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LOTTERY GRANT RECIPIENTS
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding almost $1 million in grants to boost support for veterans and their families. Funded by the Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket, this initiative...
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MOODY'S PROJECTS JOB LOSSES IN ILLINOIS
A new report from Moody's Analytics signals challenging times ahead for Illinois' economy. Prepared for the state's Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, the outlook projects Illino...
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FINANCIAL CONDITIONS INDEX HOLDS STEADY
Financial conditions in the U.S. remain stable, according to the latest data from the Chicago Federal Reserve. The National Financial Conditions Index held steady at minus 0.56 for the week ending Feb...
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Illinois Offering Free Income Tax Prep For Qualifying Taxpayers
Illinois residents can now access free income tax preparation services for the 2025 filing season. The state is offering these resources to help low-to-moderate income families and older adults comple...
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Illinois Lawmaker Pushes Bill That Would Label Transgenderisms As Mental Illness
Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney is drawing attention with a proposed bill targeting the state's transgender community. The legislation seeks to amend Illinois' Mental Health and Developmental Di...
Feb 10, 2026 Abraham Lincoln statue standing proud in front of the state capitol building in Springfield, Illinois.
ROUTE 66 FUNDING
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is awarding close to $4 million in grants to local tourism bureaus for Route 66 activities statewide. The move highlights ongoing celebrati...
Feb 10, 2026 Historical Route 66 sign in Illinois
Trump Administration Denies Illinois' Appeal for Major Disaster Declaration
The Trump Administration has rejected Illinois' request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms in August. Residents in Boone, Cook, Kane, McHenry, and Will counties sustained signifi...
Feb 10, 2026 Powerful lightning strike from a monsoon thunderstorm in Arizona.
IOWA-ILLINOIS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT
A new bill in the Iowa legislature is drawing attention as State Representative Taylor Collins of Mediapolis proposes a committee to consider the movement of one or more Illinois counties into Iowa. K...
Feb 09, 2026 A welcome sign at the Illinois state line
UNHEALTHY STATES
A recent study by NiceRx ranks Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa among the nation's least healthy states. The analysis looked at obesity rates, alcohol consumption, physical activity levels, and access to ...
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STATEWIDE BAG TAX PROPOSED
A new proposal from State Representative Laura Faver Dias of Grayslake could mean higher costs for shoppers who rely on carryout bags. Under House Bill 5112, set to begin in January 2027, Illinois ret...
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