Specialty Care will host “Understanding Atrial Fibrillation: Prevention & Treatment” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, in Decatur Memorial Hospital Classrooms A & B.
Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
New Study Says Rockford is the Second Cheapest City to Live in Illinois
Suppose you're reading this and already live in The Forest City. Whether you're a current resident or considering a move, Rockford is a hotbed of affordability. Its cost of living is below that of most other cities in Illinois. Affordability in Rockford. Rockford is the second-cheapest city in the state...
Best of You Paid For It: Badgering Blagojevich
ST. LOUIS — Elliott Davis is retiring after 45 years at FOX 2. He is sharing the top ten “You Paid For It” reports. Tonight’s stories include a battle with a school district that landed Elliott Davis and his photographer in jail and a chase after former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Following the reports, the […]
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