Authorities warn of fire risks as college students return to campus
CHICAGO – Colleges have begun welcoming students back to campuses across the country, and with that comes a risk of a very preventable school tragedy, fires. According to data from The Center for Campus Fire Safety, from
IDOT seeking temporary help for snow-and-ice removal
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking qualified individuals to apply for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state. Through the department’s annual “snowbird” program, IDOT is hiring Snow Removal Operators and
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Canadian Politician has bike stolen an hour after promising to reduce bike theft
Rick Shone is running for mayor of Winnipeg, Canada. He recently announced a “cycling-infrastructure plan” that included plans to reduce bike theft. An hour after his speech he stopped in a store and left his bike outside.
Emergency fund of $400 isn’t enough anymore, should be $1400
Top 10 things that cause couples to bicker at home
1. Leaving lights on. 2. Leaving the toilet seat up. 3. Not putting clean dishes away. 4. Starting housework, but not finishing it. 5. Whose turn it is to vacuum or mop. 6. Not squeegeeing or wiping
Charges filed against suspects in statewide video gaming burglary ring
CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a number of individuals have been charged after an investigation into a burglary ring that targeted video gaming. Dozens of establishments across the state were burglarized and the
California jury awards $1M to teen bullied in middle school
A California jury has awarded $1 million in damages to a teen who was bullied in middle school after her Los Angeles school district failed to protect her. On Wednesday, a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury ruled
2022 U.S. Open: Serena Williams advances after defeating No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit in second round
Serena Williams eliminated No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open’s second round Wednesday night, ensuring that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will play at least one more singles match at what
Secretary of State Jesse White Tests returns to work after COVID-19 infection
CHICAGO – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has returned to work after testing negative for the COVID-19 virus. The 88-year-old returned to his office at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. Last week, Secretary White