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Illinois is one of three states that still bans most fireworks
(The Center Square) – The residents of 47 states will be able to celebrate around Independence Day with fireworks, but that’s still not the case in Illinois. Since 1942, the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act has prohibited residents from buying and using fireworks other than novelty items like handheld sparklers. There has been a push to allow ground sparklers, which Matt Murphy with Mac Strategies said would keep Illinoisans from buying...
John Deere Laying Off 600+ More Employees
Fox Business’ Michael Dorgan reported on Sat. June 29 that “John Deere, the world’s largest seller of tractors and crop harvesters, has announced another wave of layoffs Friday, telling around 610 production staff at plants in Illinois and Iowa that they will be out of a job by the end of the summer.”
How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers
A revolutionary new piece of state legislation protecting child influencers is now in effect in Illinois, ensuring that children under the age of 16 will be compensated for appearing in their parents’ social media content. How Europe's Conspiracy Influencers Went From Covid-19 to the Climate On July 1, the state of Illinois officially enacted an amendment to its existing Child Labor Law, which specifically states that children under the age of 16 are entitled to a share of the revenue from their adult guardians’ vlogging content, defined in the bill as “content shared on an online platform in exchange for...
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Wins National Award for Exhibit
SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has won a national “Leadership in History” award for its exhibit exploring the many ways and reasons that people have made Illinois their home over the centuries. The exhibit, “Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois,” is now available online so that people anywhere in the world can explore the lives of immigrants, Native Americans, future presidents and social activists.
Walmart told their receipt defense is not OK after shopper says he fell for ‘bait and switch’ tactic and was overcharged
AS Walmart is set to again face a lawsuit claiming the retailer misled shoppers about prices, a court has ruled that the company cannot use a defense involving printed receipts. The class action lawsuit, lead by plaintiff Yoram Kahn, has accused Walmart of overcharging shoppers with “bait and switch” tactics by having some prices listed […]
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
Can You Travel Through Illinois Airports With Pot In Luggage?
Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois but can you carry it in your luggage while traveling through an airport in our state?. Can You Travel With Cannabis In Your Luggage Through An Illinois Airport?. Recreational marijuana has been legal in Illinois since January 1st, 2020. It has been a very...
Ameren Illinois team recognized by AGA with research and innovation award
A three-member team at Ameren Illinois recently received national recognition from the American Gas Association (AGA) for developing a process that uses customer gas usage data to proactively identify natural gas leaks at customers’ residences. ... Read More » The post Ameren Illinois team recognized by AGA with research and innovation award appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
US Marshals Desperately Chasing These Violent Illinois Fugitives
You know that a crime is serious once the US Marshals get involved. There are many fugitives in Illinois now that are on the radar of this elite law enforcement organization and they are urgently working to chase them down as soon as possible. If you're not familiar, the US...
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
Illinois Tollway Scam Resurfaces: What Drivers Need to Know
Palos Park, IL – A recurring scam has resurfaced, once again targeting Illinois drivers and their wallets. Late Thursday and early Friday, it appears that scam texts were sent to many people, including several Palos Park Police Department cell phones. According to the Palos Park Police Department, unsuspecting motorists...
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