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Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Bethany, IDCFS expand Nurturing Parenting Program
Bethany for Children & Families and the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (IDCFS) are teaming up to teach more parents how to care for their children. Bethany is expanding its Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), which teaches healthy parenting skills as an alternative to abusive or neglectful practices. In the past, Bethany has provided […]
Banks file lawsuit challenging Illinois credit card fee law
A coalition of banking groups on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law they say would create costly chaos in their industry and headaches for consumers. The law blocks banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a small fee on taxes and tips. Illinois earlier this year became the first state in the nation to enact such a law, prompting outrage and an ...
Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.
Housing providers are squeezed by rising insurance costs, driving rents up. Unlike other states, Illinois can do little about it
CHICAGO - Stuart Handler runs a company that owns and manages 47 properties, with a total of 6,000 apartments throughout the Chicago area. For 2024, the insurance premium on his portfolio of properties increased about 150%, and his deductible climbed from $100,000 to $1 million. The jump in insurance costs...
Pritzker says Trump is the loser after former president's remarks on X with Musk
(The Center Square) – After being called a “real loser” by former President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said it’s Trump who is the loser. Elon Musk, the owner of X, formerly Twitter, hosted a more than two hour discussion with Trump on the social media platform Monday, where Trump discussed being shot in the ear, the economy, foreign and domestic policy and government efficiency. Trump wants to get...
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot. President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci. A White House official told The Hill the...
Marion, Ill. nonprofit recognized as Governor’s Hometown Award finalist at ceremony
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - Marion Connects, a local nonprofit, was recognized for being a finalist in a run for the Governor’s Hometown Award during a ceremony on Wednesday, August 14 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. A total of four finalists were recognized and competed for the Governor’s...
Endangered Missing Person Advisory issued for man last seen in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Illinois State Police activated an Endangered Missing Person Advisory for a man last seen in Carbondale on Tuesday, August 13. Carbondale Police requested the advisory for 67-year-old Richard E. Slomkowski. According to Carbondale Police, Slomkowski was last seen at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the area...
Three arrested in connection to two separate church burglaries in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Ill. (KFVS) - Three people have been arrested after the Harrisburg Police Department investigate burglaries at a church. According to the police department, on August 4 and August 10, members of the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg discovered two separate burglaries had occurred at their Disaster Relief storage facility.
Marion woman charged in embezzlement scheme
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – A Marion woman has been accused of stealing over $100,000 from her employer. AnnaMarie Cook was arrested at her home Wednesday on charged of theft, forgery, and wire fraud. Cook is a member of the 2024 Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Their website...
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