Advocates of a new law requiring state-run facilities to offer halal and kosher meal options upon request are busy brainstorming what’s next after the bill, which was subject to appropriations, did not make it into the Illinois budget in June. The Faith by …
State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed the latest round of tax increases set to take effect July 1st after Governor JB Pritzker signed off on Democrats’ Fiscal Year 2026 state budget last week—the largest spending plan in …
As he competes for Illinois’ open Senate seat, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is hoping that the state’s sizable Jewish community, concentrated in the Chicago area, will help him chart a path to victory in the Democratic primary. Analysts see the Jewish …
The state of Illinois periodically conducts safety checks on certain stretches of roadway to make sure commercial trucks are remaining compliant with safety requirements. A crackdown held just a few days ago by Illinois State Police found more than 130 …
Illinois is adding a 25-cent fee to all bets and 50-cent fee to high-volume sportsbooks such as DraftKings and FanDuel starting July 1. Illinoisans lost $1.12 billion in 2024, with $700 million of that on parlays. The new fees will add even more to that …
ILLINOIS (WAND) - As the 4th of July approaches, here is a list of what fireworks are legal and which are banned in the state of Illinois. Under the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act, some smaller fireworks are permitted. But many are not allowed. Illegal …
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July is National Ice Cream Month, and there’s nothing that hits the spot like a creamy ice cream treat to help keep cool in the heat. But not just any ice cream. Forget mass-produced tubs – northern Illinois is home to a fantastic array of ice cream …
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Illinois American Water has earned the Partnership for Safe Water (PSW) 25-Year Directors Award for excellence in water quality at its Pontiac District and Streator District Water Treatment Plants. The American Water Works Association ( …
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