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Q1: Cities within Henderson County recorded 3 lawyers in good standing

Galesburg Reporter - Illinois · July 5, 2025

John H. Simpson Vice Chairperson, Chicago | linkedin.com/in/john-simpsonJohn H. Simpson Vice Chairperson, Chicago | linkedin.com/in/john-simpson There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Henderson County as of the first quarter of...

Champaign police investigate fatal shooting on W. Bradley Avenue

Chambana Sun - Illinois · July 4, 2025

Champaign Police responded to the 1900 block of W. Bradley Avenue following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries at 12:36 a.m. on July 4, 2025. Shortly after, a 32-year-old man from Champaign arrived at a local hospital via personal...

10 displaced after fireworks appear to cause fire at Peoria home

KPNX 12 News - Arizona · July 5, 2025

An investigator will determine the official cause, but officials on scene said fireworks were involved. PHOENIX — The Red Cross is assisting ten people after a fire consumed the attic of their home on the Fourth of July. >> Download the 12News app...

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...

Fans descend on Grant Park for third NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois · July 5, 2025

Grant Park buzzed with energy Saturday morning as tens of thousands of attendees descended on the park grounds for the third NASCAR Chicago Street Race amid rising temperatures and a blazing sun. The third and final race weekend of NASCAR’s...

Shane van Gisbergen wins Chicago Street Race pole, full Cup Series qualifying results

Yardbarker · July 5, 2025

Shane van Gisbergen has swept the pole awards today in Chicago. The Trackhouse Racing driver is staking his claim on this weekend. SVG has won a Cup race and an Xfinity race on the streets of Chicago. Can he win both in one weekend? The NASCAR Cup...

How to watch today’s NASCAR Xfinity Chicago Street Race: Time, TV channel, free live stream

Penn Live - Pennsylvania · July 5, 2025

The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to the Windy City on Saturday for The Loop 110 and the only street race on the season calendar. The race is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on CW Network and streaming on-demand....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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,...