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Will kids with head lice in Illinois schools be sent home early? Latest CDC, state guidance
For many families, a child getting sent home early due to head lice is a common occurrence during the school year. But parents may be surprised to learn that the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says students with head lice infestations can stay in the classroom longer.
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Recap of Tuesday Evening’s Storms
Heaviest totals across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. An approaching cold front brings the next chance for scattered thunderstorms, but not everyone is likely to see rain. Upwards of 50% of the metro area may see a shower or thunderstorm by late Friday night. Hi-resolution model snapshot at various times.
Illinois State Police completes largest security detail in agency history
CHICAGO – From the time Air Force Two landed at O’Hare airport Sunday, August 18, 2024 to the time of “wheels up” on Friday, August 23, 2024, the Illinois State Police (ISP) successfully protected the safety and security of the democratic process with the largest deployment of ISP personnel to a single event in the agency’s 100 year history.
Illinois quick hits: Casino clearing site for new facility; new state flag submissions
Casino clearing site for new facility After delays and concerns about financing, Ballys is taking a step forward in building a permanent casino. Demolition of the old Chicago Tribune building is underway in River West in Chicago. Ballys released plans for a 500-room hotel, casino and theater along the Chicago River. For the past year,...
EV Manufacturer Ymer Technology Announces Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
**Photo Courtesy of https://www.intersectillinois.org/ and Lake County Partners. Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy equipment industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Lake County Partners, and the Village of Buffalo Grove, announced the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove. The company’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Illinois reports first death from West Nile Virus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting their first death this year from the West Nile Virus. The individual, who lived in Lake County, was in their 80’s. The person had symptoms in mid-August and died not long after. “Sadly, Illinois is reporting our first death of the year attributed […]
Illinois utility watchdog: Bad deals peddled by alternative electricity suppliers
(The Center Square) – A utility watchdog group is warning Illinoisans to be wary of alternative electricity suppliers. This comes after a Citizens Utility Board review of state reports shows that ComEd and Ameren Illinois customers with alternative suppliers have lost a combined total of about $297 million over the last year and $1.8 billion since 2015. While ComEd and Ameren deliver electricity to their customers over the power lines...
Illinois Democrats, GOP offer differing views to undecided voters
(The Center Square) – Democrats and Republicans are focused on different issues as they try to attract undecided voters in Illinois. State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, told The Center Square at last week's Democratic National Convention that there needs to be more infrastructure construction in the United States. “I think the issue that people want to look for is at the kitchen table. Am I gonna have a decent-paying job?...
Illinois cheer families could be owed money after massive settlement against Varsity Brands
Illinois will now be part of a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Varsity Brands, a company that puts on cheer camps and competitions and that was accused of using monopolistic tactics to raise prices and undercut competition. According to Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Illinois has signed onto the...
WATCH: Lightning in Central Illinois spotted from miles away
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Lightning was visible late Tuesday night as storms swept through Illinois, and viewers in several areas shared some videos with WCIA of what they saw. Video from Champaign around 9:50 p.m. WCIA Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lighty said the lightning was from Chicago-area storms more than 100 miles away. If you captured […]
Red Lobster to Potentially Close Three Illinois Locations Amid Nationwide Retreat During Bankruptcy Proceedings
As Red Lobster navigates choppy waters in its ongoing bankruptcy saga, court documents reveal that the seafood chain is shuttering a slew of restaurants across the nation, including three eateries in Illinois. As per NBC Chicago, if a judge approves the latest court filing, the state will see the closure of its Geneva and Bourbonnais locations as well as a Peoria establishment. The last days for these restaurants are not set in stone, but Red Lobster is pushing for lease rejections by Aug. 31.
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