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Published on Jul 2, 2025

These ZIP codes are now on the Illinois lead testing list

(WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Public Health adds several stateline ZIP codes to its list of high-risk areas where lead exposure testing is required for children. Under Illinois law, all children in a high-risk ZIP code will be automatically tested at …

Source: WIFR - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 2, 2025

New charging benches at Northern Illinois University utilize solar energy

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Northern Illinois University students now have a convenient and environmentally friendly way to charge electronic devices on campus. Bluebolt, a division of Blue Outdoor which sells outdoor advertising, installed four of its solar- …

Source: WIFR - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Surprise Job Cuts Hit 150 at Illinois Manufacturer

If you have a stable job, here's another reason to be thankful as 150 in Illinois just learned they're about to be jobless according to a notice just submitted to the state. The Illinois Work Net Center has been quiet for the past couple of weeks …

Source: 97.9 KICK FM - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Illinois’ NBA relevance is on the rise

On this episode of “Oskee Talk” I introduce my newest almost co-host, Isaac Ambrose (2:35). Isaac & I discuss the 2025 Illini Hall of Fame class (8:11), revisit last week’s NBA Draft (12:54) as well as Illinois’ newfound relevance in NBA circles (20:45 …

Source: The Champaign Room - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker names former state lawmaker as running mate

BRENDEN MOORE SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Just days after making official his bid for a third term, Gov. JB Pritzker announced the selection former state representative and deputy governor Christian Mitchell as his running mate for lieutenant governor. Mitchell …

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Michael Jordan's former Highland Park, Illinois mansion now listed on Airbnb

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Illinois Settles Wage-Fixing Case with Staffing Agency for $1M

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement with Midway Staffing Inc. (Midway) that resolves allegations the temporary staffing agency entered into no-poach agreements and engaged in wage fixing with other staffing agencies. This …

Source: Insurance Journal - Neutral
Published on Jul 1, 2025

44 Riders Killed in Illinois—State Sounds Alarm

Most of the friends I know that have motorcycles already know that their life depends on riding safe. In the state of Illinois, there's a new reason for alarm, though, due to a disturbing spike in motorcycle accident fatalities according to the state …

Source: 100.9 The Eagle - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Illinois State Police respond to numerous fatal motorcycle crashes as summer kicks off

SPRINGFIELD – As summer gets into full swing, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public about the importance of motorcycle safety for everyone on the road. In just the past week, ISP alone responded to four motorcycle fatalities, according …

Source: Newsbug.info - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Her body was found in an Illinois farmer's field; 35 years later she has been identified

Wendy Michel, who would be 65 years old today, disappeared sometime in the summer of 1990 and her body was found by an Illinois farmer in a field. MADISON COUNTY, Ill. — A woman who was killed and had her body left in a farmer’s field in rural Troy, …

Source: KSDK - Missouri - Pending