Trump, Illinois and a lawsuit
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From executive orders, bills passed to ongoing public arguments and more: here's how President Trump's second term has impacted Illinois so far.
EDWARDS CO., Ill. (WFIE) - Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating an explosion in Edwards County. That’s according to a sheriff’s office employee, who says it was called in around 2:30 p.m. We’re told it happened somewhere between Grayville and Albion. At this time, deputies say Route 130 is completely shut down due to the explosion.
The Oak Forest Fire Department said they were called for an overturned crane with someone trapped inside at the Oak Forest Hospital grounds around 8:36 a.m.
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Illinois lawmakers now earn the fourth highest pay rate in the country at $128,000 annually, or more than double the national average.
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Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSNIllinois has six remaining covered bridges. Here's why they are so loved
Today in Illinois, only six covered bridges remain. Mostly nestled in out-of-the-way rural locales, many have become indelible landmarks of their nearby communities and neighborhoods.
Storm gave a positive indication for narcotics when sniffing the exterior of the vehicle, prompting a search by DEA agents that uncovered approximately 60 kg of suspected cocaine, as well as cash. The cocaine is estimated to be worth $1 million, Chicago Ridge police said.
Illinois was No. 12 in the U.S. for its June unemployment rate. It’s not been ranked that low since before the pandemic. Still, the state trails the national average thanks to anemic private-sector growth.