Illinois to start issuing newly redesigned license plates
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White on Tuesday announced he’s starting a program to replace older license plates that he said won’t cost the budget-strapped state additional money.
ILLINOIS: PLENTY OF PUMPKINS, NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE
Illinois ranks as the top pumpkin producer in the country, which isn’t much of a consolation given the state’s poor performance in almost every economic category.
New law in Springfield bans paying fines with too many coins
The Springfield City Council has approved an ordinance limiting payments in coins to $20 and no more than $5 in pennies.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS REPORTS 60 CASES OF HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
University of Illinois officials say they've seen more than 60 cases of hand,foot and mouth disease among students since the beginning of the semester.
Chicago Doctor Busted For Making His Own Vaccines From Cat Saliva and Vodka
Regulators in the state of Illinois have suspended a Chicago doctor who allegedly gave patients vaccinations containing cat saliva and vodka.
Illinois Community College Named Among Best in US: Report
An Illinois community college has been named among the best in the country.
AGE TO BUY TOBACCO IN CHICAGO GOING UP THIS WEEK
The minimum age in Chicago for buying cigarettes and other tobacco products goes up to 21 at the end of the week.
Mayfly Invasion Causes Traffic Nightmare on Illinois Bridge
At one point the mound of insects piled 6 inches high, police say.
Chicago Named Among Best Beach Cities in US, World
Chicago is ranked ahead of coastal cities in California, Florida and Hawaii for one of the greatest beach cities in the world.
Amazon to Open 2nd Center in Joliet Bringing 2,000 Jobs
Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to open a second facility in Joliet and more than 2,000 full-time jobs.
Naperville ranked wealthiest city in the Midwest
Naperville ranks as the wealthiest city in the Midwest and the 19th wealthiest city in the nation.
ILLINOIS HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO DECRIMINALIZE SMALL AMOUNTS OF MARIJUANA
The bill will now go to Governor Bruce Rauner for approval.
Illinois Rolls Out New Design, Process for Obtaining Licenses, State ID Cards
By the end of July, applicants visiting driver services facilities across the state will no longer be able to walk out with a new license or ID card at the end of the application process.
Transgender CPS students can now choose bathrooms of their 'gender identity'
Chicago Public Schools will allow transgender students and employees to use bathrooms and locker rooms corresponding to their gender identities ...
Humboldt Park beach to reopen in July with new features
July will bring back one of Chicago's favorite summer spots, new and improved.
New proposal aims to tax Illinois drivers by the mile
Owning a car in Chicago could soon become a bit more of a luxury.
‘Super lice’ reported in Illinois
A new strain of “super lice” has now spread to 25-states — including Illinois.
Senators reaffirm commitment to help Ukraine tackle corruption
Letter to Poroshenko expresses concern...
Tax Refunds in Illinois Will Not Be Issued Through March 1
There is some very sad news for Illinois taxpayers anticipating their refunds.
BOLINGBROOK SHOOTING KILLS 2
Two people were killed in a Bolingbrook shooting that led to a soft lockdown at nearby Bolingbrook High School.
