Nebraska Kitten Contracts Rare Strain of Rabies- Will It Spread?
This discovery has triggered a rapid emergency response, with wildlife biologists converging on the Midwest from as far as Vermont and New Hampshire.
Politics
When People Leave Illinois, They Go Mostly To These 3 States
We've been hearing for years about something called "Outbound Migration" here in Illinois, which is a fancy way of saying "kissing a state goodbye." Illinois may no longer be the state leading the nation in outbound migration, but we're near the top. Ever think about where you'd move if you left Illinois?
Iowa and Illinois Rank In Most Competitive - Wisconsin Laid Back
A Solitaire Bliss survey reveals the variations in American competitiveness. Midwestern states exhibit diverse competitive behaviors, with Iowa ranking highest.
Seriously? Illinois Lawmakers Are Getting Another Pay Raise
Now might be a good time to ask ourselves if Illinois citizens are getting their money's worth when it comes to our state lawmakers, and when was the last time that any of us saw two pay raises in just over 6 months?
New Bears Stadium: Check Out The Number Of Jobs It’ll Create
A brand new stadium complex for the Bears in Arlington Heights isn't going to just build, maintain, and operate itself. This project is going to need a lot of Illinois workers to build it, and a lot of people to keep it going.
Illinois Residents Are Hit With U.S.’s Highest Cell Phone Taxes
I've heard the expression "It's good to be number-one" before, but something tells me that being the top phone tax and fee state doesn't do much to attract new residents to Illinois.
Illinois' Real ID: Here's What You'll Need For Your Application
Illinois State officials (knowing how people can be when it comes to deadlines) are urging Illinois residents to get busy now so that there won't be a giant logjam of Real ID applications this coming May.
Illinois Secretary Of State: Some Vanity Plates “Too Offensive"
The Illinois Secretary of State's Office gave the official "thumbs down" on about 400 different requests for vanity plates last year because the requests were deemed to be offensive... or too hard to read.
Here’s How Much Illinois’ Bad Roads And Bridges Cost You Per Year
The normal maintenance a car or truck requires, along with the insurance, is pricey enough, but when you tack on the costs of driving on our state's roads and bridges, it really goes up.
Illinois State Rep Pushes To Legalize Magic Mushrooms
Illinois State Rep La Shawn Ford says it's not a move to give Illinoisans another item to add to their parties after marijuana was legalized back in 2020. It's to help those who, Ford says, deserve more tools to deal with mental health issues.