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Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is here, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. FAIRVIEW. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email week-digitalcontent@gray.tv with...
Sudden Bizarre Warnings from Ai About 4 Illinois Places to Avoid
Every time I think I understand technology, something like this happens. During some recent research involving artificial intelligence, a strange conversation took place where the bots issued sudden warnings about Illinois places I should avoid at all costs. Spoiler Alert: none of the places in Illinois I was warned about...
Champaign parade canceled, weather impacts July 4th events in Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As inclement weather threatens to soil stars, stripes, and sparklers in Central Illinois, some July 4th events and fireworks displays are being cancelled or postponed. Champaign County Freedom Celebration officials have confirmed that they have canceled the parade. After watching the weather, the committee met at 9:30 a.m. and decided to […]
Illinois’ gun ban remains in place, but rights advocates say days are numbered
(The Center Square) – Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has said it won’t take unfinished cases challenging Illinois’ gun ban without final judgment from the appeals court, it’s back to the lower courts. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas declined to hear cases from Illinoisans suing over gun bans. The opposing sides of the debate see […]
Civil Rights complaint filed against Iowa trucking company
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - An Illinois man has filed a civil rights complaint with the state’s Civil Rights Commission after he said he was told to cut his hair or go home during a training session. Drew Harvey said he was working towards driving a semi-truck for TMC...
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
New Illinois law sparks fear of possible statewide landlord registry
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law says mobile home tenants can’t be evicted for not paying rent, but only if the park itself is not up on their license and fees. State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, carried Senate Bill 2834 in the House and explained the measure already exists in current statute but the replication in the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenants Rights Act is a way to bring greater awareness to residents that this is existing law. ...
Itasca Prepares for Illinois’ Biggest July 4th Fireworks Show
The suburban village of Itasca in Chicago is all set up for an impressive Independence Day celebration with what’s been called the largest July 4th fireworks show in Illinois. Work crews started early this week to make sure everything is ready for the big show. Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn...
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