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Shelby County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

East Central Reporter - Illinois · July 5, 2025

In 2022, Shelby County received $262.8 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $12,657 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 24.1% of all personal income...

University of Illinois Chicago releases report on faulty blood tests used in marijuana DUI cases

ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois · July 4, 2025

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The University of Illinois Chicago has released an internal investigation report into faulty lab testing that has potentially jeopardized more than 1,000 cannabis DUI cases in the Chicago metro area. Many DUI cases were charged...

Joliet Junior College applauds new law to promote dual-credit education programs

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

Illinois — Joliet Junior College President Clyne Namuo joined Gov. JB Pritzker and other education leaders in Chicago this week as the governor signed the Illinois Dual Credit Quality Act. According to a statement from JJC, the legislation focuses...

In Illinois, energy-hungry data centers fuel spike in electric bills

Liberation News · July 5, 2025

In Chicago, the electrical utility company ComEd announced that households would be paying more than $10 more on average for electricity per month this summer, a rise of 10%. In downstate Illinois, serviced by utility company Ameren, prices are...

Where to watch NASCAR Xfinity Series Chicago Street Race today: Time, channel, free live stream

Syracuse.com - New York · July 5, 2025

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at the 2025 Chicago Street Race, a.k.a. The Loop 110, is the first race on a short weekend schedule on the streets of Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, July 5 (7/5/2025) at 4:30 p.m. ET. The NASCAR Xfinity Series at the...

Peoria County Board - Ways & Means Committee met June 2

Peoria Standard - Illinois · July 4, 2025

Peoria County Board - Ways & Means Committee met June 2. Here are the minutes provided by the committee: Attendance Present: Members: Member Duncan, Member Windish, Member Kelch, Member McCann, Member Williams Staff & Guests: Scott Sorrel, Jennie...

Tariff is Trump's favorite word -- but for soybean farmers, it spells trouble - Investigate Midwest

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota ·

Champaign, IL (Investigate Midwest) Membership gives you sneaks peeks into major investigations and behind-the-scenes insights -- plus, you help sustain investigative journalism. While President Donald Trump's increase of tariffs -- and...

Illinois woman reported missing in Oktibbeha County

WCBI - Mississippi · July 4, 2025

An Illinois woman was reported missing in Oktibbeha County OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Law enforcement is asking for help to find a missing woman from Illinois. Mitanette Cooper, 47, was last heard from by her family on June 11th. The...

"You can’t duplicate that anywhere else": Jeff Gordon argues for Chicago Street Race's irreplaceable value amid its uncertain future

Sportskeeda · July 5, 2025

Jeff Gordon has spoken in favor of the Chicago Street Race's irreplaceable value as NASCAR enters its contract year with the city. NASCAR has seen declining TV ratings and live attendance since its mid‑2000s peak. The Chicago street race was part...

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending June 28

Peoria Standard - Illinois · July 5, 2025

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Peoria County selling E15...

Eye On Illinois: Good time for local officials to get out in front with budget explanations

Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois ·

For this holiday weekend, some free, unsolicited advice targeted at your local elected officials: Starting now, endeavor to be not just transparent but forthright. That’s the reflection from reading John Sahly’s Shaw Local report Wednesday about...

After efforts to address historic discrimination, future federal programs to help Oklahoma Black farmers are in question - Investigate Midwest

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota ·

Champaign, IL (Investigate Midwest) Guess is also a full-time truck driver and his wife, Stephanie, works at a bank. Oftentimes, money from their day jobs goes back to their 19-acre farm. "But what I envision is having some generational wealth for...

Why Biden Wanted an Early Debate

Political Wire · July 7, 2025

Playbook: “In the ill-fated briefing document, dated April 15, 2024, Biden’s senior advisers told him not to wait for the autumn dates proposed by the Commission on Presidential Debates — the first of which, they noted, was scheduled after mail-in...

President Donald Trump branded, browbeat and prevailed. But his big bill may come at a political cost

Chicago Tribune - Illinois · July 5, 2025

WASHINGTON — Barack Obama had the Affordable Care Act. Joe Biden had the Inflation Reduction Act. President Donald Trump will have the tax cuts. All were hailed in the moment and became ripe political targets in campaigns that followed. In Trump’s...

Clarence Page: Old ‘welfare queen’ legends haunt Trump’s budget plan

Daily Freeman - New York · July 5, 2025

As the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives neared passage of President Donald Trump’s beloved — and enormous — “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” my mind raced back as it often does in such debates to memories of the late Linda Taylor,...

Illinois steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024

Prairie State Wire - Illinois · July 4, 2025

Illinois implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Trump branded, browbeat, prevailed, but his big bill may come at political cost

The Economic Times · July 5, 2025

Barack Obama had the Affordable Care Act Joe Biden had the Inflation Reduction Act President Donald Trump will have the tax cuts. All were hailed in the moment and became ripe political targets in campaigns that followed. In Trump's case, the tax...

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals FREE LIVE STREAM (7/4/25): Watch MLB game online | Time, TV Channel

NJ.com - New Jersey · July 4, 2025

The Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB game on Friday, July 4, 2025 (7/4/25) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Fans can watch the game via a free trial to Apple TV. Here’s what you need to know: What: MLB game Who: Chicago...

At least 4 fatally wounded in separate shootings overnight in Chicago

Chicago Tribune - Illinois · July 5, 2025

At least four people where fatally wounded in separate shootings overnight throughout the city, Chicago police reported Saturday morning. The youngest of the victims was a 16-year-old girl who was wounded to the throat and arrived at Jackson Park...

World News | Trump Branded, Browbeat, Prevailed, but His Big Bill May Come at Political Cost

Latestly · July 5, 2025

Washington, Jul 5 (AP) Barack Obama had the Affordable Care Act Joe Biden had the Inflation Reduction Act President Donald Trump will have the tax cuts. All were hailed in the moment and became ripe political targets in campaigns that followed. In...