Editorial: Let ICE do its job
Pay attention to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids on illegal residents in Chicago as a preview of a policy decision due to arrive in Ohio soon. Illinois has been a sanctuary state for undocumented residents since the Democratic-dominated state government passed a...
Illinois Shock — Advocate Health Clinics in Walgreens to Close
In a major shift that’s bound to affect healthcare in Illinois, Advocate Health Care has announced the closure of all 47 clinics inside Walgreens stores. Starting February 6, patients will no longer be able to rely on these in-store clinics for quick care. But what’s really...
50 Kinds Of Pop Now Discontinued And Gone Forever In Illinois
Most people in Illinois call it "pop", or maybe "soda" when you get to central Illinois. Or if you are from the farthest south area of Illinois, it might all be "coke" to you. But you can't do that cause there are all sorts of different kinds of "coke". That's a different...
Massachusetts, Illinois, New York Are Top States For Green Building
Massachusetts, Illinois, New York, Washington, and Maryland are the top five states for green building, according to an annual ranking that recognizes states’ commitment to LEED certification and sustainable communities. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading...
Indiana and Kentucky receive failing grades in tobacco control report
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The American Lung Association released its 2025 State of Tobacco Control report evaluating state and federal policies on actions taken to eliminate tobacco use, and recommending policies to prevent nicotine dependence and protect kids. The report...
Gov. JB Pritzker yet to decide on run for third term
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he has “loved the job” of being the state’s chief executive, but has not yet decided whether he will seek a third term in office next year.
Advocate Health Care closing all 47 of its clinics inside Illinois Walgreens stores
Advocate Health Care is closing all 47 of the clinics it operates inside Walgreens stores in Illinois, the health system announced Wednesday. The clinics will close Feb. 6. One or two medical office assistants work at each of the clinics, along with additional clinicians who...
Blue States Targeted By ICE Raids Around The Country
Blue States See Increase in ICE Raids, Sparking Outcry and Fear. In recent weeks, blue states across the country, including California, New York, and Illinois, have experienced a surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The coordinated operations are part of...
After a 195-year wait, Yuengling beer on tap at Illinois bars, restaurants
Jan. 28—The nearly two-century wait is finally over. Yuengling beer, the pride of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and the oldest brewery in America, is now on tap in Chicago. As of Monday, about 2,000 bars and restaurants across the state are able to pour the regional favorite, which...
Editorial: Hurrah for a cold Yuengling in Illinois
Just off the interstate in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sits the Mars Cheese Castle. But if you spend quality time in the store’s huge parking lot, you discover that the big seller is not the Dairy State’s questionable curds but a fine Wisconsin beer called Spotted Cow. It’s the product...