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Illinois Real ID deadline coming May 7: What you need to know

The deadline for Illinois residents to obtain a Real ID is fast approaching on Wednesday, May 7. Here is everything you need to know. A Real ID is a driver’s license or ID card that doubles as a federally accepted form of identification. The ID will have a …

Illinois car crash that killed four at after-school program wasn’t targeted, say investigators

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Illinois Valley PADS seeks temporary move to old YMCA during new shelter construction

Illinois Valley PADS requested a temporary conditional use permit to relocate the organization’s homeless shelter operations to the former Ottawa YMCA building on Jackson St. while construction begins on a new facility. Executive Director Carol Alcorn told …

OP-ED: Time to reinforce Illinois as welcoming state to Muslims, other immigrant communities

By IRSHAD KHAN Chicago Irshad Khan A PhD student was taken off the streets by plain-clothed ICE officers, with no reason given. She had recently written an op-ed exercising her free speech rights. A man was mistakenly deported, with no plans for his return …

Illinois: A powerhouse for innovation and America’s digital future

By HARVEY HENSON Southern Illinois University  Harvey Henson Illinois has long been a hub for innovation. Our strategic location in the heart of the Midwest amidst a robust network of top-tier universities, and a rich legacy of collaboration among private, …

Car slams into front of Subway shop in Evanston, Illinois

Joann's is closing. Some Illinois stores still don't have closure dates

More than 100 Joann Fabrics stores across the country shut their doors in April following the company's second bankruptcy filing. This includes more than 15 locations in Illinois, though some stores are still open and hosting liquidation sales. Here…

Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: “Poverty – A Discussion with Matthew Desmond,” May 13

Tuesday, May 13, 7 p.m. Presented by the Rock Island and Silvis Public Libraries The recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship who, in 2016, was also named one of Politico's “50 people across the country who are most influencing the national …

Illinois community mourns after deadly crash

Car rams Illinois building, killing 4 students

A car on Monday afternoon smashed through a building, killing four young people and injuring several others during an after-school program in a small city outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers responded at about 3:20pm to calls about a …

Neighbors wonder about police investigation at house in Des Plaines, Illinois

Drama in Illinois: Kamikaze driver crashes car into school and kills four children

Actualizado 29/04/2025 - 09:08 CDT A tragedy in Illinois left four minors dead and at least 13 people injured when a vehicle crashed into an after-school activity center in Chatham, a town near Springfield The incident occurred Monday afternoon, at …

4 girls killed in Illinois after-school program crash are identified

The four girls who were killed Monday in a crash at a school camp program in Illinois have been identified by the county coroner's office. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon released the names of all victims in a press release Tuesday, identifying them …

Latest news: Illinois church reaches out amid tragedy; T.D. Jakes & leadership transition; helping students escape ...

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The Governor's Post wins top award at Illinois Historical Society's 2025 awards

QUINCY, Ill — The Governor’s Post, the quarterly publication of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC), won the top award for Non-Book Materials – Ongoing Periodicals at the Illinois State Historical Society’s 2025 Best of Illinois …

Car crashes into Illinois after-school building, killing 4 including children

Illinois quick hits: Chicago Public Schools under federal investigation

Chicago Public Schools under federal investigation The U.S. Department of Education said it opened a Title VI investigation into Chicago Public Schools for running a program that it says discriminates on the basis of race. The investigation is based on a …

Illinois judge slams arrest of Wisconsin judge as ‘reminiscent of Hitler’

(The Center Square) – An Illinois appellate court judge says the arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was “reminiscent of King George, Hitler and Mussolini.” An Illinois constitutional attorney disagrees. Judge James Knecht criticized the Trump …

Families release statements after daughters among 4 killed in Illinois daycare crash

Among the children killed when a vehicle crashed through an Illinois daycare Monday were 8-year-old Ainsley Grace Johnson, also known as "Squirt," and 7-year-old Alma Buhnerkempe. The young girls from Chatham, Illinois, were among three young …

SABR Coalition Urges Congressional Leaders to Save US Biodiesel Industry by Reinstating Blenders Tax Credit

With no implementing regulations for Section 45Z and the BTC expired for four months, the U.S. biodiesel industry is shut down and teetering on extinction. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable Advanced …

After FDA’s Announcement to Phase Out Animal Testing, NIH Promises Similar Plan to Pursue Human-Relevant Research

With interlocking plans, the government’s major research agencies are leaving animal testing behind and pursuing 21st-century strategies WASHINGTON, D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Center for a Humane …

Negocios Magazine and Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute Announce Collaboration

The collaboration between MSI² and Negocios Magazine reinforces their commitment to disseminating quality strategic information MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Negocios Magazine, the leading Spanish-language …

Negocios Magazine y Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute anuncian colaboración

La colaboración entre MSI² y Negocios Magazine refuerza el compromiso con la difusión de información estratégica de calidad MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Negocios Magazine, la revista de negocios líder en español …

Ross Ulbricht, Pardoned by Trump, to Speak at FreedomFest 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mark Skousen, “America’s Economist” and founder of FreedomFest, is thrilled to announce that Ross Ulbricht, the most controversial libertarian in the world, will be joining this …

Mesa Man Indicted for Torching Tesla Property

Today, a federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a five-count indictment against Ian William Moses, 35, of Mesa, Arizona for Maliciously Damaging Property and Vehicles in Interstate Commerce by Means of Fire. The charging documents filed in the case allege …

Ke Ala Hou, A New Path Forward May 2025 Governor’s Message

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in Main As we reflect on April, I am reminded of the many ways we are working together to build a stronger, more resilient Hawai‘i. From creating affordable housing to supporting our workforce, we are making meaningful strides toward …

Five Years Since the Hawai‘i National Guard’s COVID-19 Response

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in Main A member of the Hawai‘i National Guard assists with COVID-19 testing. Photo courtesy: Hawai‘i Department of Defense. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a challenging time to Hawai‘i five years ago and the Hawai‘i National Guard …

Increasing Housing Opportunities for Local Families

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in Main Governor Green poses with local elected officials and project leaders at the Kuilei Place groundbreaking ceremony. Kuilei Place is a new condominium development in Mō‘ili‘ili, created through a partnership between BlackSand …

Hālawa Correctional Facility Hosts First Keiki Day for Incarcerated Fathers

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in Main   A father and his child participate in the Easter egg hunt. Photo courtesy: DCR. The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DCR) continues its efforts to transform Hawaiʻi’s unified correctional system into a …

Planting Seeds for a Brighter Future: EOEL’s Commitment to Early Learning

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in Main A teacher reads a book to the children. Photo courtesy: EOEL. The Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing the youngest members of Hawai‘i’s communities, laying a strong …

Mahalo to our State Employees!

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in Main Celebrating those who serve the public, Governor Josh Green, M.D., proclaimed May 2025 as Haʻaheo, Pride in Public Service Month in Hawai‘i. This month-long celebration aims to honor and show appreciation for the …

State Launches Operation Hire Hawai‘i to Fill Vacant Positions

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in Main DHRD Employee Staffing Division. Photo courtesy: DHRD. The Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) coordinated a two-day Operation Hire Hawai‘i (OH-HI) Recruitment Event in April for state and county agencies to …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Government Technology Names Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2025

Annual awards program honors visionary public-sector technology leaders SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Government Technology magazine today announced its 2025 Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers. Now in its 24th year, …

Leaders of 764 Arrested and Charged for Operating Global Child Exploitation Enterprise

Note: View the criminal complaint. Leonidas Varagiannis, also known as War, 21, a citizen of the United States residing in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Prasan Nepal, also known as Trippy, 20, of High Point, North Carolina, are charged for their crimes …

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in New Hampshire Religious Land Use Case Brought by Small Church

The Justice Department filed a statement of interest yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire explaining that the claims brought by a Christian church and its pastor under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons …

U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 990 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes ...

Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational …

Justice Department Declines Prosecution of Company That Self-Disclosed Export Control Offenses Committed by Employee

Note: View the declination letter here. The Justice Department today announced that it has declined the prosecution of Universities Space Research Association (USRA) after it self-disclosed to the Department’s National Security Division (NSD) criminal …

School Official Pleads Guilty to 2.9M Scheme to Defraud Veterans’ Education Programs

A Virginia career services manager for a school offering job training programs to veterans pleaded guilty today for his role in a scheme to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of nearly $3 million. According to court documents, Jeffrey Williams …