More Illinois ZIP codes added to lead testing list

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (First Alert 4) - The Illinois Department of Health has added more ZIP codes where exposure testing is required for children. The 180 new ZIP codes across 47 counties have brought the total of high-risk ZIP codes to more than 1,350. …

Fanatics to Pass $0.25 Mobile Betting Tax Charge on to Its Illinois Customers

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2025 Southern Illinois Fireworks Schedule!

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Illinois Researchers Showcase Breakthrough in Giant Photonic Isolation and Gyration

Researchers at the Illinois Grainger College of Engineering have made a groundbreaking advancement in the field of integrated photonics, introducing a novel approach to achieving asymmetric couplings using modulation techniques. This innovative work not …

Gas tax raised for Illinois residents

MT. CARMEL, Ill. (WFIE) - Taxes on gas is increasing, and that means higher prices at the pump. This is the sixth tax increase on gas since 2019. This comes as millions across the state hit the roads for the holiday weekend. This newest gas tax ads an …

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 …

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 …

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 …