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Illinois to offer 4 ‘Free Fishing Days,' where you won't need a license to fish
Each year, Illinois offers four days where residents can fish for free, without a license -- and that time is coming up. The Illinois Free Fishing Days event, held each year in conjunction with National Go Fishing Day, will take place this month and coincide with Father's Day weekend. According...
Gov. Pritzker enacts $750 million tax increase bill
(The Center Square) – Now law is the $750 million in tax increases to fund Illinois’ largest spending plan in state history. But so is a measure increasing the state’s debt by $8 billion while giving schools more taxing authority. Pritzker signed the $53.1 billion budget Wednesday. Friday, he signed the tax measure that includes capping the credit businesses can get for claiming net operating losses and capping the discount retailers get for collecting and remitting sales taxes. ...
Proposed multimillion dollar warehouse could bring hundreds of jobs to Springfield
A new industrial complex spanning 30 acres could be coming to the southern part of Springfield. Here's what we know so far about the ordnance. Who’s making the ordinance to the City Zoning and Planning Commission?. Houston, Texas resident John Kovski, who is listed as manager for Lakeview Acres...
Springfield streets open to two-way traffic after conversion project
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Two streets in the City of Springfield are now open to two-way traffic following their conversion from one-way traffic. Traffic is now open to both directions of 4th Street between South Grand Ave to Dodge St and Adams Street between 6th and 9th Streets. In addition, reverse-angle parking has been implemented […]
Springfield increases massage parlor restrictions to combat human trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - This week, Springfield City Council approved an ordinance requiring massage parlors to register with the city. City leaders cited concerns of human trafficking, including a federal investigation at one location in the city. Under the new ordinance, parlors that don't register will face daily fines and...
State lawmakers pass new trash laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two new trash laws passed by Illinois lawmakers plan to crack down on “flying trash.” The first law requires landfills to have facilities on site to clean mud from truck wheels and undercarriages. The second requires truck drivers to secure tarps over the tops of their loads to prevent “flying trash.” […]
Illinois residents receive payments from $68.5M Instagram privacy settlement
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents in Illinois who filed a claim in a $68.5 million class-action lawsuit against Instagram have begun receiving payments. The lawsuit alleged that various Instagram features collected biometric data, a violation of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act. The law prohibits companies from “collecting and storing biometric identifiers and/or biometric information… without […]
Springfield Pridefest hits attendance record
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Pridefest it a new record attendance record with an estimated 23-27,000 people. The event, which includes a parade and street festival, takes place the third weekend of May each year. This year was the fourteenth for the festival. Jonna Cooley, executive director of the Phoenix...
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