President of Wirepoints.org Ted Dabrowski joins Ramblin Ray and Jane Clauss on the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the reasons behind Illinois' recent wave of major factory closures, why Illinois does not prioritize its businesses, and he also suggested some ways to make Chicago more competitive.
DECATUR, Ill. — Decatur was not within the narrow 13-state path of totality for the solar eclipse today (April 8, 2024) but — as shown above, in an image taken just before totality — the community did not miss by much, experiencing a 97.6% partial eclipse. The effect of the eclipse is visible as a []Read More
Potent storms may be targeting central Illinois on Tuesday with periods of
(The Center Square) – Illinois gun owners rallied at the state capitol to show their displeasure with the state’s gun laws, and express hopes for success in the courts. In January 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms. The measure faces federal lawsuits. Thursday in Springfield, the Illinois State Rifle Association hosted Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day where Second Amendment Foundation’s Alan Gottlieb was the keynote speaker. ...
Embed Investigative Reporter at Illinois Answers Project/Better Government Association Meredith Newman joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the reasons behind the surge of extreme rain events experienced in this decade, what makes flooding the most threatening natural disaster in the state, and potential solutions to prevent the next big flooding disaster.
The University of Illinois has closed an internal investigation into a sexual assault allegation against basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr.
(The Center Square) – A winner has been announced in a contest to determine the "coolest thing" made in Illinois.
One organization is demanding the state provide more resources for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
ATHENSVILLE, Ill. — A tornado was on the ground and moving near
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(The Center Square) – Some Illinois lawmakers want to supersede the federal government when it comes to banning food additives. A measure moving through Springfield would ban several additives, including brominated vegetable oil and red dye number 3. California recently passed a similar ban, but if enacted, Illinois would have one of the strictest food additive bans in the country under Illinois Senate Bill 2637. “It is time we protect the health of Illinoisans,...
The National Weather Service stated that the storm will hit Illinois on Tuesday afternoon, possibly producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.