Coalition calls on lawmakers to make changes to the Illinois’ biometric privacy law
(The Center Square) – A coalition of business, health-care and technology groups is calling on lawmakers to make changes to the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) following a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision. The high court
Senators renew push for year-round E15 fuel use
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan group of Senators is asking the Biden administration again to allow the sale of E15 fuel throughout the year. The Environmental Protection Agency bans the sale of gasoline mixed with 15%
Naturopathic physicians seeking Illinois state licensure
(The Center Square) – Natural medicine physicians want state lawmakers to make naturopathic medicine a licensed practice in Illinois. Representatives for holistic medicine held a news conference at the state capitol in Springfield Wednesday where they urged
Madigan asks judge to toss out 14 of 23 corruption counts
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a judge to toss out 14 of the 23 corruption charges he’s facing, including the racketeering charge. Madigan, 80, claimed in a series of pre-trial legal
Illinois counties rank tops nationally in corn and soybean production
(The Center Square) – Several Illinois counties dominated the national rankings in terms of corn and soybean production last year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its county production totals for 2022. Crop statistician Mark Schleusener
Report: Springfield households spend 33% of monthly income on bills
As per a recent statistical breakdown entitled the 2023 U.S. Bill Pay Market Size & Category Breakout Report, households across Springfield hoseholds spend an average of $1,553 a month – or $18,633 a year – on the
WMAY’s Last Night-in-Sports Report: 03/01/2023
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now The Chicago Bulls squeaked out a 117-115 victory over the lowly Pistons in Detroit last night. Zach LaVine led the way for the Bulls with 41 pts. The newly acquired Patrick