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Report: 84,000 gun owners, banned from owning weapons in Illinois, still have them
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new report claims there are 84,000 Illinois residents whose Firearm Owner Identification cards have been revoked, but their guns have not been confiscated. “One of the reasons why you have a growing number of revocations of FOID cards is because we’re getting a hell of a lot better at identifying […]
Illinois Lottery player first to win $10M top prize on scratch-off ticket
ALTON, Ill. — An Illinois Lottery player hit the big one and won a whopping $10 million jackpot. According to a release, the person is the first to win the $10 million top prize on the Illinois Lottery’s $50 scratch-off ticket, “10 Million.” The ticket was purchased at Casey’s convenience store, located at 3499 Fosterburg […]
Legislators aim to modify pensions with Tier 2 discussions lingering
(The Center Square) – With Fitch Ratings issuing a report about the impacts of Illinois possibly enhancing Tier 2 pension benefits, some at the statehouse are urging caution to not go overboard. Fitch said Thursday one proposal at the statehouse aimed at more broadly enhancing Tier 2 pensions benefits, including bringing them on par with generous Tier 1 pensions, could “materially increase the state’s pension challenges and affect Illinois’ credit rating.” ...
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