new year

Here’s What New Laws Take Effect on January First in Illinois
Here’s What New Laws Take Effect on January First in Illinois
Here’s What New Laws Take Effect on January First in Illinois
2021 is the most highly anticipated year ever. The thought of not being in the year 2020 anymore just sounds like a dream. But when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, there's some more going on than just one giant sigh of relief...
Looking at New Year Celebrating by the Numbers
Looking at New Year Celebrating by the Numbers
Looking at New Year Celebrating by the Numbers
When I was in my young 20s, like most of my peers, I looked at New Year's Eve as the most important social night of the year. We always looked for the biggest, over-the-top parties we could find, because if you didn't have the best time of the entire year on New Year's Eve, your whole year was just ruined, right?
New Year Could Bring New Hope for Budget Agreement
New Year Could Bring New Hope for Budget Agreement
New Year Could Bring New Hope for Budget Agreement
Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network Any Illinois Capitol-watcher who is pragmatic could say a vote on revenue must be bipartisan; otherwise, it could have and would have been done by now. The fiscal year began July 1, and spending – at a rate roughly similar to that of last year, when taxes were higher – continues for most state expenses and programs via court order, federal requirement, or consen
Hong Kong’s New Year Fireworks Spectacular [drone video]
Hong Kong’s New Year Fireworks Spectacular [drone video]
Hong Kong’s New Year Fireworks Spectacular [drone video]
As the creators of the video say, "There's two ways of watching fireworks. You can stand on the shore, or you can fly inside." I've been marveling at drone-captured footage of fireworks ever since I stumbled upon some outstanding shots from New York City on Independence Day of last year...