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Illinois Wins $334M for Electric Vehicle Plant Reopening
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding Stellantis $334,763,050 in Domestic Auto Manufacturing Conversion Grant program funds to assist in the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant and in the construction of the plant’s new electric vehicle battery production facility. Stellantis has pledged to invest additional funding of its own to ensure the modernization of the plant is fully-funded.
Suburban Chicago residents decry village hall lockdowns
DOLTON, Ill. — It’s become more difficult for residents of south suburban Dolton to attend village board meetings. They now face roadblocks, barricades, long lines, capacity limits, metal detectors and a heavy police presence that some say is being deployed to discourage opposition to Mayor Tiffany Henyard. Dolton’s...
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Crown Community Development Plans 760-Acre Master Plan Community
Crown Community Development (CCD) has submitted a formal land development application to the Village of Sugar Grove for The Grove, a 760-acre master-planned community. The Grove is proposed for land surrounding the Interstate 88 and Route 47 interchange, located 45 miles west of Chicago. The project calls for housing, an...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Rockford announces plans for garbage collection after flooding
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - For people impacted by recent flooding, the city of Rockford says homeowners can put flood waste out before normal collection during the weeks of July 15 and July 22. The waste will be collected on normal garbage pick-up days. The city says residents should fill up...
Shocking Photos Showcase The Significant Flood Damage In Rockford
The massive amount of rain that we've been having in Rockford is no joke. If you're like me, you're lucky enough to have slept through it. However, the remnants of the weather are apparent and jarring. The conditions we've been going through are serious, and I feel for anyone who...
Rockford man dies after pickup truck is swept into Keith Creek
A 76-year-old Rockford man is dead after the pickup truck he was riding in became submerged in Keith Creek during Sunday night's storm. The man was a passenger inside a Dodge Dakota pickup truck that entered the Schnucks parking lot about 10:15 p.m. in the 2600 block of Charles Street in Rockford.
Deadline approaching for Indiana safe room program
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The deadline is approaching for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s safe room program. The initiative would reimburse up to 75% ($5,000 maximum) of safe room installations costs for 25 randomly picked applicants. The IDHS program was developed in 2015 to provide a rebate for the installation of safe rooms for Indiana […]
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Woman dead after at least 11 tornadoes, including 2 in city, hit Chicago region Monday night
A woman was killed as strong storms created at least 11 tornadoes and caused widespread damage across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana Monday night.For the latest on this story, click hereAa 44-year-old woman was killed inside her Cedar Lake home when a tree fell on top of it, the Lake County, Indiana coroner's office said. She has been identified as Laura Nagel.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchABC7 Chicago Meteorologist Cheryl Scott said a derecho, or a widespread, long-lived wind storm, hit the Chicago area. Derechos have a wind damage swath of more than 240 miles with...
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