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US politics
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

2 Million Retirees in Illinois Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates taxes on Social Security benefits for 88% of seniors, providing significant financial relief.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The quiet ban that could change how AI talks to you

"The people of Illinois deserve quality healthcare from real, qualified professionals and not computer programs that pull information from all corners of the internet to generate responses that harm patients," IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. said.
Mental health
fromBelleville News-Democrat
1 week ago

Up to $165K a year to work remote from Illinois? Check out these flexible jobs

Remote job opportunities have increased since COVID-19, with higher job satisfaction and lower turnover for remote employees.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

JB Pritzker Vows To Protect 'Hero' TX Dems Hiding In State

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called Texas Democratic lawmakers heroes and asserted that Texas laws do not apply in Illinois.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Stephen Colbert Confronts Illinois Gov With Crazy' District Map of His Own State

Pritzker remarked on the growing Democratic anger over Texas Republicans' redistricting plan to flip Democrat-held seats, emphasizing that everything's on the table regarding gerrymandering.
US politics
#hate-crime
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Landlord sentenced for murdering 6-year-old Palestinian American boy

Joseph Czuba was sentenced to 53 years in prison for murdering a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and wounding his mother in a hate crime.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Chicago

Illinois landlord sentenced to 53 years over hate-crime killing of six-year-old

A landlord was sentenced to 53 years in prison for murdering a Muslim child and injuring his mother in a hate crime.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Two teens face hate-crime charges in attack on lesbian in McDonald's

Illinois police charge two teens with hate crimes for attacking a lesbian based on her perceived sexual identity.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Landlord sentenced for murdering 6-year-old Palestinian American boy

Joseph Czuba was sentenced to 53 years in prison for murdering a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and wounding his mother in a hate crime.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Major Insurer's Big Rate Hike Is Raising Homeowners' Bills-and Legislators' Eyebrows

State Farm is increasing homeowners insurance rates by 27.2% in Illinois, driven by climate-related losses and rising costs.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

2 Illinois youth baseball coaches fired after apparently streaking in front of kids in Cooperstown, New York

Two Illinois youth baseball coaches were fired after streaking in front of children at a tournament.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

2 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Milton

The event is being investigated as a murder-suicide, with officials noting that this heartbreaking tragedy highlights the importance of addressing domestic violence issues.
Boston
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pritzker Throws Hitler' Comment Back at GOP Congresswoman: I Am Not Going To Be Lectured to by Somebody Who Extols the Virtue of Adolf Hitler'

Governor Pritzker faced tough questioning on his immigration policies during a House Oversight Committee hearing.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

The cutting edge: Transit agencies begin planning 40% service reductions - Streetsblog Chicago

The failure of the Illinois House to pass a bill funding public transportation means that transit agencies will need to cut service due to a $771M budget gap.
Alternative transportation
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Illinois Buyers Won't Need a Huge Salary Bump to Afford a Starter Home-Even Near Chicago

First-time homebuyers in Illinois can find affordable options despite rising prices and interest rates.
fromEater Chicago
2 months ago

Illinois Lawmakers Tried to Implement a 'Pizza Tax' on Food Deliveries

"The proposal's details were unveiled hours before the Springfield legislative session was set to expire, raising concerns over transparency and the hasty nature of the tax's introduction."
NYC food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Illinois Remains an Affordable Hotspot for Middle-Class Americans Looking for a New Home

The state of Illinois remains one of the last havens for middle-class homeownership, thanks to its relatively low median home prices and diverse neighborhoods.
Chicago
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

How One State Is Unlawfully Stripping Wealth From Homeowners and Handing It Over to Private Investors

When the government takes a home to settle a tax debt, it cannot keep more than what's owed.
Real estate
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Illinois Bars Trump Admin From Using Residents' Medical Data in Autism Registry

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order to protect the medical records of autistic individuals, enhancing privacy rights and addressing federal database concerns.
fromEater Chicago
2 months ago

Illinois Third-Party Reservation Ban Bill Awaits Gov. Pritzker's Approval

Illinois Senators approved a bill banning the sale of restaurant reservations by third parties to tackle reservation bots and no-shows.
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Bids for Pope Leo XIV's childhood home start at $250,000, but there's a catch

Pope Leo XIV's childhood home is up for auction, starting at $250,000, but the local government plans to acquire it.
Toronto startup
fromSustainable Bus
3 months ago

Karsan North American dealer Damera will open a e-bus assembly plant in Illinois, USA, to produce e-Jest and "additional models" - Sustainable Bus

Damera Corporation opens a U.S. assembly plant for Karsan in Illinois, investing $31.5 million and creating 90 new jobs with state support.
Toronto startup
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Metronet Bringing Symmetrical 5 Gbps Service to Bartlett, Illinois Residents

Metronet is expanding its all-fiber network in Bartlett, Illinois, offering high-speed symmetrical internet up to 5 Gbps for homes and 10 Gbps for businesses.
Chicago
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home near Chicago has delisted the house after a flood of interest

A humble Illinois home once owned by Pope Leo XIV is now a property of great interest and potential due to its historical significance.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Chicago homeowner moves in with alleged squatters who refused to leave property

"I couldn't believe it. It was like a nightmare," Velazquez told ABC Chicago. The sheer disbelief of a homeowner being confronted by squatters defines the dread of property ownership.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Police suggest theory for why driver plowed through after-school camp, killing 4

The investigation indicates evidence of a potential medical emergency that caused the driver to lose control, but this evidence remains inconclusive at this time.
Cars
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Illinois bill aims to reform title insurance oversight

"Over the last 10 to 15 years, the IDFPR's willingness to engage and take on some of these bad actors has dissipated to the point where they literally do nothing."
Chicago Bears
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Driver who crashed car into Illinois after-school center, killing four, identified as Marianne Akers, not yet charged

A tragic car crash in Illinois claimed the lives of four individuals outside of an after-school camp, with the driver yet to be charged.
#accident
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Cars

Four children killed after car crashes through Illinois building

A tragic accident resulted in the deaths of four children at an after-school camp in Illinois.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC parents

At least 4 dead, including children, after car crashes into Illinois after-school day care: police

A driver crashed into an Illinois after-school building, killing four people, including children aged 4 to 18.
Cars
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Four children killed after car crashes through Illinois building

A tragic accident resulted in the deaths of four children at an after-school camp in Illinois.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Four killed, including children, after car crashes into after-school camp

A tragic vehicle crash in Illinois resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including minors, and left many injured.
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

4 youth dead, several injured after car plows through Illinois after-school program: police

A tragic incident at an after-school camp in Chatham resulted in the deaths of four young individuals when a car crashed into the facility.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress

Senator Richard Durbin will not seek re-election, marking the end of a 44-year congressional career.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Four die in plane crash in Illinois

Four people died in a small plane crash in central Illinois, part of a troubling trend of recent aviation accidents in the US.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Small Plane With 4 Aboard Crashes in Illinois

A small plane crash in rural Illinois is under investigation as authorities report it was a fatal incident with unknown casualties.
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