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Published on 07:22 GMT

Retired Illinois IRS worker feels 'hurt' by data agreement with ICE

Tax filing season has wrapped up but the backlash over a new IRS policy concerning undocumented individuals is not going away. A retired agency official from Illinois said her heart breaks for the people she served over the years. A deal has been struck …

Source: Public News Service - Left-wing
Published on 06:45 GMT

Baseball: Pitching woes plague Northwestern in 27-11 loss to Northern Illinois

On a nippy afternoon with scattered clouds and wind blowing towards the fences at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park, conditions were ripe for offenses to shine. Tuesday’s matchup pitted Northwestern against Northern Illinois in an inner-state tilt. Despite …

Source: The Daily Northwestern - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 06:30 GMT

New Guideline Aims to Boost Firefighter Safety Across Illinois

IL OSHA and several Illinois fire service organizations led a new collaborative effort to create a sample guideline for fire departments focusing on safety and accountability. Collaboration Delivers Simple, Life-Saving Protocols The Illinois Department of …

Source: Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota - Pending
Published on 05:02 GMT

Many Illinois hospitals receive tax exemptions, but how much do they help their communities? New report takes a look.

Mount Sinai Hospital ranks the fourth highest among hospitals across 20 states for spending far more money on charity care and helping its community than what it saves through tax exemptions, according to a new report from the Lown Institute. The West Side …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on 04:49 GMT

Missouri women’s basketball lands high-scoring Illinois State guard

New Mizzou coach Kellie Harper landed her second commitment in as many days. Missouri women’s basketball landed a commitment from Illinois State guard Shannon Dowell, who announced she is transferring to the Tigers in a post to her X account Tuesday. …

Source: Columbia Daily Tribune - Missouri - Pending
Published on 04:29 GMT

Illinois Strengthens Move Over Law Enforcement to Enhance Road Safety

The Illinois State Police and the Department of Transportation have strengthened enforcement of the Move Over Law, or Scott’s Law, urging drivers to move over or slow down for stationary vehicles with flashing lights. Non-compliance could result in fines …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
Published on 03:54 GMT

Illinois State Police reminding drivers of the importance of moving over for stopped officers

Since 2019, ISP has reported more than 140 crashes that violate Scott's Law, three of which killed a trooper. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — Illinois State Police is enforcing the state's move over law more strictly. So far this year, four troopers …

Source: WQAD 8 - Illinois - Pending
Published on 03:46 GMT

Illinois Wesleyan University breaks ground on creative ‘Idea Center’

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Illinois Wesleyan University broke ground this morning on the Petrick Idea Center, an extension of the art and design school. The center will feature an amphitheater, meeting and teaching spaces, 3D printers, laser cutters, and …

Source: Week 25 - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 03:46 GMT

City manager fights for her job in Princeton, Illinois

Source: KWQC - Iowa - Pending
Published on 03:02 GMT

Illinois Lawmakers Just Said No More to These Two Food Additives

It turns out that some of our favorite foods come with a side of science experiment. Illinois lawmakers are stepping in to clean up our snacks whether we like it or not. Illinois Moves to Ban Two Food Additives Krispy Kreme Donuts To File For Public …

Source: Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota - Pending