Layoffs at John Deere and Caterpillar Signal Tough Times for Manufacturing
Manufacturers Caterpillar and John Deere have recently announced layoffs affecting their employees. John Deere, based in Moline, laid off 170…
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Two Men Receive Prison Sentences for Major Bank Fraud in Illinois
Two Illinois men, Erik Richard Jones and Mitchell Allen Melega, were sentenced to prison for bank fraud and money laundering….
Illinois Women Beware: Latest Romance and Banking Scams on the Rise
Scams that exploit emotions are among the most harmful, and there are new warnings for Illinois women to be aware…
Illinois to Implement Home Energy Rebates in 2025, Targeting Low-Income Residents
President Joe Biden’s 2022 climate bill offers some attractive incentives for consumers: rebates of up to $8,000 for a heat-pump…
Governors Moore, Pritzker, and Sununu Share Policy Perspectives on ABC’s ‘This Week’
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland, Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, and Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire appeared on ABC’s…
Illinois Domestic Violence Deaths Rise by 110% in 2023: New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action
Advocacy groups are raising concerns about a significant increase in domestic violence cases. According to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic…
Illinois Ranks as the Second Highest-Paying State for Carpenters in the U.S.
The construction and real estate industries are going through big changes in 2024. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a…
Speculation Grows as Gov. J.B. Pritzker Named Potential VP Candidate for Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning for the Democratic ticket in the 2024 U.S. presidential election after President Joe Biden…
Sonya Massey Shooting: VP Kamala Harris Speaks to Grieving Family, Offers Full Support
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with the family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman shot and killed by police in…
Chicago Police Arrest Four Teens in Connection with Midnight Robbery in Little Italy
In a surprising turn of events, four teenage boys were arrested this week in Chicago’s Little Italy area after they…