(Photo By Flickr User Tjflex2) Newsline: Chicago, IL Cook County officials want pet owners to know that coyotes this time a year are both wily and hungry. According to The Associated Press & WICS-TV, the county says more than 1,500 coyotes reside around the county. It says the springtime mating and whelping can give coyotes…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Steve Baker) Target stores across the country are offering parents a chance to upgrade their growing child’s car seat, save some money and do something environmentally friendly all at the same time. According to WQAD-TV & Tribune Media, stores will be hosting a Car Seat Trade-In from April 22nd to May…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Maryland GovPics) At the 50th NAACP Image Awards, the NAACP announced its historic “Jamestown to Jamestown” event partnership with Ghana, marking the 400th year enslaved Africans first touched the shores of what would become the United States of America. According to goodblacknews.org and Rejoice! Musical Soul Food, an official event…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Archigeek) Newsline: Teacher’s Salary The $40,000 minimum teacher salary bill passed the Illinois House of Representatives on a 79-31 vote. This decision was made earlier this week. House Bill 2018, sponsored by Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Collinsville, modifies the current school code which sets the minimum salary for teachers in Illinois at $10,000…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Adrian Berg) The Illinois Senate passed a bill on last week that would prohibit state banking regulators from penalizing or dissuading banks and credit unions from serving cannabis-related businesses. Senate Bill 2023 passed unanimously with a 50-0 vote. It updates banking rules to allow banks to do business with the cannabis…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User eFile989) Just a family reminder to everyone, Ii you haven’t filed your taxes yet, don’t overlook these money-saving strategies. Time is winding down to file 2018 tax returns or request an extension. But even if you’ve procrastinated, there’s still time to take advantage of beneficial deductions and credits. Chris Hershey, a certified financial…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Alexander Muse) If your energy bill is running higher than you’d like and you can’t figure out the reason why, it may be time to reevaluate your fridge situation; yes, your fridge. That big ice box keeping all your fruits and veggies fresh and your favorite beverages chilled is actually one…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Tyler Ingram) The University of Illinois will start selling beer in general seating areas at Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center this fall. According to The Associated Press, School athletics officials said earlier this week that beginning with the 2019 football season beer will be available at several stands around Memorial…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User muffinn) Papers of the late Rev. Billy Graham and historic records of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are being transferred to the library bearing his name. The association announced in a news release on last week, that the papers and records will be coming from the Billy Graham Center on the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User eFile989) Experts say don’t delay filing your 2018 taxes. April 15th is right around the corner and if you haven’t filed your taxes yet, local tax experts say you shouldn’t wait until the deadline. Mark Pegler with Liberty Tax Service said by waiting you increase the risks of not catching mistakes…… MORE
