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Illinois' legal sports betting industry is experiencing challenges, with the latest Gaming Board report revealing a decline for the fifth month in a row. The slowdown follows the introduction of a per-wager tax last year. Industry group Sports Betting Alliance highlights a 20% dip in legal wagers during the Chicago Bea...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in text-message scams across the state. Scammers are reportedly impersonating the DMV, asking recipients for payment and sensitive personal information. Giannoulias makes it clear that neither his office nor the DMV will ever contact ...

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a nationwide emergency fuel waiver, permitting sales of E15 gasoline and easing federal restrictions on E10. This action, effective from May 1 through May 20, aims to bolster fuel supplies and reduce prices amid ongoing market pressures. The agency indicated the waiver ...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is moving forward with the I-COVER program, which aims to boost early establishment of cover crops across the state. After a pause last summer due to uncertainties regarding a $7 million federal grant, officials now say renewed support allows the initiative to reboot. I-COVER is d...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has expressed hesitation about endorsing a federal tax credit scholarship program that could benefit families using public, private, and homeschool options. According to the Chicago Tribune, Pritzker's concerns came to light after Comptroller Susana Mendoza publicly urged the state to op...

Super Bowl champion Jacardia Wright is set to make a special appearance in his hometown this summer. Wright, a St. Teresa High School alumnus and former Missouri State University standout, will be at the Lincoln Square Theater on July 10th. After joining the Seattle Seahawks last year, Wright played a role in their rec...

Illinois farmers brought their concerns directly to Springfield, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker and lawmakers hosted over 50 farm groups at the Capitol. State officials pointed to federal policies for squeezing producers with rising costs. At the gathering, Representative Charles Meier, a Republican from Okawville, urged for in...

The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is urging state leaders for stronger measures to address the growing impact of data centers. Last week, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved modified changes to how utility giant ComEd manages data centers, while also launching a follow-up review to tackle ongoing concerns over gr...

Illinois drivers are being cautioned about a sharp rise in fraudulent text messages targeting vehicle owners. Scammers are posing as state officials, falsely claiming vehicle registrations or licenses could be suspended unless recipients click a suspicious link or pay a supposed fine. The Secretary of State's office em...

A new proposal at the state capitol could change how police officers recover after traumatic experiences on the job. State Representative Patrick Sheehan, who also serves as a police officer, has introduced House Bill 4715. If passed, the bill would mandate that law enforcement officers receive up to five days of paid ...