U of I researchers: wildfire air pollution impacts the labor market
Canadian wildfire smoke is not only impacting your health but the economy, says a new study.
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217 Today: Abortion bans build off each other. Indiana’s will impact people across the region
July 12, 2023 Today’s headlines: University of Illinois researchers say air pollution from Canadian wildfires has a causal relationship with the labor market. The fired head coach of Northwestern’s football program – Pat Fitzgerald – maintains he did not know about hazing among his players. Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation to help eight counties…
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Over half of Vermilion County lost power during severe storms in late June. Can solar panels prevent the next outage?
Most homes with solar panels are connected to the utility grid, and they lose power alongside their neighbors for worker safety reasons.
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Illinois hotels report record revenues for fiscal year 2023
Highs come after dramatic drop-off in revenue during pandemic.
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217 Today: Abortion bans are fueling a rise in high-risk patients heading to Chicago hospitals
July 11, 2023 Today’s headlines: When a severe thunderstorm knocked out power for 60% of Vermilion County two weeks ago, a solar-powered brewery stayed safe. Illinois has set a new record for hotel revenues this fiscal year ending June 30, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker wants Chicago Police Department to hold the officers accountable who…
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Danville’s newest coworking space supports small businesses in city’s economic growth
Alderman and Trep School founder Tricia Teague says small business owners can create as many jobs as large companies, and the jobs are more likely to go to locals.
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Tornado and drought damaged areas in Illinois will receive disaster funds
Farmers can apply for emergency loans after tornadoes and drought last spring.
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State’s Attorney: Rantoul officer’s deadly force against 18-year-old deemed justified
It started as a traffic stop during the afternoon of June 7 and ended with the death of an 18-year-old who ran from police.
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James Lewis, suspect in Tylenol poisonings that killed 7 people in the Chicago area in 1982, dead
Police say the death is not considered suspicious.
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U of I student information is caught in global cyberattack
The University of Illinois system learned in June that personal information of some of its past and present students was exposed in a May 31 global cyberattack. Emails went out July 3 to students, faculty and staff. It is unknown how many students’ information was compromised at the National; Student Clearinghouse, where higher education data…
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Student debt deprives US of public service workers, researchers say
URBANA — Americans owe more than a trillion dollars in student debt. But those hoping for relief from President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan are out of luck after the plan was struck down by the Supreme Court. According to the Institute of Education Sciences, the average cost of college has nearly doubled in the…
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217 Today: Congress made SNAP work rules stricter. Food advocates worry about following Kansas’ lead
July 10, 2023 Today’s headlines: Though the Biden Administration has vowed to continue pushing for student loan forgiveness after the Supreme Court struck down its plan, some borrowers say they’re not holding their breath. As Danville opens its first casino and draws new companies to town, Alderman Tricia Teague is making sure small businesses are included…
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Illinois grocery tax returns after one-year freeze
CHAMPAIGN – July 1 marked the end of the year-long suspension of the Illinois Grocery Tax. The freeze was intended to provide relief to consumers in the face of inflation. “The governor and the General Assembly decided the thing was we would freeze the 1% state sales tax on groceries for a year,” said State…
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IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects
Largest multiyear plan in state history to affect all 102 counties
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217 Today: Despite horror stories and deaths, will Illinois keep its prison health care company?
Friday, July 7, 2023 Today’s headlines: Rockford is back on track to bring passenger rail to the city. The Illinois State Museum’s curator is traveling to Kenya next week for a ceremony to mark the return of 37 sacred artifacts. The Illinois tax on groceries returning at the beginning of this month is receiving some…
