State lawmakers consider Tier 2 pension changes
January 2, 2025SPRINGFIELD — Changes that would make Illinois pension systems compliant with Social Security by improving benefits for government employees hired since 2011 could be on the table…
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New year, new laws
January 1, 2025Time to study up, Illinois. New state laws are now in effect. They include some of the defining bills of the 2024 legislative session and others that will change how people get IDs,…
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Drive-thru displays light up the holidays
December 26, 2024With the holidays upon us, drive-thru light displays are ongoing in Illinois. Stretching from the Chicago region to the greater St. Louis area and covering several towns and cities…
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Man charged in accident killing state trooper
December 24, 2024Illinois State Police’s Division of Criminal Investigation arrested a 69-year-old Wilmington man in connection with a fatal crash involving a state trooper. John Fleet was charged…
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Oswego sets its lowest tax rate
December 16, 2024Oswego property owners will see a 5 percent decrease in the village’s property tax rate on their upcoming tax bills. The Village Board has approved a tax levy (total amount of…
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Montgomery Walgreens cited for underage cigarette sales
December 6, 2024One business was cited during the Montgomery Police Department’s tobacco-compliance check. Police said the Walgreens at 1799 Montgomery Road failed the compliance check conducted…
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How to plan for emergencies
December 4, 2024The government has a comprehensive website full of information on how to prepare for emergencies, power outages, hurricanes, floods — nearly everything you can imagine. Should a disaster…
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Christkindlmarkets expected to draw 1.7 million guests
December 4, 2024Video: https://youtu.be/wXwPyWWKbFE?feature=shared The Christkindlmarkets have returned to the Chicago area and are expected to draw an estimated 1.7 million (combined) visitors…
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