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Moving Company Data Shows Illinois Lost the Second Most Residents in 2024

CHICAGO - Migration data from a moving company shows Illinois is near the top of the list for states with the most outbound moves.  The...

Rochelle City Council Approves $60,200 Proposal for I-39 Fiber Crossing Project to Boost Electric Grid Communication

ROCHELLE - The Rochelle City Council approved an ordinance Monday waiving competitive bidding and accepting a $60,200 proposal from Utility Dynamics Corporation for the...

Attorney General Warns of Romance Scams on Valentine’s Day

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul warns residents about the risks of online romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day, urging vigilance and offering...

Applications Open for IDNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants from February 14th through April 14th....

IAA Foundation Offers Over $210,000 in Scholarships for Agriculture Students

BLOOMINGTON - The IAA Foundation is offering more than $210,000 in scholarships for agriculture students for the 2025-26 school year. The foundation will award...

Joann Fabrics Announces Store Closures In Illinois

STERLING -  JOANN Fabrics and Craft is closing more than two dozen stores in Illinois.  That includes locations in Peru, Freeport, and Sterling.  The...

Rockford Brewery Staff Rescues DoorDash Driver After Vehicle Slides Into Rock River

ROCKFORD - A DoorDash driver was rescued from the Rock River Wednesday afternoon after their vehicle slid into the water at Prairie Street Brewing...

Illinois Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Federal Funding Cuts

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois is among 22 states suing the Trump administration aiming to prevent what the plaintiffs say is “unlawful and damaging cuts to...

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois Targets Legislators Over Property Tax Relief in New Campaign

SPRINGFIELD - Americans for Prosperity-Illinois is targeting various state legislators for what the group says is their lack of action on delivering meaningful property...

Small Business Optimism Drops Amid Tax Concerns and Inflation, NFIB Report Shows

CHICAGO - Small business optimism has dropped and the uncertainty index has risen, according to the National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index. NFIB...