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Published on Nov 1, 2024

1,700 University of Illinois Hospital nurses set date for second strike

About 1,700 University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics nurses plan to go on an open-ended strike Nov. 13, the nurses’ union announced Friday afternoon. The strike would be the second time the nurses have walked off the job since August. The union, the …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on Nov 1, 2024

Here's how Illinois and Iowa residents can get help paying their heating bills through LIHEAP

Project NOW announced it will accept LIHEAP applications through Aug. 15, 2024, on a first-come, first-served basis. ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Certain income-eligible households are now able to apply for assistance on natural gas, propane and/or electric …

Source: WQAD 8 - Illinois - Label Pending
Published on Nov 1, 2024

Two congressional races in Illinois could tip the balance of the U.S. House

(The Center Square) – As Election Day 2024 approaches, two Republican candidates are trying to unseat their Democratic incumbents to represent Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives. The 17th Congressional District, which covers much of …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on Nov 1, 2024

Illinois quick hits: 37th for tax competitiveness; train to Miami starting soon

37th for tax competitiveness Illinois is in the bottom half of a new ranking that indicates states with structurally sound tax systems that prioritize broad bases and low rates are more competitive than those that aren't. The Tax Foundation report …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on Nov 1, 2024

70% of elections in Illinois are uncontested

Of 1,183 regular elections in Illinois—828 (70%) are uncontested. An uncontested election is one where the number of candidates on the ballot is less than or equal to the number of seats up for election. Of the 24 states where Ballotpedia is covering …

Source: Ballotpedia - Neutral
Published on Nov 1, 2024

Gay U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen bridges divide in rural Illinois

First-term U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, a Democrat from Illinois’s 17th District, is used to being a first. The former meteorologist, who served as a trusted local voice on television for almost two decades, is currently the only out LGBTQ+ representative from …

Source: The Advocate - Left-wing
Published on Nov 1, 2024

Illinois man indicted for allegedly making threats against federal judge in South Florida

MIAMI (WSVN) - An Illinois man faces federal charges for allegedly threatening a federal judge in Florida’s Southern District. Eric James Rennert, 55, of Champaign is accused of transmitting threats to kidnap and harm the judge and their family, intending …

Source: WSVN 7 - Florida - Label Pending
Published on Nov 1, 2024

Power back on for thousands; Ameren Illinois works to find cause of morning outage

Source: KFVS - Missouri - Label Pending
Published on Nov 1, 2024

Muslim leaders call for Illinois state senator to resign over anti-Muslim social post

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Nov 1, 2024

Morez Johnson Jr. teams up with Eastern Illinois Foodbank to fight hunger

URBANA, Ill. (WICS) — Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. is teaming up with Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) to help alleviate hunger through Dunkin’ On Hunger, a competitive fundraiser to benefit the foodbank. From November 1 – 14, members of the …

Source: WICD - Illinois - Label Pending