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My Journal Courier

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State warning local governments against homelessness discrimination

A pair of Illinois state organizations are cautioning local governments against discrimination toward people experiencing homelessness.

Illinois · 2025-03-17

My 1053 WJLT

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Why Illinois Is Topping the List of Most Hated States in America

Illinois is now the most hated state in America, but what exactly led to the state earning such a poor reputation? Let's explore. I've lived in Indiana most of my life, and I can honestly say I enjoy living here. It's a mostly quiet and rural area, with plenty to do on a budget if you know where to go. The Hoosier State is liked by most, ranking No. 31 on a list of the most hated states in America by World Population Review. However, its western neighboring state didn't fare so well.

Illinois · 2025-03-16

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Missing Beloit woman found, family reports

BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Rebecca Osmond, 47, has been missing since February 22, but her family reported on Sunday that she has been found alive. Osmond last spoke on a Facetime call to her son on February 22. Her mother said her phone was off after that. The family told police they believed she arrived […]

Beloit, WI · 2025-03-16

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Three Rockford area student athletes to compete in the NCAA Tournament

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The field of 68 teams for the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments is set and three area players will have a chance to compete for a national championship. Rockford native AJ Storr will be dancing with the Kansas Jayhawks. They are the #7...

Rockford, IL · 2025-03-17

KICK AM 1530

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Brace Yourself – Spring in Illinois May Start with a Winter Storm

Are you ready for Spring? In Illinois, it appears the beginning of what is usually a cheerful and warm season will include a potentially exciting winter storm. I have been watching this incoming low pressure system which fortunately isn't as dangerous as the one that brought historically terrible tornadoes to the Midwest late last week. If you're in Illinois, you really should pay attention to this because it looks to bring with it precipitation and that will almost certainly include quite a bit of snow.

Illinois · 2025-03-17

countryherald.com

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Eastern Iowa & Illinois Winter Update: 2-4 Inches of Snow Possible Sunday Night

Quad Cities, IA/IL – A near-stationary band of moderate to heavy snowfall is developing across parts of eastern Iowa and western Illinois, particularly affecting counties along the Mississippi River. This system is expected to persist overnight, leading to accumulating snowfall and hazardous travel conditions. According to the National Weather...

Illinois · 2025-03-16

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Pritzker, Duckworth, Budzinski & others condemn Republican budget resolution: “People will suffer”

Following Friday’s US Senate vote to approve a highly controversial Continuing Resolution to fund the government, multiple officials from Illinois released comments denouncing the resolution. Earlier in the week after the measure was pushed forward by a Republican majority in the House, Democrat Congresswoman for the 13th District of...

Illinois · 2025-03-16

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments To Boards And Commissions

SPRINGFIELD - Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration:. Rick Terven will continue to serve as a Member of the Employment Security Advisory Board.* Rick Terven, Jr. serves as the Legislative and Political Director for the Illinois Pipe Trades Association representing 21 local unions and over 26,000 union members across Illinois. Terven is a member of Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 and is a graduate of SUNY Empire State University’s National Labor College with a Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies. Terven is also a Vice-President on the Illinois AFL-CIO Executive Board, and has served as an employee representative on the Employment Security Advisory Board since 2016.

Illinois · 2025-03-16

Law & Crime

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‘Nearly fully pregnant’: Man who assaulted victim who has ‘severe or profound disability’ learns his fate

A man who admitted to sexually assaulting and impregnating a woman with a “severe or profound intellectual disability” in Illinois will spend more than two decades behind bars. Isaiah Fields, 25, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. In...

Geneva, IL · 2025-03-15

97.9 KICK FM

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96 Illinois Workers Just Learned They’re Jobless at End of March

If you still have a job, be thankful. Not everyone can say that including 96 workers in Illinois that just learned they're going to be jobless at the end of March. One of the newest bulletins shared by the Illinois Work Net website shows a WARN notice was submitted to the state by Penske Logistics LLC located at 1000 Bilter Road in Aurora, Illinois. It shows that a mass layoff of 96 will be effective on March 31, 2025.

Illinois · 2025-03-16

AM 1490 WDBQ

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2025 Summer Bucket List: Why Pearl Lake Beach in Illinois is a Must-Visit

As spring arrives in Illinois, so do the announcements of summer fun to come, and we just received a big one from Pearl Lake in South Beloit!. Summer in Illinois means a lot of things; fairs and festivals, concerts, vacations, pools, beaches, camping, and so much more. If your summer social calendar is already filling up, make sure to leave some time open to visit Pearl Lake Beach in South Beloit.

South Beloit, IL · 2025-03-16

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Illinois bill would let homeowners claim abandoned properties through court

Illinois lawmakers are proposing the Blight Mitigation Act, which would allow homeowners to claim ownership of abandoned residential properties within a quarter mile of their home if the property has been abandoned for at least a year and the owner has been notified and included in the legal action.

Illinois · 2025-03-15

NBC Chicago

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Over 185K bags of oyster crackers sold in Illinois, 23 other states recalled for possible metal contamination

Bags of oyster crackers sold at major retailers such as Walmart and Target in Illinois and 23 other states have been recalled due to possible contamination with stainless steel wire, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall was first issued in February and updated last week due to...

Illinois · 2025-03-16

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Stateline area dairy operator named an Illinois Master Farmer

A stateline dairy farm leader is honored by an Illinois agriculture magazine. Amy Hildebrandt, whose family runs Hildebrandt Farms about 5 miles east of South Beloit on State Line Road, was selected as one of four Illinois Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer Magazine. The farm is home to more than...

South Beloit, IL · 2025-03-16