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Published on Jul 18, 2025

College still pays off, but wage gaps persist in Illinois, study finds

College yields higher earnings post graduation for all Illinois students, but disparities persist among graduates from low-income families, even if they have the same college degree, as peers from more affluent families. This is a key finding of a new …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Jul 19, 2025

“If you see Illinois passing something, I would say do the exact opposite.”

Source: Governing - Neutral
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Collaboration, support can help Illinois food banks overcome SNAP cuts

In recent weeks, the Sun-Times has reported on the devastating cuts to the federal safety net that were signed into law July 4th. These cuts, including a $200 billion reduction in funding for the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, will have a …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Illinois quick hits: Pritzker signs letter to power grid operator

Pritzker signs letter to power grid operator Gov. J.B. Pritzker has joined a group of nine governors around the country calling on a power grid operator to implement governance reforms. Pritzker said PJM Interconnection is undermining Illinois’ efforts to …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Here's how much federal funding Missouri and Illinois public media stations will lose

Missouri and Illinois public media stations stand to lose about $20.5 million annually as the result of the federal rescission package. The House of Representatives voted 216-213 early Friday morning to pass the package. No Democrat voted for the package, …

Source: St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 18, 2025

What is the minimum wage in Illinois? State guide for workers in 2025

As of January 1, 2025, the state of Illinois has implemented a new adjustment to the minimum wage, as part of its ongoing commitment to improving working conditions and pay equity. Here's a clear and up-to-date summary of how much workers in Illinois …

Source: MARCA - Neutral
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Illinois football is less than 45 days away, and 2026 recruiting is at a premium

Under Bret Bielema, Illinois football is rising fast—winning games, upgrading facilities, and landing top recruits. Season tickets are sold out for 2025. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The average Illinois football fan is witnessing a new era for the program. The days …

Source: WQAD 8 - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Illinois 9 to shut down for two weeks near hoopeston for culvert repairs

HOOPESTON, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 9 from east of Hoopeston to near the Indiana State line in Vermilion County will close starting July 28. The closure is necessary for culvert repairs among …

Source: WIXY 100.3 - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Owner of guns used to kill Illinois teen sentenced to prison

Raysean Colvin, 20, was sentenced to 35 years in prison with no possibility of parole after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder. ALTON, Ill. — A 20-year-old man will spend the next 35 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of providing …

Source: KSDK - Missouri - Pending
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Witnesses who escaped deadly scene in rural Illinois home recount what happened

Two witnesses recounted the moments before and after a deadly shooting unfolded inside a home in a far Chicago suburb, an unexpected situation police discovered while responding to the scene of a burning home. Prosecutors revealed in court Friday that 45- …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral