Illinois ‘kicking the can’ on unemployment debt amid concerns of possible recession
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are delaying the deadline for when a deal must come together to pay off the state’s unemployment trust fund debt. The state approved $2.7 billion from federal COVID-19 funds to pay
High Winds Expected, Tornadoes Possible With Wednesday’s Storms
The National Weather Service says it’s time to have a plan in place to keep yourself safe during the severe storms that are expected Wednesday. Springfield remains at an enhanced risk for damaging weather, with winds
NAACP Head Concerned That Ex-Cop’s Alleged Posts Not An Isolated Incident
The head of the Springfield and Illinois branches of the NAACP says she’s concerned that reports of racist social media posts by a former Springfield cop may not just be an isolated incident. Teresa Haley says
Open House On Fire Station Relocation Planned Wednesday
The City of Springfield plans an open house Wednesday evening to discuss one of the proposed fire station relocation projects. Station 8, near Monroe and Chatham Road, would be relocated to a new site farther west.
State Officials Urge You To Slow Down In Road Work Zones
Road construction season is getting underway across Illinois, and several state public safety agencies are urging drivers to use extra caution. They’re launching a campaign called “Work Zones Are A Sign To Slow Down,” encouraging drivers
State Trooper Injured In Latest Scott’s Law Crash
An Illinois state trooper is recovering after the latest Scott’s Law crash involving a State Police squad car. Authorities say the trooper was on the side of the road with emergency lights activated while assisting a
Lawsuit eyed over Illinois’ gas tax sticker requirement
(The Center Square) – A group representing convenience stores across Illinois is eyeing litigation over a looming state requirement to place stickers on gas pumps announcing a delayed tax increase. Stores that refuse face steep fines. The
Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Group eyes lawsuit over gas pump sticker The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association says it is reviewing litigation over the requirement for gas stations to post a sticker about a gas tax freeze lawmakers approved early Saturday
Bill mandates compostable foodware in Illinois state parks
(The Center Square) – Plastic forks may soon be a thing of the past in Illinois’ state parks after the legislature passed a bill that could soon be sent to the governor’s desk. If Gov. J.B. Pritzker
2022 CMT Music Awards: See the full list of winners
The 2022 CMT Awards aired Monday night live from Municipal Auditorium in downtown Nashville, hosted in-person by Kane Brown and actor Anthony Mackie. Brown stepped in as co-host after Kelsea Ballerini tested positive for COVID-19. Ballerini co-hosted