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Illinois Bill Aims to Boost Mental Health Support for College Students

Illinois lawmakers are moving to tackle the mental health crisis among college students. State Senator Karina Villa’s measure, House Bill 3385, passed the Senate on Friday. The bill would require public colleges and universities to provide access to up to three licensed mental health ...
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Illinois Launches $5 Million Grant Program to Combat Flooding and Sewage Issues

Illinois local governments have a new opportunity to tackle flooding and sewage problems. The state’s Environmental Protection Agency has launched a $5 million grant program under its Overflow and Sewer Grant initiative. The funding supports projects designed to reduce sewer overflows and boost stormwater ...
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June Adventures Await in Illinois: Festivals, Nature Hikes, and Historical Reenactments

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is spotlighting a busy June across the state. Visitors can look forward to car festivals, guided nature hikes, fishing fairs for all ages, and unique historical reenactments. Outdoors enthusiasts should note that permit lotteries for deer and dove ...
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Illinois Passes New Law to Enhance Warehouse Tornado Safety

Illinois lawmakers have approved the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act, a direct response to the deadly 2021 tornado that devastated an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville. Spearheaded by State Senator Christopher Belt, the new measure requires all warehouse operators to file comprehensive tornado safety plans within ...
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Illinois Advances Toward Legalizing Physician-Assisted End-of-Life Options

Illinois lawmakers have moved a step closer to legalizing physician-assisted end-of-life options. The House approved the measure late Thursday, with 63 votes in favor and 42 opposed. Eleven members did not cast a vote, and two voted present. Representative Travis Weaver of Edwards County ...
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Illinois Advances Bill to Ensure Fair Access to Life Insurance for Persons with A Felony Conviction

A new measure aiming to ensure fair access to life insurance has advanced in Illinois. State Senator Adriane Johnson is behind House Bill 2425, which prohibits insurance companies from denying final expense life insurance coverage solely because an applicant has a felony conviction in ...
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Illinois Legislation Supports Part-Time Workers with Paid Leave for Organ Donation

Illinois workers looking to donate an organ may soon find it easier to do so without risking their jobs. State Senator Christopher Belt has championed legislation that would give eligible part-time workers up to 10 days of paid leave in a year for organ ...
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Around the Farm Art Exhibit Opens June 6th at The Coliseum Museum

The Coliseum Museum in Oregon, IL is pleased to announce the opening of the Around the Farm Art Exhibit featuring 34 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display from June 6 – July 12. The art exhibit of 68 individual art pieces ...
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Wildfire Smoke May Drift into Northern Illinois

Smoke and hazy skies are expected to linger in Illinois into the weekend from Canadian wildfires. The province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency over a series of wildfires. Northern Illinois will be most impacted by the smoke. Officials said conditions won’t ...
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McCombie Fire Legislation Earns Support in Both Chambers

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) recently passed a measure to expand the eligibility of Fire Chief license plates to include Mutual Aid Box Alarm Systems (MABAS) chiefs and allow trained and authorized MABAS chiefs to use red or white lights, sirens, and warning ...
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30th Relay for Life of The Sauk Valley

Betty and Cheryl joined us to talk about The Relay For Life event,  approaching in just two weeks, scheduled for Saturday, June 14th at the Westwood Sports Complex I, Building 3, in Sterling. Festivities begin at 5 p.m., but survivors are invited to start ...
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Illinois Residents Face Significant Electricity Rate Hikes in June

The Illinois Commerce Commission is alerting residents about upcoming hikes in electricity prices. Starting in June, ComEd customers are projected to pay roughly eleven dollars more each month on their electric bills. Customers of Ameren may see an even steeper increase, with monthly bills ...
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