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The Center Square

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Ground sparkler tax reintroduced at Illinois statehouse

(The Center Square) – Another attempt is being made to legalize certain fireworks and tax them in Illinois. The Ground-Based Sparkler Purchaser Excise Tax Act would impose a 6% tax on consumers purchasing ground-based sparklers or fountains for personal use, beginning July 1, 2025. The measure says retailers must register with the Department of Revenue, collect the tax, and remit it to the state, with a portion benefiting firefighter pension funds. American Pyrotechnics Association Executive Director Julie Heckman said this tax is basically trying to help the state fund various programs that benefit firefighters. “I don't know that it's...

Illinois · 2025-03-18

Block Club Chicago

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ICE Illegally Arrested 22 People In The Midwest Since Trump Took Office, New Lawsuit Alleges

CHICAGO — Immigration and civil liberties advocates based in Chicago are suing federal authorities over the arrests of 22 people in the Midwest – including one U.S. citizen – since President Donald Trump took office. Attorneys for the National Immigration Justice Center and the American Civil Liberties...

Chicago, IL · 2025-03-18
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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

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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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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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Police: Springfield man dies after jumping from bridge following domestic violence call

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A 61-year-old man died Monday after jumping into the Sangamon River from a bridge. The Springfield Police Department said officers responded to a possible domestic violence call in the 4000 block of Sand Hill Road at noon. When the officers arrived, they found a woman...

Springfield, IL · 2025-03-17

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Federal Civil Rights Complaint Filed Against Illinois Education Officials Over Title IX Violations

The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) and the Liberty Justice Center (LJC) have filed a federal civil rights complaint against the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS), alleging violations of Title IX. The complaint, submitted to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office...

Chicago, IL · 2025-03-18

The Center Square

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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

The Center Square

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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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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

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

WCIA

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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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5 hurt, 3 critically, from crash in Chicago’s northwest suburbs

MCHENRY CO., Ill. - Five people were sent to the hospital after a crash in northwest suburban McHenry County on Sunday. Firefighters responded to the scene of a two-car crash near the intersection of North Union Road and Route 176 around 9:30 a.m. Multi-car crash. What we know:. At the...

Mchenry County, IL · 2025-03-16

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Man dies after jumping from Peoria Road bridge; Springfield police continue investigation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Around noon on Monday, Springfield Police responded to a welfare check on a female in the 4000 block of Sand Hill Road after receiving information about a possible domestic violence incident. Officers found the woman with a serious head wound, and she was transported to...

Springfield, IL · 2025-03-17

NBC Chicago

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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

My Journal Courier

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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