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Illinois opens new living facility in Blue Island for young women transitioning from foster...

BLUE ISLAND, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Young women transitioning from foster care in Illinois will now have a new place to stay,...

Walmart Closed 4 Illinois Stores in 2023 – More to Close in 2024?

2023 was another tough year for retail and that even included major retailers like Walmart. In 2023 alone, they closed more stores in Illinois...

Study ranks Illinois one of the worst states to retire in

(The Center Square) – A new study says Illinois is not the place to be for retirement. The personal finance website WalletHub...

After Success in Massachusetts, Lawmakers in 10 States Push Wealth Tax

While ultrawealthy Americans are unlikely to face any extra federal taxes any time soon due to the makeup of Congress, legislators...

$250K winning scratch-off ticket sold at Illinois gas station

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A $10 scratch-off lottery ticket that was bought at an Illinois gas station this week netted one lucky winner $250,000. The...

Army Corps plans $1 billion barricade to deter invasive carp at Illinois and Des...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions...

Chicago Weather: Dreary, damp day as dense fog advisory continues; warm-up on the way

A dense fog advisory continues for nearly all counties in the Chicago area Wednesday morning, with low visibility causing potentially hazardous driving conditions. "Visibility...

Combating Drug Trafficking: Illinois State Police’s Remarkable Year in Seizures and Arrests

Springfield, Illinois - In a significant stride towards combatting drug trafficking and associated violence, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Metropolitan Enforcement Groups (MEGs) and...

Pritzker’s Power Play: A Beacon of Hope at Logan’s Place for Illinois’ Young Women

This article is a unique perspective on official government and political news and was crafted with the support of AI technology to enhance content...

Ag Weekly: A double dose of cicadas

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There's been some chirp about a cicada phenomenon for 2024 as two broods, XIX and XII, emerge at the...

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