WATCH: Critics say feds should regulate crypto, not states, as Illinois bill advances

(The Center Square) – Illinois government officials will be tasked with regulating the digital currency industry with a measure ready to be sent to the governor’s desk. Before adjourning spring session, the legislature approved Senate Bill 1797. State Rep. …

Illinois lawmakers delay implementation of swipe fee ban amid intense court battle between retailers, banks

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — An Illinois law banning swipe fees was set to take effect July 1. Yet, lawmakers decided to pass a bill in the final hours of session to delay implementation of the controversial law. Your favorite coffee shops or boutiques only …

Over 15,000 Pounds of Jerky Recalled Across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin

I love jerky so this is a big pain for consumers like me! Tri-State jerky lovers are urged to check their pantries for any products involved in a major recall. Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co., Inc., based in Springville, Utah, has issued a recall …

Public invited to participate in Illinois free fishing days

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will allow free fishing days on June 13-16. During those four days, the public can fish without a fishing license, salmon stamp or island trout stamp in the state of Illinois. The goal …

Silesia to invest $40M in second Illinois flavor facility, creating 41 jobs

Supreme Court will consider reviving GOP challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider reviving a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted if they are received up to two weeks after Election Day. The justices will hear arguments in the fall …

Illinois announces historic $500 million site readiness investment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The State of Illinois has announced a historic $500 million investment in site readiness, marking the largest such investment in state history. This initiative aims to transform unused state properties into economic hubs, …

Illinois honors law enforcement civilian personnel with appreciation week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) is celebrating the vital contributions of civilian professionals in law enforcement by designating the first full week of June as Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel …

Illinois State Police deploys new command vehicle to enhance emergency response

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois State Police (ISP) has announced the deployment of a new state-of-the-art command vehicle aimed at improving emergency response coordination and public safety across the state. The vehicle, a 2025 Freightliner, was …

Illinois Valley Community College Celebrates Study Abroad Students, Including First Student Study Abroad in South Korea

Illinois Valley Community College is expanding global horizons for its students, with a milestone this summer as Hope Baratta becomes the first from the school to study abroad in South Korea. Baratta, of Mendota, will dive into Korean language, culture, …