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Illinois Lottery hits golden anniversary; celebrates 50 years of jackpots
The Illinois Lottery, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has generated $3 billion a year, with profits going to the Illinois common school fund, and is the first state to privatize its operations and take ticket sales online.
3 Illinois members of Congress skip Netanyahu's speech over Israeli war policy
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, some lawmakers decided not to attend the speech out of their disapproval of his handling of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.Among the members of Congress who said they wouldn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago). Schakowsky was among a group of lawmakers who instead met with the families of Israeli hostages. She said they have growing resentment toward the prime minister and his inaction to end the conflict."These are people that are very...
Over 500 Illinois workers say promised raises have not arrived
Some Illinois workers have said they’re not getting the raise they were promised. Teamsters Local 916 said the Illinois Department of Central Management Services is not paying negotiated wage increases to more than 500 unionized workers.
A rise in domestic violence deaths spurs call for action for Karina’s Bill
(WIFR) - Lawmakers all over Illinois speak out against the rising number of domestic violence deaths, calling to pass a bill that would keep guns out of the hands of alleged abusers. In 2023, Karina Gonzalez and her daughter were shot and killed by her husband in their home, weeks...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Sheriff knew of Sean Grayson's arrest history before hiring
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — We have new details on the deputy who was arrested for shooting Sonya Massey. Sean Grayson is charged with first degree murder. We have learned Sheriff Jack Campbell knew about Grayson's previous brushes with the law and decided to hire him anyway. Sean Grayson has...
‘The goal is to grow each year’: Pat Bryant looks to be top option
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — If there’s one thing Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant doesn’t lack, it’s confidence. “I feel like they could have thrown me a little extra,” said Bryant on his EA Sports College Football 25 rating. “They gave me an 81, and I thought I could have been an 83 or 84.”
NAMI West Central IL to launch first family support group in Mt. Sterling on Aug. 20
Mt. Sterling, Ill. (KHQA) — The National Alliance on Mental Illness West Central Illinois (NAMI WCI) affiliate will hold its first-ever Family Support Group Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Brown County (Mt. Sterling) Public Library. The support group will be held the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30...
Married Missouri Police Officer Kills College Student He Was Having Affair with, Who Threatened To "Out" Him
Jesse Valencia of Kentucky made a grim prediction to his mother when he was just seven years old. “He said, ‘Mom, I’m not gonna live to be — very old.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna die at a very young age,’” his mom, Linda Valencia, told Dateline: Secrets Uncovered.
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski presents $500,000 check to the MCDD
In March of 2023, the Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled (MCDD) applied for a Community Funding Project grant through Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski. Three months later, the MCDD received notification that its “Growing MCDD” project made it through the House Appropriations Committee. In March of 2024, the MCDD was notified that its Growing MCDD project was indeed signed into law with the passing of the bipartisan government funding bill.
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Illinois Conservation Police seeking applicants for next class of trainees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement is seeking applicants for the position of conservation police officer trainee. Conservation police officers enforce state laws intended to protect Illinois' natural and recreational resources. They are vested with full state-wide police authority and...
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...
Pritzker would consider VP nomination, but some unhappy with party leadership
(The Center Square) – As the Illinois governor weighs in on a potential vice presidential nomination, a socialist alderman from Chicago is expressing frustration with the Democratic Party. Gov. J.B. Pritzker told CNN he’d be reluctant to give up his post as governor of Illinois, but the possibility of being vice president would be appealing. “It’d be hard to resist a call and consideration if the nominee called me to...
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