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Eye On Illinois: Enrollment is down, and so is the birth rate

Numbers tell a story, but rarely without help. “Declining enrollment” is a common phrase in discussions about the challenges of higher education. It also bleeds into public school dialogue, intended to disparage quality. Obviously, college and grad school …

Beware of the Tick Bite in Illinois that Really Can Be Fatal

I don't want to cross the sharing boundary, but I've been bitten by a lot of ticks during my life in Illinois. I did not realize that there is one tick bite that can cost you your life and, no, I'm not talking about Lyme Disease either. There…

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript April 30, 2025 Illinois Tool Works Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $2.38, expectations were $2.34. Operator: Good morning. My name is Lacey, and I will be your …

Swift Current Energy Announces Energization of Landmark 800 MW Solar Facility in Illinois with American-Made Equipment

Substantial Scale: Double Black Diamond Solar is the largest operating solar facility in Illinois and east of the Mississippi River Strong Local Customers: City of Chicago and seven other customers are now sourcing power through Constellation from Double …

Man found dead after hit-and-run crash in Northbrook, Illinois

CBS News Chicago Live A man was found dead after a hit-and-run crash in suburban Northbrook, Illinois, police said.  The Northbrook Police Department said officers responded to a call in the 2900 block of Shermer Road where the man was found dead early …

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois warn of data breach

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is warning some patients that an unauthorized person may have gained access to the insurer's portal system and possibly some personal information. This happened between November of last year and …

Illinois Bicycle Fleeing Incident

A criminal in Illinois trying to escape from the police didn't put on his thinking cap when he chose his getaway transportation. Illinois Fugitive Tries Eluding Police On Bicycle It's a good thing there isn't a school or class in Illinois to …

Today In Culture, Thursday, May 1, 2025: Illinois’ New Poet Laureate | Could “Sinners” Bring Back The Blues? | Dance For ...

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Mariane Ibrahim Names Director Of Mexico City Gallery Mariane Ibrahim has announced Mariana Munguía as the gallery’s director in …

Chicago weather: Heavy downpours pound northeast Illinois as waves of rain continue

Many in the Chicago area woke up to a wet and rainy morning periods of showers and thunderstorms moved in, and they're expected to continue throughout the day Thursday. As of 5:25 a.m., Live Doppler 5 radar for Illinois showed heavy rain pounding down …

Wet weather sticks around Central Illinois

More rainy weather is in the forecast. While not widespread, a few severe thunderstorms held together Wednesday night bringing numerous tornado warnings with one report of a tornado. Once the severe threat ended last night, heavy rain moved through Central …

Illinois Republicans need diversity of views, a bigger tent

Looking ahead to the rest of President Donald Trump's final term in office is a challenge when there are still three years left. However, interviews with active and former Illinois Republicans give a glimpse into the party's attitude toward the …

Illinois Times to host Report for America corps member

Report for America is a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. It's a two-year program (with an option for a third year and/or transitioning into a permanent position) …

Illinois man pleads guilty to attempted Florida murder-for-hire plot

A 66-year-old man from Mechanicsburg, Illinois, admitted Wednesday to attempting to arrange the murder of a business associate in Florida. Ben Patrick Mullavey pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one felony count of using interstate …

Ameren Illinois Launches Public Schools Carbon-Free Assessment Program

By Seth Gabriel on April 30, 2025 at 4:08pm Ameren Illinois is launching a new program to help public schools reduce their carbon footprint. The new program is called the Public Schools Carbon Free Assessment Program. Michael Pittman is the manager of DER …

2 measles cases found in Cook County, Illinois

U. Illinois backtracks after investigating student for complaining about project partner on social media

University’s actions were ‘undoubtedly chilling and threatened the student’s free speech rights,’ legal group says The University of Illinois at Chicago has dropped its investigation into a student’s online complaints about a group partner after a campus …

Federal cuts mean the end of Central Illinois AmeriCorps programs

PEORIA (25News Now) - Unless the federal government reverses course, the cuts to AmeriCorps will end a Peoria program maintaining green spaces and a McLean County legal help program. Last week, President Donald Trump and his Department of Government …

Illinois Men’s Basketball continues to reload, both in the transfer portal and internationally

(25News Now) - Coming off a disappointing Round of 32 exit vs Kentucky in March Madness, Brad Underwood and Illinois are not rebuilding, but reloading their roster with plenty of talented players. The Orange and Blue first snagged in the transfer portal …

Spring Surge in Moving Scams Sparks Warning for Illinois Resident

As Illinois residents prepare for the busy spring moving season, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding consumers to use caution when selecting a moving company. READ MORE: Illinois EPA Hosting Household Waste Event In a press release, the ICC …

NAREB Hosts a Record 106 Community Wealth-Building Events Across the Country

At the events, hundreds of families and individuals were equipped with the knowledge necessary to make informed wealth-building decisions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, the National Association of …

SABR Coalition Commends Reintroduction of Biodiesel Blenders Tax Credit in US House of Representatives

The biodiesel group and its members urge Congress to include the two-year BTC extension in the budget-reconciliation process. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) …

NBCI Honors Dr. James H. Powell and Past and Present Black Clinicians Who Have Promoted Diversity in Clinical Trials

Passing the Baton to the National Clinical Trials Strategies Plan (NCTSP) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 …

Surge in Law School Applications Signals Increasing Interest in Legal Professions

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law schools across the nation are experiencing a surge in student interest for the upcoming academic year. According to the LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), as of April 23, 2025, the …

Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $2M Medicare Fraud

A federal jury convicted a Louisiana nurse practitioner yesterday for her role in an over $2 million health care fraud scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Shanone Chatman-Ashley, 45, of Opelousas, was a nurse practitioner …

Oversight Committee Urges USDA to Abolish Biden-Era Rule to Protect the Rights of Horse Breeders, Trainers, and Owners

WASHINGTON— House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative John Rose (R-Tenn.) are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to abolish an arbitrary Biden-era rule that has caused confusion for …

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 …