Here’s why you better get used to a smoky stubborn summer in much of America
Neither the 235 out-of-control Canadian wildfires nor the stuck weather pattern that’s responsible for this mess of meteorological maladies are stubbornly showing no signs of relenting for the next week or longer.
In Chicago visit, Biden heaps praise on Pritzker, touts economic recovery ahead of 2024
President hypes ‘Bidenomics,’ reclaiming term coined by critics
Pritzker signs bills altering Illinois’ health insurance market
Legislation authorizes state-based marketplace, rate review
217 Today: NIU ‘Heart of Hearing’ team helps Ukrainian refugees with hearing loss
June 28, 2023 Today’s headlines: The federal government is awarding Illinois more than $1 billion to start expanding broadband access to homes and businesses that don’t have it. The Chicago Bears’ CEO said he is exploring options outside Arlington Heights for a new stadium complex. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill creating a state-based marketplace for health […]
Decatur school board decides to move all Dennis Lab students together after structural issues
The Decatur Public Schools board voted Tuesday to install three mobile buildings at Garfield Learning Academy, instead of the one they initially approved. That will allow all 500 Dennis Lab students to move there together, as requested by parents. Earlier this month, engineers found the Dennis Lab buildings were not structurally sound.
Canadian wildfires are causing unhealthy air quality again in Central Illinois
A National Weather Service meteorologist says fires in northern Quebec and low pressure over the eastern Great Lakes are sending smoke to Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers will discuss differences in Rantoul on Thursday
RANTOUL – Braver Angels Illinois, the non-profit organization that works to bridge the divide in the political climate, is holding an event to bring Democratic and Republican voters together for a civil discussion. On Wednesday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m., Braver Angels will hold a Bipartisan Constituent Conversation at Rantoul Township High School. For the […]