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Illinois history, nature get added protection via merger

By Brent Zell | Jul 26, 2017

A merger inside the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will help protect the state's nature and culture, according to a press release.

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Veterans office honors Staab Funeral Home in Springfield

By Brent Zell | Jul 25, 2017

Staab Funeral Home in Springfield has been honored for its efforts to help veterans with fundraising, memorial designs and veterans parks, according to a press release.

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More bad news on job creation front for Illinois

By Brent Zell | Jul 24, 2017

Illinois continues to struggle with job growth, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

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Illinois homeowners urged to review insurance in wake of storms

By Brent Zell | Jul 24, 2017

The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) wants the recent severe summer storms that swept across Illinois to serve as reminders to homeowners to make sure they have the coverage they need.

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Illinois blocks small businesses with 'not welcome' signs, researcher says

By Giovanni Whaley | Jul 23, 2017

The only thing occupational licenses do is give some businesses a license to try to prevent other businesses from existing, Dick Carpenter, the director for strategic research at the Institute for Justice, said on a Chicago radio program recently.

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Governor's Hometown Awards deadline approaches

By Brent Zell | Jul 23, 2017

Applications for the Governor's Hometown Awards are due by Aug. 1, the Serve Illinois Commission announced in a recent news release.

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Hairdressers up to task of identifying abuse, offering aid

By Jireh Gibson | Jul 20, 2017

Hairdressers in Illinois have had an extra responsibility for almost a year since Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law a measure that requires them to learn to spot the signs of someone suffering from sexual or domestic abuse.

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Illinoisans on board with public transportation, IDOT survey reports

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 19, 2017

Illinois commuters might not practice what they preach in terms of transportation, but they remain supportive of public transportation, according to the results of an annual Illinois Department of Transportation survey released recently.

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Aging population prompts call for Community Care changes

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 18, 2017

A plan to redesign Illinois’ Community Care Program has sparked controversy, with Gov. Bruce Rauner arguing that it is necessary to curtail the costs of a growing elderly populations and detractors arguing that it could cost the state more in the long run.

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Drivers told to buckle down on buckling up or risk consequences

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 18, 2017

Illinois drivers are being reminded that the dog days of summer can be great for a road trip but not so fun if they're not playing it safe.

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Senator calls Illinois tax increase a 'welcome to Michigan' sign

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 11, 2017

Michigan Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) isn't shy about applauding Illinois' latest tax hike.

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Veterans Affairs averts major malware attack

By Brent Zell | Jul 11, 2017

Quick action prevented the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) from experiencing widespread damage from a malware virus on July 3, the IDVA reported recently.

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Illinois road work gets moving again -- at quite a cost

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 11, 2017

The recently passed state budget has apparently allowed road construction projects in Illinois to get back to business, albeit with a hefty price tag, according to the Chicago Tribune.

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Non-profit offers little slice of America to troops abroad

By Giovanni Whaley | Jul 10, 2017

Pizzas 4 Patriots recently returned the favor to those who deliver for America.

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Illinois families locate $4 million in life insurance with state help

By Brent Zell | Jul 8, 2017

Illinois families have claimed more than $4 million in life insurance funds in the last year, the state's Department of Insurance announced recently.

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Skynyrd brings Southern flavor to concert for troops

By Giovanni Whaley | Jul 8, 2017

Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline an upcoming concert meant to thank those who keep Americans "free birds."

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Rauner rejects tax hike as part of 911 service continuation

By Brent Zell | Jul 8, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto on Senate Bill 1839 on Friday, calling the taxes included in the measure "mean-spirited" and an attack on 911 service, according to a press release.

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Chicago Drum website wants to refocus conversations on black community

By Giovanni Whaley | Jul 3, 2017

Charles Thomas, former political reporter for ABC 7 in Chicago is now the founder of a new website called the Chicago Drum which he hope will change the narrative regarding the black community in Illinois.

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Legislators called on to advocate for religious freedom

By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2017

Lawmakers need to be more sensitive to religious freedom and core Christian beliefs, a spokeswoman for the group that organized "Rock the Rotunda for Religious Freedom" in the Illinois Capitol rotunda on June 28 told the Sangamon Sun.

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State fair deadlines: Some are here, some are near

By Brent Zell | Jun 30, 2017

Illinois State Fair competitors are being offered a little extra time to get their entries mailed for the upcoming event thanks to the fact that July begins on a weekend this year.