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Illinois Secretary of State

Illinois

Illinois SoS offices closed Independence Day

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists that all offices and facilities will not be open on Monday, July 4. The closure is in observance of Independence Day. Facilities operation a Tuesday through Saturday schedule will not be open on Saturday, July 2. Additionally, facilities operating on a weekday schedule is closed on Monday, July 4. Operations for all facilities will resume on Tuesday, July 5. Secretary White reminds all Illinois motorists that expiration dates for […]

todayJuly 1, 2022 34

Illinois JB Pritzker

Capitol News Illinois

Temporary tax relief measures to begin Friday in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state’s new fiscal year begins. That includes some income tax rebates, property tax rebates, a suspension of the state’s 1 percent tax on groceries, and a six-month pause on the scheduled inflationary increase in the state’s motor fuel tax. Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative Democrats held a news conference publicizing those tax breaks as consumers grappled with 8.6 percent inflation, the highest rate in […]

todayJuly 1, 2022 20

Farmersville Zion

Illinois

Farmersville church to host ice cream socials

FARMERSVILLE -- As the temperatures rise, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church will be hosting free ice cream socials during the month of July. The socials will be held each Wednesday with the congregation serving homemade ice cream. Toppings and drinks will also be available. The socials will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on those days. "The congregation enjoys the work of love," states the Rev. Micheal Strong, Zion Lutheran pastor. "We are part of the community and enjoy giving […]

todayJune 29, 2022 54

Illinois

Fireworks: leave them to the professionals

SPRINGFIELD -- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages everyone to leave fireworks to the professionals. Every year across the state, accidental fires, burn injuries, loss of limbs and deaths occur due to the use of fireworks. "Home fireworks use around the Independence Day holiday is a dangerous tradition that leads to injuries that are preventable by simply leaving fireworks to the professionals," said Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez. "It's important to check with your local […]

todayJune 29, 2022 22

Tuscola Review

Business & Lifestyle

Tuscola Review sells to Better Newspapers Inc.

TUSCOLA -- It is an end of a nearly six-year era for the current incarnation of a Tuscola-based news institution as of Friday. The Tuscola Review has recently been sold to Better Newspapers Inc. (BNI) of Mascoutah. David and Jennie Porter were the Review's owners. The Porters were also the owners of the Arcola Record-Herald and Lebanon Advertiser. Those papers were also part of the sale. Porter will continue to work with the new owner for a period of one […]

todayJune 29, 2022 155

Nokomis Central Illinois holiday

East Central Illinois Region

A look at the entertainment stage at Nokomis Homecoming

NOKOMIS -- The South Stage at Nokomis Memorial Park will be jam-packed with music and entertainment during the 166th annual Nokomis Homecoming celebration, July 8-10. Be sure to bring some chairs and prepare to stick around on all three nights. Cutest Baby Contest and Nokomis Homecoming royalty pageants The celebration kicks off with the Cutest Baby Content at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, followed by the Homecoming royalty pageant for Miss Nokomis, Junior Miss Nokomis, Little Miss Nokomis, and […]

todayJune 24, 2022 71

Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Homecoming is nearly here

NOKOMIS -- The annual Nokomis Homecoming celebration is returning to Nokomis Memorial Park for another post-holiday weekend of good times, good friends, and good food for a good cause. For the kids, those good times include riding rides and playing games at the carnival. Carnival rides Premier Works Inc. of Marine will be providing ride and games entertainment this year. The carnival will open the weekend at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 8, closing at 11 p.m. The operating hours […]

todayJune 24, 2022 73

Illinois Beach Hotel

Chicagoland Region

Illinois Beach Hotel ready for reservations

ZION -- Reservations are now being accepted at the Illinois Beach Hotel at Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County. The property, which features 92 hotel rooms and a restaurant, will be open to the public this summer. The hotel was facing closure due to an almost year-long hiatus. Guestroom reservations will be available for arrival just in time for the holiday weekend. Under new management, the property is receiving an interior renovation, including all new lobby and guestroom furnishings. […]

todayJune 24, 2022 15

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Capitol News Illinois

Six Republicans vie to unseat Pritzker

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Republican voters in Illinois will choose from six candidates to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in the upcoming June 28 primary. Field of Republican candidates seeking the nomination The field includes a conservative farmer and state lawmaker who is the recent polling frontrunner, the mayor of Illinois’ second largest city, a former state senator, and three political newcomers. Darren Bailey Darren Bailey, 56, is a conservative state senator from Xenia, a small town in […]

todayJune 24, 2022 59

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