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These new Illinois rules, which will take effect on July 1, may have an impact on your wallet
On July 1st, several new laws will take effect in Illinois, which will impact the lives of residents. While some may view this date as any other day on the calendar, the changes will be significant. Your finances may be impacted by some of these laws, resulting in significant changes...
New Illinois laws 2024: More laws go into effect July 1, including minimum wage, tax increases
More new laws are going into effect in Illinois as we reach the half-way point of the year.The laws cover a range of topics, which most notably include minimum wage increases and a raise of to gas taxes.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMinimum wage increaseMinimum wage workers in Chicago and Cook County will be getting a raise July 1.Those Workers will now make a base pay of $16.20 per hour.PTO law changesChanges to Chicago's "Paid Time Off" laws also take effect July.Anyone who works at least 80 hours during a 120-day period will now be guaranteed...
Gov. Pritzker signs 2 bills in honor of Pride Month
CHICAGO (WTHI) - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills on Sunday aimed at affirming rights of LGBTQ+ people. He signed House Bill 5507 and Senate Bill 2930 in advance of the Chicago Pride Parade. HB5507 removes barriers to the process of changing legal gender on a birth certificate for...
It’s Official Illinois has one of the BEST Arcade Bars in the USA
Arcades are truly one of the best places to have fun but when you add a bar to the arcade that is when you get something special! The experts at Yelp say that Illinois is home to one of the best arcade bars in the USA, here are the details on this special place in the Land of Lincoln...
Some place Pritzker on list of possible replacements after President Biden's debate performance
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It was a tough night and following day for President Joe Biden in the wake of his performance his first debate against former President Donald Trump in the 2024 campaign. Some Democratic leaders and political experts are now questioning whether or not Mr. Biden should still be on the ballot—and a short list of some Democratic leaders who have been suggested to replace him includes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. Since the debate, however, Pritzker has only made statements defending Biden and slamming former President Trump. An alderman who will serve as a delegate at the Democratic National...
Thousands attend 53rd Chicago Pride Parade to celebrate last day of Pride Month
CHICAGO (CBS)—Tens of thousands of people came out on Sunday to celebrate the final day of Pride Month at Chicago's 53rd annual Pride Parade.The event brought fun and love to a stretch of the city's North Side.It's one of the largest parades in Chicago, and it draws most of the city. This year, the message amongst the crowd was unity.Thousands lined Northalsted with colors, floats, music, and, of course, the fans to celebrate Pride."I just absolutely love Pride because everybody is so inclusive. It's fun to come with my friends and see people all join together," said Trinity Kellogg, parade...
Illinois expressway signs warn of photo-enforced speed limits, but cameras are out of commission
As the Illinois Department of Transportation is moving forward with a plan to bring speed enforcement trucks to the Chicago area, photo-enforced speed cameras have been out of commission along expressways and tollways, despite signs that warn about them.This comes as more as drivers are being asked to slow down during a busy holiday travel time, especially in construction zones.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPre-holiday weekend traffic crawled along the southbound Tri-State Tollway Friday afternoon. Signs tell drivers to obey the speed limit in the construction zones, and many of the signs warn their speed is...
PAWS Chicago volunteers to provide aid to 18 cats in Iowa after severe flooding
Our coverage of this story has moved here.Volunteers from PAWS Chicago are on a rescue mission to Iowa.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey are on their way Friday to the northwest part of the state, which has been dealing with severe flooding.The volunteers plan to pick up 18 cats currently at the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa and bring some much needed supplies for newly-rescued animals.SEE ALSO | PAWS Chicago launches fund to address rise in homeless petsThe cats will be in Chicago on Sunday for medical exams, and they should be up for adoption by early next week.
Our Chicago: Heat In The City & Possible Impact
Chicago's no stranger to hot summers, and we now know that climate change is gradually contributing to even hotter days in our area, and across the countryABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn July 28, 2023, an army of more than 550 volunteers participated in a citizen scientist project that was led by The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.Heat Watch, was a one-day effort to collect temperatures and data from across all 77 Chicago neighborhoods.What they found was staggering: A difference of 22 degrees depending on where you lived.Heat Watch, found difference of 22 degrees depending on where...
Chicago road closures for NASCAR, other events
CHICAGO (CBS) —This weekend, you'll have to battle more than the elements because several road closures and big events, including the Rolling Stones, the Pride Parade, and NASCAR, are coming to Chicago.The city closed off part of Balbo Avenue and Drive, from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Friday morning, and another section, Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive,shut down at 7 p.m..It's one way they're preparing for some big events, and there are signs not just promoting next weekend's NASCAR race but also warning people.Re-routing notices are placed on bus stops along Michigan Avenue, but city leaders said they've reduced...
Joliet Traffic Alert: Desplaines Street Closed Due to Falling Concrete
Joliet, IL – Desplaines Street is currently closed at the railroad bridge near Marion Street due to falling concrete from the bridge. The Joliet Police Department announced the closure on Saturday, citing safety concerns. According to the department, the closure is expected to last throughout the weekend as crews assess and repair the damage.
Ex-Ald. Edward M. Burke used Catholic card in bid to soften sentence in corruption case
Shortly after ex-Ald. Edward Burke was indicted on corruption charges in 2019, church officials said they would wait to see if he got convicted before deciding whether to return a $10,000 donation one of his campaign funds made to a Catholic charitable endeavor overseen by the Archdiocese of Chicago. “We...
7 years after his death, SW Side man's $11M estate gets settled
A Cook County judge has made a decision over the multi-million dollar estate of Joseph Stancak, a Southwest Side man, who died more than seven years ago. The will leaves all Stancak’s money to an inactive daycare company.
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