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More Meat Recalled in Deadly Multi-State Listeria Outbreak
More meat is being recalled in the massive multi-state Listeria outbreak that has killed two people. 34 people have gotten sick in 13 states, so far. All but one have been hospitalized and two have died, one in Illinois and another in New Jersey. 7 million additional pounds of Boar's...
2nd Year in a Row This Illinois County Has Highest Tax Rates
Taxes stink, but we have to pay them no matter what. Illinois is the worst with taxes as one of the states with the highest taxes in the nation, but for the second year in a row, one country tops all others as being the highest. Highest Tax County in...
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in Illinois and Texas
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday (July 30) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. There were two tickets sold matching five numbers in Illinois and Texas and are worth $1 million each. The numbers in Tuesday evening’s draw are...
Capitol Connection: Concerns still remain over Carbon Capture in Illinois, especially around Mahomet Aquifer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Lawmakers came to a compromise on regulations around Carbon Capture regulations, but some groups are still concerned about the impact the storage of emissions could have on key water sources in the state like the Mahomet Aquifer. The law Governor Pritzker signed in July contains a list of first-of-their-kind regulations at […]
Illinois Women Warned About Vicious New Banking & Romance Scams
Obviously no scam is good, but I would argue the worst are the ones that prey on emotions to rob a person blind or worse. That's why there are urgent warnings for Illinois women to be aware there are current ploys that use text messages to lure victims into romance and banking problems.
Advocacy group rates voting records of Illinois lawmakers on small business issues
(The Center Square) – A small and independent business advocacy group has given 35 state lawmakers in Illinois a 100% voting record for the 2023-2024 session. National Federation of Independent Business Illinois State Director Noah Finley announced that five of 59 members of the Illinois Senate and 30 of 118 members of the state House achieved the record, based on key votes on issues affecting small businesses. “One of the...
New report details health toll of homelessness in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A new report from the Illinois Department of Public Health is showing the toll that homelessness takes on one’s health. The Illinois Homelessness Morbidity and Mortality Report 2017-2022 was prepared by the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health. Drawing on statewide hospital records and death certificates, the research found that […]
Newly dedicated Illinois bridge honors US military
MARION, Ill.— Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman was joined by state and local officials on Monday to dedicate the new Westminster Drive bridge over Interstate 57, a project that pays tribute to the armed forces and veterans while serving an important transportation role for the region. “As the sun...
87th Annual NAACP Illinois State Conference to address economic, educational, and social justice issues
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois State Conference NAACP has announced that it will be hosting its annual convention in Champaign. This 87th annual convention is September 27th-29th at the Hilton Garden Inn. The NAACP invites members, supporters, and the general public to participate in the conference. This year’s theme will be “All In,” which “embodies the spirit of unity and collective effort needed to address the pressing issues facing our communities,” said the NAACP leadership in their announcement. There will be a variety of workshops focused on economic development, housing, criminal justice, education and health.
Recruitment challenges persist as police agencies seek qualified candidates
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The shortage of police officers continues to be a problem nationwide. Some are now concerned that the recent shooting of Sonya Massey will make it harder to recruit new officers. We talked with two statewide agencies dedicated to the well-being of officers across the state....
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...
Celtic bands to perform at Allerton Park for Irish Fest, Concert Series
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Allerton Park’s Irish Fest returns this Friday as their Concert Series also continues. This week’s musical guests will be Peoria-based Celtic band, Turas, and fellow Celtic folk band On The Lash. Irish Fest will be from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Attendees […]
Pritzker signs bill aimed at preventing Black mothers from pregnancy-related deaths
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Since statistics show Black women are three times as likely to suffer from pregnancy-related medical conditions than White women, Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed a bill package Monday aimed at improving mortality rates. Relying upon data from the Illinois Department of Public Health that showed mortality rates are higher for Black women […]