(Photo By Flickr User Rosmarie Voegtli) Women in Illinois will soon have more resources available to help detect breast cancer. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation last month expanding health insurance coverage for mammograms and other breast cancer screenings. Beginning January 1, 2020, both private insurance and Medicaid must cover several preventative measures to help women…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Galaga Gal) “Live from New York, Eddie Murphy is hosting Saturday Night; Otayyyy!” In case you didn’t hear, Eddie Murphy will be returning to a place that helped launch his career, “Saturday Night Live!” The comedian will be the host of the sketch comedy show on Saturday, December 21st, marking…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Daniel Hoherd) Many of you have enjoyed an extended weekend due to Labor Day, but Illinois State Police want drivers to be safe when traveling home. They advise drivers to check the weather for their entire route and car maintenance including tires before hitting the road. According to WGEM-TV, Police say…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Richard Gillin) “Attention constituents, attention constituents, The Illinois Supreme Court is going on the road!” The high court will hear oral arguments at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Acccording to Saga Communications, Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier says conducting hearings outside of its Springfield,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Eric) Prince’s estate will take over management of the late rock star’s studio complex near Minneapolis, MN. According to The Associated Press, Graceland Holdings, which runs Elvis Presley’s tourist attraction in Memphis, TN, had been operating Prince’s Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN as a museum since October 2016. Prince’s oldest sibling,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Johnny Silvercloud) “It’s finger lickin’ fake chicken…. good?!” Kentucky Fried Chicken plans to test plant-based chicken nuggets and boneless wings later this week at one of its restaurants in Atlanta, GA. Depending on customer feedback, the chain could expand the test to other markets. KFC is partnering with Beyond Meat to…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) Newsline: Springfield, IL & The Illinois State Fair The Illinois State Fair saw its largest attendance since 2014 this year. According to WAND-TV, early numbers for this year’s fair show records for both revenue and ticket sales broken for the grandstand lineup. Estimated attendance totals of nearly 509,000…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Paul Oka) The penalty for using your phone while driving in Illinois will soon be dramatically higher. Currently, if you injure someone while using your phone and driving, it’s a $75 ticket. Under this new law taking effect on July 1st 2020, those found guilty of a similar offense will face…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User sboneham) Newsline: Belleville, IL & Illinois American Water Company Illinois American Water Co. is announcing its 2019 Firefighter Grant Program. According to WICS-TV, the grants can be up to $1,000 and will be given to fire and emergency organizations within the company’s service area. They can be used for costs…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Michigan Municipal League) It’s that time of the year again, family!!! We’re celebrating the Northwestern Illinois side as the Abingdon Community Festival will, in a way, wrap up the summer in the little, big town of Abingdon, IL! The Abingdon Community Festival will be held starting Thursday, August 22nd and ending on…… MORE
