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Illinois' Free Fishing Days for 2024 begin Friday
Illinois' Free fishing days for 2024 begin Friday, according to officials. The state's annual free fishing days take place June 14-17, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said. Residents will be able to fish without a license, salmon stamp or an inland trout stamp all weekend long, according to the IDNR.
Central Illinois cleaning up storm damage
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Residents of Central Illinois are cleaning up after a major storm ravaged some cities on Thursday night. Mayor Dan Dickey of Gibson City told WCIA the city had more than 50 trees uprooted, not including trees from private property. The power went out during in several areas, including downtown. Some […]
These Illinois laws take effect on July 1
ILLINOIS, USA — While most laws in Illinois take effect on the first day of the year, others don't start until the midpoint of the year, July 1. Undocumented immigrants will soon be able to acquire a driver's license after HB 3882 was signed into law last year. The new law will allow immigrants to get a standard four-year license to replace the current Temporary Visitor Driver's License(TVDL).
Everything you need to know about the Real ID ahead of 2025 deadline
In less than one year, Illinois residents 18 and older will be required to have a Real ID card in order to board planes and to enter certain federal facilities. “I strongly encourage residents who intend to fly to get their REAL ID as soon as possible to avoid future headaches,” Illinois Secretary...
Illinois lawmakers unable to respond to governor’s prison plan because they lack quorum
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Members of a legislative review panel on Friday said a state proposal to replace the ancient Stateville Correctional Center in suburban Chicago makes sense, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration needs to provide more details. However, the bipartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability couldn’t...
Illinois Treasurer celebrates $2 billion returned to citizens through I-CASH program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Treasurer's office has returned over $2 billion to people across the state since 2015. Michael Frerichs told reporters in Chicago Thursday that he will continue to fight to return unclaimed property and help people have more money in their pocket. Frerichs explained he...
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
A 7-year-old boy in Illinois was honored for his courage against cancer with a special ceremony by his state’s National Guard. Jamir Gibbs has leukemia, and was having an especially hard time earlier this year when he also came down with bacterial meningitis. Jamir’s teacher reached out to her...
As congenital syphilis cases spike in Illinois, health officials aim to increase data collection in effort to curb spread
Illinois public health officials announced that a new data collection process has been launched in an effort to combat a sharp rise in cases of congenital syphilis within the state. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, the new process includes an online form that will facilitate collecting comprehensive...
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