Illinois leaders say gun violence prevention programs pay big dividends

CHICAGO, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois leaders said their gun violence prevention programs are paying big dividends. The prevention push started in 2021 when lawmakers passed $250 million in funding for programs to stop gun violence. On Thursday, state leaders, …

Illinois Delays The Implementation Of Its New Hemp Rules As Pushback Mounts

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) The Illinois Department of Agriculture and a legislative committee in the state agreed to delay the finalization of new rules governing the production of hemp by 45 days. Industrial hemp became federally legal with the …

Illinois Hits Record High in Payroll Jobs, Employment Growth

A new record was set last month (March) for total nonfarm payroll jobs in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Nonfarm Payrolls Surge to Historic Levels Illinois hit a record of 6,172,300 nonfarm payroll jobs in …

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois: Substance Abuse Disorder

Substance use disorder is something that touches so many families, and getting real help shouldn’t be a struggle. That’s why Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is stepping up to support people on their journey to recovery — especially through …

Letter: Taxes in Illinois

Henry Tideman Dear editor, “Illinois families will pay the highest combined state and local tax burden in the nation this year … With nearly 3-in-5 Illinoisans believing the value of public services they receive are not worth the property taxes they pay – …

Illinois Wheat Farmers Approve Program to Boost Market Growth

After a vote of 207 in favor and 69 against, Illinois wheat producers have officially approved a measure to bring in a wheat check-off program. Historic Vote Paves Way for Wheat Check-Off in Illinois According to an Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA …

Transgender athletes in Illinois can still compete despite federal executive order

Illinois and Iowa DOT gathering feedback on the future of the Centennial Bridge

IDOT estimates that $7 million have been spent keeping the bridge up to standard in just the last decade. ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Illinois and Iowa DOTs are planning for the future of the Centennial Bridge, and they want your feedback. For more than 80 …

Several correctional officers hospitalized at NW Illinois prison

Several correctional officers at a northwest Illinois prison were hospitalized Wednesday after a possible exposure to an unknown substance, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at Federal Correctional Institution, Thomson on Wednesday, with several …

What’s next for US 67 Corridor, Centennial Bridge? Illinois, Iowa Departments of Transportation enter study phase

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - For 85 years, the Centennial Bridge has kept the Quad Cities connected, but as the bridge ages, experts say maintenance costs keep rising and frequent repairs are no longer sustainable. The Illinois and Iowa Departments of …