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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met July 10
Sonni Choi Williams - Chairperson | Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy CommissionSonni Choi Williams - Chairperson | Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central...

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met July 9
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Illinois skydiver killed after mid-air collision sends man into ‘uncontrolled' descent'
A deadly mid-air collision between two skydivers near Rockford, Illinois, Wednesday sent both men flying through the air when parachutes collapsed, leaving one man injured and another killed after he fell into an "uncontrolled descent." The Ogle...

Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met July 10
Helen J. Kim, General Counsel | Chicago-KentHelen J. Kim, General Counsel | Chicago-Kent Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met July 10. Here is the agenda provided by the board: I. Opening Public Meeting at 10:30 a.m. II. Present III....

Tax-by-mile measure stalls during Illinois legislative session

Illinois skydiver killed after mid-air collision sends man into ‘uncontrollable descent'
A deadly mid-air collision between two skydivers near Rockford Wednesday sent both men flying through the air when parachutes collapsed, leaving one man injured and another killed after he fell into an "uncontrolled descent." About 6:50 p.m., the...

Illinois and Tennessee to clash in Nashville on December 6
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Illinois Residents to Receive Surprise Checks This Summer
CHICAGO, IL – This summer, nearly 600,000 Illinois residents will receive surprise checks from the state as part of the Enhanced Money Match program, which aims to return unclaimed money. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is distributing $45...

Illinois income guidelines increased for WIC

This Beer Directly Supports Farmers in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
A popular beer brand, which in recent years has positioned themselves as quintessentially American and supportive of family farmers, is back with farmer-centric branding and a renewed mission to keep the backbone of America thriving. Last summer,...

Illinois signs PBM reform bill; library grants awarded
Legislation aimed at reforming the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) has been signed into law in Illinois. House Bill 1697, effective from July 1, seeks to eliminate spread pricing and prohibits PBMs from directing patients to...

Illinois law enforcement adjusting, building off of new mental health trainings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Law enforcement agencies across Illinois are adapting to new mental health training requirements mandated by the SAFE-T Act, which took effect in 2022. The act, enforced by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and...

Illinois Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for July 9, 2025
The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 9, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 9 drawing 05-09-25-28-69, Powerball: 05, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...

A Major Win for Illinois’ Clean Energy Economy
Big announcement from the Illinois Governor's office as a major clean energy company is relocating to the state. Major Win for Illinois' Clean Energy Economy According to the press release, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic...

Why Back-to-School Season is the Best Time to Shop in Illinois
Shopping during the summer in Illinois when kids are out of school is such a nightmare. I'm not a parent, but I've been to Target and Walmart when parents are shopping for their kids' new school supplies. Every parent always looks stressed out to...

You're Definitely From Illinois If You Do This One Thing
Yeah, you heard me. If you do this before you get dressed in the morning, I hate to break it to you—you're definitely from Illinois. Born in raised in Rockford, Illinois has truly made me a certain kind of person. I have more winter apparel in my...

Illinois father, 65, and his autistic son, 20, drowned in Lake Michigan during deadly game of catch
An Illinois father and his autistic son drowned in Lake Michigan over the Fourth of July holiday weekend when a carefree game of catch took a tragic turn, according to reports. David Meneou, 65, and Jamie Meneou, 20, were out sailing Saturday...

Security footage shows 3 men leaving manure at Illinois anti-Trump protest
CARLINVILLE, Ill. — Security camera footage from the Macoupin County Courthouse shows three individuals leaving trailers full of manure at a Carlinville protest on June 24. This incident drew attention to the weekly anti-Donald Trump protests held...

Annual ride unites cyclists, families to remember Illinois officers lost in line of duty
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The 21st annual Cycle Across Illinois rolled out of Champaign Friday morning, bringing together cyclists, families, and law enforcement officers to honor the lives of Illinois officers who died in the line of duty. This...

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