Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1

Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Ameren urges veterans, active-duty military members to apply for utility bill assistance

As the nation pauses to recognize veterans this week, Ameren officials are reminding those who have served that help is available for households struggling to keep up with utility bills. Ameren’s Military Assistance Fund is accepting applications from eligible active-duty military members and veterans who are customers of Ameren Missouri...

Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration's decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Illinois' request last month without explanation for federal resources to respond to August storms. In an appeal submitted to the agency, the state provided updated damage numbers showing the storm cost eligible for public assistance is now $43 million — up from $27.6 million in the original request and well above FEMA's $24.9 million standard.

Freeze Ends Growing Season Across Illinois Including Springfield, Champaign, and Carbondale While Frost Covers Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford Saturday Night

ILLINOIS — A freeze impacted central and southern Illinois Saturday night, marking the final frost and freeze event of the season. With this freeze, the entire state has now experienced freezing temperatures this fall, officially ending the growing season statewide. Northern Illinois saw widespread frost, while a hard freeze was possible in parts of Kentucky and Missouri as the coldest air of the season so far settled across the region.

From Cozy Tea Service To Historic Charm, This Illinois Church Hides A Special Tea Room

Lunch arrives on a three-tiered tower of real china, and the stained glass windows above your table once watched over a church congregation. That’s the setup at one little lunch spot in Illinois. The building is more than a century old. Old church benches still serve as seating, and...

Pet Trust Laws in Illinois: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Lepale / Pixabay Pet trust laws in Illinois give you a legally enforceable way to make sure your dog, cat, or other companion is cared for if you die or can no longer look after them yourself. Many owners assume a line in a will is enough, but Illinois treats pets as property, which means the law does … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Illinois: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can Landlords Deny ESA in Alaska? Your Housing Rights Explained • Petting Zoo Laws in Delaware: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained • Pet Deposit Laws in Georgia: Caps, Fees, Refunds, and Your Rights

Local Skaters to Perform Alongside Olympians in Tomorrow’s Ice Show

On Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Grossinger Motors Arena, the Central Illinois Figure Skating Club (CIFSC) will host their 2026 ice show, “Adventures Under the Sea,” featuring group numbers, duets, trios, and solo performances. Our very own senior, Claire Hennis, will be among the performers. Two Olympic...

Ground Game Propels Football Past Millikin, 62-12

DECATUR, Ill. (Nov. 7, 2026) - Scoring seven rushing touchdowns on the day, the North Central College football team ran past Millikin University, 62-12, behind another dominant defensive effort Saturday at Frank M. Lindsay Field. The Cardinals totaled five sacks and forced three turnovers in the victory. The Cardinal defense...

Illinois drivers pay a frozen 48.3-cent-a-gallon state gas tax through Dec. 31 after lawmakers suspended the July inflation increase, the state revenue department says

Illinois drivers pay a state gas tax of 48.3 cents a gallon through Dec. 31, the same rate as before July 1, after lawmakers suspended the automatic inflation increase. The Illinois Department of Revenue says Public Act 104-0468, signed June 16, suspended the scheduled July 1 adjustment for six months. The department’s rate bulletin lists... The post Illinois drivers pay a frozen 48.3-cent-a-gallon state gas tax through Dec. 31 after lawmakers suspended the July inflation increase, the state revenue department says appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Most Illinois Families Don’t Know Garfield Park Conservatory Stays Warm, Green And Free All Winter

A 65-foot glass ceiling in Illinois keeps palm trees happy while snow piles up outside. Yes, palms. More than 70 of them grow in one enormous room on the West Side of the state’s biggest city. The building opened in 1908, and its outline was shaped to echo a...

Illinois Extension's Christopher Enroth Lists Tree Topping, Blowing Clippings Toward Storm Drains and Burning Leaves Among His Horticultural Pet Peeves

Illinois Extension's Christopher Enroth names tree topping, clippings blown toward storm drains and burning leaves as pet peeves, with a fix for each.

Gov. Pritzker Unveils IBM’s Quantum System Two Computer

Gov. Pritzker Unveils IBM’s Quantum System Two Computer – IBM’s most advanced quantum computer. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined IBM and local quantum leaders to unveil IBM’s Quantum System Two in Chicago – marking a major milestone in Illinois’ efforts to further its role as a global leader in quantum computing and advanced technology. ​

4 Illinois Cider Mills And Orchard Bakeries Still Pressing Fresh Cider Into December

You pull off a quiet country road in Illinois expecting a plain farm stand, and suddenly you are holding a warm cup of spiced cider and a sugar-dusted donut. Most people think orchard season ends with Halloween, but a few Illinois farms keep the cider flowing well into December. These...

Illinois E-Bikes Faster Than 28 MPH Will Need a License, Title and Insurance Starting Jan. 1

Illinois e-bikes and e-motos that can top 28 mph will need a license, title, registration and insurance from Jan. 1, 2027 under SB 3484.

Playoff Pigskin Picks | 2026 Second-round IHSA football predictions

Round two of IHSA football features predictions for Loyola Academy, St. Joseph-Ogden, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond and more. Twelve games, eight predictions each. See who our guest analysts picked to win their second-round games this weekend. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks ST. JOSEPH - Three Althoff tacklers wrap up St. Joseph-Ogden's explosive running back Logan Umbarger. Umbarger score four times in the Spartans' 80-31 win over the visiting Crusaders in their Class 3A first-round game last week. This week, SJO faces rival Unity at Dick Duval Field looking to advance to the quarterfinals. See predictions for this week's SJO-Unity game and 11 more below. #7 Salt Fork at #2 Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Ryker Cenzano Salt Fork 35-21 .::. Frank Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 35-21 .::. Pigskin Prophet Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 28-24 .::. Da Bears Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 34-21 .::. SportsMom Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 48-14 .::. Coltrane Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 34-20 .::. DoubleJ Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 34-21 .::. The Sentinel Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 21-13 .::. ALAH has been play great football all season. #9 Oakwood at #1 Brown County Ryker Cenzano Oakwood 42-21 .::. Frank Brown County 45-14 .::. Pigskin Prophet Oakwood 32-27 .::. Da Bears Oakwood 21-14 .::. SportsMom Brown County 54-7 .::. Coltrane Brown County 38-36 .::. Brown County is good but they haven’t been overly tested but I think barely

A primer on Local Edition

Anyone tuned into NPR Illinois on weekday mornings might've noticed a new show hitting the airwaves: Local Edition. But what exactly is Local Edition and what is it trying to do for central Illinois? To answer those questions, Ben Singson sat down with NPR Illinois General Manager Randy Eccles. —...

RESULTS: IHSA state cross country 2026

PEORIA, Ill. (WCIA) – Saturday saw state champions crowned at Detweiller Park in Peoria. High school cross country season came to a close in Illinois with the state meet hosting boys’ and girls’ races for 1A, 2A and 3A. Check out some top local finishers from the WCIA 3 viewing area below, and click here […]

Darin LaHood Cruises to Seventh Term in Illinois' 16th District Over Paul Nolley

Republican Congressman Darin LaHood has secured a seventh term representing Illinois' 16th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Paul Nolley in Tuesday's election. With 94% of estimated votes counted, LaHood held 58.8% of the vote, a wide enough margin that the Associated Press called the race in his favor just three hours after polls closed.

Katin Houser Connects With Jordan Anderson For 5-Yard TD, Giving Illinois Lead Over Nebraska

Illinois Innocence Project marks 25 years of freeing innocent people

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Illinois Innocence Project at the University of Illinois Springfield Saturday hosted a gala celebrating 25 years of fighting to free innocent people. According to project director Stephanie Kamel, the project has helped free and exonerate 34 different people, including 22 in the past six years.