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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Dumping Healthcare Program for Older Illegal Migrants

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL), a 2028 presidential hopeful, is doing an about-face by excluding older illegals from a budget-busting healthcare program he signed into law just three years ago. After enjoying their plans for only three years, thousands of illegal migrants now stand to lose their state-funded health care to...

Illinois · 2025-03-17
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Caretaker gets 25 years after raping, impregnating severely disabled woman at Illinois facility

A caregiver will spend the next 25 years in prison after he sexually assaulted and impregnated a severely disabled woman who lives at the Illinois facility where he worked, according to prosecutors. Isaiah Fields, 23, took advantage of the 43-year-old woman with Rett Syndrome — which causes her to have the cognitive conditions of an infant — inside the Marklund Hyde Center between Aug. 1, 2023 and Sept. 5, 2023, the Daily Herald reported. “There is no reason or set of experiences that could justify hurting anyone in any way,” the sicko reportedly said in Kane County court as...

Kane County, IL · 2025-03-17

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Illinois physician pleads guilty to evading $1.6M in taxes

A Lake Forest, Ill., physician has pleaded guilty to tax evasion for hiding assets and lying to the IRS about his ability to pay approximately $1.6 million in taxes. From 2011 to 2017, Krishnaswami Sriram, MD, evaded payment of around $1.6 million owed to the IRS. Dr. Sriram took several...

Lake Forest, IL · 2025-03-17
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Dogs, cats and cows are the subject of legislation filed at the Illinois Capitol

(The Center Square) – Dogs, cats and cows are the subjects of legislation under consideration at the Illinois Capitol. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has filed 23 bills this year and co-sponsored more than 50. Hernandez said she cares about a lot of legislation in different categories. “But, of course, I also care about animals. I want to make sure we protect them from unfortunate surgeries,” Hernandez told The Center Square. Hernandez filed House Bill 2410 to restrict pet euthanasia in shelters. The measure would amend the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act to provide that no person may...

Illinois · 2025-03-17

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Man left 2-year-old girl with 'blown left pupil' and fractured skull after she threw his phone: Police

An Illinois man is behind bars after police said he fractured a toddler's skull after the little girl threw his cellphone. The post Man left 2-year-old girl with ‘blown left pupil’ and fractured skull after she threw his phone: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

Plainfield, IL · 2025-03-17

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Pension issue costing Illinois taxpayers could come in ‘short term future’

(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers can expect to pay more for public employee retirees hired after 2011 as some worry benefits won’t be equal to Social Security. Total unfunded liability for the state’s five pension funds is about $140 billion. The pension systems are about 46% funded of total anticipated costs. Tier II pensions were created 14 years ago to help control those costs, but the total dollar amount of the unfunded liability has increased since then. The state’s largest public sector retirement system, the Teachers’ Retirement System, is about 45% funded. Last month, Andrew Bodewes with TRS...

Illinois · 2025-03-17

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Champaign-born REO Speedwagon returns to CU for special concert

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — “Heard it from a friend who” said that REO Speedwagon will reunite in Champaign over the summer. The retrospective concert will honor the legacy of REO Speedwagon, and is set for June 14 at 7:30 p.m. It’ll take place at the State Farm Center and feature special guests and former members Neal […]

Champaign, IL · 2025-03-17

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LaHood breaks silence over holding a town hall

PEORIA (25News Now) - After several weeks of calls and emails wondering whether a town hall would be hosted, a Central Illinois Congressman has broken his silence. At a recent naturalization ceremony, 25News asked Congressman Darin LaHood (R-16th District), who represents portions of Peoria, Tazewell, and McLean counties, whether he would host a town hall to answer questions from his constituents. LaHood was also asked if he would discuss concerns with DOGE, immigration, and a litany of other issues.

Mclean County, IL · 2025-03-17

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Repeat offender among 5 businesses caught selling alcohol to underage customers in Normal

NORMAL (25News Now) - Five businesses have been fined hundreds of dollars for selling alcohol to underage customers in Normal, including a convenience store which now has three such violations in a single year, according to town officials. Last month, Normal Mayor Chris Koos, acting as liquor commissioner, signed an...

Normal, IL · 2025-03-17

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Downers Grove South High School Soccer Coach Charged with Assaulting Student

Downers Grove, IL – A Downers Grove South High School teacher and soccer coach has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student, authorities announced Monday. Christina Formella, 30, of Downers Grove, faces one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (Class 1 felony), one count...

Downers Grove, IL · 2025-03-17

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Illinois & Indiana could be next in line for severe weather & tornado risk midweek

This past weekend we saw the most active severe weather periods since last spring. 109 tornadoes were reported from the Plains to the Deep South to the Ohio Valley this weekend. This week attention turns to the Upper Ohio Valley. A new will be developing in the Central Plains and that storm system will head towad the Great Lakes. The trailing cold front to the south will swing eastward across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley bringing with it the risk for strong thunderstorms and the risk for severe weather. The risk period is Wednesday into Thursday morning with prime time being in the late afternoon Wednesday into the overnight Thursday.

Illinois · 2025-03-18

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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

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‘Right to Play’ bill that would affect Illinois high school athletes advances

House Bill 3037, the "Right to Play Act," would allow Illinois high school athletes to compete on both school and non-school teams simultaneously.

Illinois · 2025-03-17

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Bloomington police offer assurances for undocumented residents amid deportation fears

Law enforcement and immigration advocates gathered Thursday at Bloomington Public Library [BPL] to address concerns about misinformation and rapid policy changes to federal immigration law. Among the speakers was Bloomington Police Sergeant Kiel Nowers, who leads the department's community engagement unit. Nowers shared a joint statement from police and city...

Bloomington, IL · 2025-03-17

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100 years ago, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history struck Illinois

Tuesday will mark a somber anniversary, as 100 years have passed since the deadliest tornado in U.S. history devastated Illinois. On March 18, 1925, the “Tri-State Tornado” tore a path of destruction across Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, killing nearly 700 people and devastating countless communities in the region.

Illinois · 2025-03-17

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Can’t Miss Illinois Festivals Announced For Spring And Summer

The spring and summer are a great time to live in Illinois because there are so many great festivals to check out and you can find fun for everyone. There's nothing better than the summertime in Illinois. I love spending as much time as possible outside because I enjoy the warmer weather. Plus, if I'm bored and looking for something to do, there's usually events pretty much every day of the week.

Illinois · 2025-03-17