Illinois’ minimum wage going up again in 2023, new laws to impact how businesses manage employees
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ minimum wage will increase by an additional dollar an hour in 2023, and new laws on the books will impact how the state’s businesses manage employees. In May, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed
3 dead from falling through ice on frozen lake in Arizona
avid_creative/Getty Images (CHANDLER, Ariz.) — Three people were killed when they tried to take a photo on a frozen lake in Arizona and fell through the ice, according to authorities. Deputies responded to a report Monday afternoon
Comics legend Stan Lee would have turned 100 Wednesday
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Comics fans both famous and not are tipping their hats to Stan Lee, who would have turned 100 years old Wednesday. The man who created, or co-created, enduring characters including Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man,
With Supreme Court halt, controversial Title 42 is now in limbo — but still in effect at the border
Walter Bibikow/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A Supreme Court decision on Wednesday halted the looming rollback of the immigration restriction known as Title 42, preserving a controversial status quo at the southern border, which has seen record numbers
Bill Cosby vows to go back on tour in 2023
Matt Rourke-Pool/Getty Images After spending three years in prison on a sex assault charge and a 2021 release when the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court overturned his conviction, Bill Cosby says he’s ready to get back on the
Princeton student found dead on campus died by suicide: Officials
Kali9/Getty Images (PRINCETON, N.J.) — A Princeton University student who was found dead on the New Jersey campus this fall died by suicide, the prosecutor’s office said Wednesday. The body of 20-year-old Misrach Ewunetie was found near
Goodwill Fire Raises Questions On How To Deal With Squatters
In the aftermath of the fire that heavily damaged the former Goodwill building in Springfield, calls are growing to address the problem of squatters in abandoned buildings… but solutions to the issue may be elusive. Springfield
Some Aldermen Bothered By Timing Of Ward Meetings, Budget Process
Some Springfield aldermen are unhappy about the timing of upcoming ward meetings and the city budget process. Mayor Jim Langfelder plans a series of meetings in each ward during January to hear residents’ concerns. But Alderwoman
Miller Calls For Biden To Be Impeached
An area member of Congress is calling for President Biden to be impeached over concerns about the U.S. southern border. Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller tweeted Wednesday that Biden should have to answer for“purposely erasing our nation’s
Davis Donates Congressional Papers To Pekin Facility
As his time in office winds down, Congressman Rodney Davis is donating his congressional papers. Davis will add documents and artifacts from his ten years in office to the collection of the Dirksen Congressional Center, based