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MOLINE POLICE LIEUTENANT AND COMBAT VETERAN RETIRES FROM THE ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD WITH TOP ENLISTED RANK, OVER ...

Command Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Genisio of Orion started his career in the Illinois Army National Guard as an “impressively bad” light-wheeled vehicle mechanic, but 30 years later he retired as a top-ranked noncommissioned officer (NCO), Commandant of the 129th …

Illinois House minority leader: Pritzker’s rhetoric is dangerous, power-hungry

SPRINGFIELD (KWQC) - Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie said the governor’s recent words could escalate already precarious situations. Gov. JB Pritzker delivered blistering criticism of unnamed people in his party and called for Democrats to …

Central Illinois students in performing arts celebrate International Jazz Day

PEORIA (25News Now) - Students celebrated International Jazz Day in downtown Peoria on Wednesday. Thousands of students from more than 130 schools across central Illinois performed their music in front of thousands of people inside the Peoria Riverfront …

Tornado watch issued for parts of Indiana, Illinois

Interactive radar | Storm Track 8 weather app | Watches & warnings | Hourly forecast | Wind gusts INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A tornado watch has been issued until 11 p.m. EDT Wednesday for parts of Indiana southwest and south of Indianapolis. The watch …

Poshard Foundation grants for Illinois agencies

East Leyden High School surprises Illinois Teacher of the Year

Illinois health system leader to receive AHA Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award 

The AHA May 5 will award Jim Leonard, M.D., president and CEO of Carle Health in Urbana, Ill., the 2025 Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. During his 25 years as president and CEO of Carle …

Illinois Welcomes New Way to Experience Movies

Going to the movies has been an exercise in innovation since the beginning of the medium. Silent films gave way to “talkies”, then color was added. Watching in 3D, Drive-In Theaters, then sound improvements like Dolby surround, followed by THX. Then we …

Urgent Missouri & Illinois Salad Recall Due to Serious Reactions

I was always told that eating salad is good for you and I don't doubt that's still true. However, there is now an urgent recall of those green leaf products due to a potentially serious reaction due to a just-discovered ingredient. The Food and …

Illinois farmer disappointed in state’s conservation cuts

News Illinois farmer disappointed in state’s conservation cuts A north central Illinois farmer says he’s disappointed in the state’s planned cuts to conservation funding.  Brian Corkill, who farms in Henry & Stark Counties, says the “Fall Covers for …

Political leaders discuss transit dollars, governance at Illinois Capitol

(The Center Square) – Elected officials around the state are keeping a close eye on public transit negotiations at the Illinois Capitol. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson both lobbied for more funding while …

The Department of Education closed its Chicago civil rights office. How will it affect Illinois students?

Earlier this spring, the U.S. Department of Education closed its regional Office for Civil Rights in Chicago. It investigated potential civil rights violations in schools across Illinois, as well other states in the Midwest. Nina Monfredo is an attorney …

Iowa Baseball falls to Illinois State

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team fell to Illinois State, 6-5, on Tuesday evening at Duane Banks Field.  The Hawkeyes (31-13, 20-4) collected 10 hits and batted .303 overall. The Redbirds totaled seven hits with a .219 batting average. …

U of I partners with Illinois Department of Agriculture to Donate Meat Feeding Illinois food banks

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – In a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity, the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture have formalized a partnership to …

Illinois dual language education expansion heads to Senate floor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Senate Education Committee approved a plan Tuesday to expand access to dual language education programs. This legislation calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to adopt comprehensive guidance for school …

Champaign County set to reap economic benefits as Illinois Field hosts IHSA Class 1A and 2A Baseball

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois Field in Champaign will host the 2025 IHSA Class 1A and 2A baseball state finals on June 6 and 7, a move expected to significantly boost the local economy. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced the …

Leyden High bilingual chemistry teacher named 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year

Víctor Gómez, a bilingual chemistry teacher in Leyden High School District 212, has been named the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Courtesy of Illinois State Board of Education Víctor Gómez, a bilingual chemistry teacher in Leyden High School District …

Illinois quick hits: Bill would ban styrofoam containers; Senate passes early release bill

Bill would ban styrofoam containers Beginning in 2030, polystyrene foam disposable food containers would be banned in Illinois under a Senate Bill that passed the chamber Wednesday. Senate Bill 1531 would level a $1,000 penalty for the second and …

Trump administration proposes substantial budget cuts to NOAA, NASA

The Trump administration continues its cuts to research funding, with a proposal to cut the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s budgets by billions of dollars in the 2026 fiscal year.  …

Rising Tide Capital Co-Founder and CNN Hero Alfa Demmellash releases candid conversations with U.S. community builders.

Demmellash hosts insightful conversations highlighting experts the nation desperately needs amidst trade wars, tariffs and growing economic insecurity. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Tide Capital (RTC)  …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

While the World Debates Education Reform, $4bn Credit Union Funds Radical AI, Cash and Career App for Local Youth

$10,000 United Federal Credit Union grant for earn-and-learn app 'Life Hub' shows early signs of sound financial behaviour change in B&GC youth. AR, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the 4.5% of U.S. households …

EnSpot Political Helps Slash Campaign Spending with Data-Driven Digital Outreach

WEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political landscape continues to grow more competitive and expensive, EnSpot Political is revolutionizing how political candidates connect with voters—delivering precision- …

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

IPA Announces 2025 Compliance Boot Camp

Payments Organizations that Join Before July 18 to Receive Free Registration WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Innovative Payments Association (IPA) is pleased to announce its 2025 Compliance Boot Camp, a one- …

ILL Resource Sharing Lifeline for Libraries Facing Budget Cuts: SHAREit

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As federal IMLS and LSTA funding comes under threat, libraries across the country are facing hard choices. Soutron Global, a leader in SaaS-based information, library, archive, …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

Texans Want Healthier Health Care Markets in Texas

Texas 2036 proposes a three-point agenda for encouraging competition and lower prices for care. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A wave of mergers and acquisitions among hospitals, insurers and private investors has …

Army Veteran Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman Shares Personal Experience in New Memoir Secrets of the Uniform

GROVELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman, Army veteran, and former police officer, released her new autobiography, Secrets of the Uniform: Breaking the Armor of Abuse and Harassment. The book is …

California Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor

A California man was sentenced in the Eastern District of Virginia today to 10 years in prison and 30 years supervised release for enticing a 12-year-old child from Prince William County to engage in unlawful sexual activity. He was also ordered to pay $10 …

The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against Illinois for Encroaching on Federal Immigration Authority

WASHINGTON - The United States has filed a complaint against the state of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), Jane Flanagan, Director of IDOL, and Kwame Raoul, the Attorney General for the state of Illinois, alleging that the implementation …

DOGE Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports

Panel to hear from Stephanie Turner, Payton McNabb, and USA Fencing Board Chair WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) today announced a hearing on “Unfair Play: Keeping Men Out of …

Community Involvement Highlights May 14 Meeting with Members of the Congressional Family Business Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-Owned Business Leaders Share Importance of Family Businesses Supporting Local Communities, Charities with House Members; Frank Luntz Gives Insights on Changing Political …

Congressional Bill Would Lower Diaper Costs for American Families

New federal legislation would ban sales tax on diapers across the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The bipartisan Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2025 (H.R. 3128), reintroduced by U.S. Reps. Bonnie …

2025-58 HAWAIʻI LEADS MULTISTATE LETTER URGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE TITLE X FUNDING

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA   HAWAIʻI LEADS MULTISTATE LETTER URGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO …

2025-59 HAWAIʻI CONDEMNS ADMINISTRATION’S ILLEGAL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH STATE LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL, SUES FOSSIL ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA   HAWAIʻI CONDEMNS ADMINISTRATION’S ILLEGAL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE …

Qorvis Hosts Helping a Hero Veterans at Exclusive Butterworth’s Reception

Veterans Honored at White House Correspondents’ Weekend Event WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping a Hero, a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to providing specially adapted homes for severely wounded, was proud to be a …