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Published on Jun 24, 2025

Central Illinois woman got letters from Chicago saying her car was impounded, but it wasn't her car

A central Illinois woman got two confusing pieces of mail from the city of Chicago, indicating she was on the hook for hundreds of dollars. It turned out to be a clerical error that's been happening to drivers for years.

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 24, 2025

3 years after Dobbs, new threats to funding remain a concern for Illinois abortion clinics

As Tuesday marks the three-year anniversary of the decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case that overturned a nearly 50-year-old ruling in Roe v. Wade, abortion clinics in Illinois remain concerned over funding. The landmark …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Jun 24, 2025

Where to Watch Fireworks in Illinois This 4th of July Weekend

Source: 1520 The Ticket - Minnesota - Pending
Published on Jun 24, 2025

Chicago sent Central Illinois woman letters about impounding her car; it wasn't hers

A central Illinois woman got two confusing pieces of mail from the city of Chicago, indicating she was on the hook for hundreds of dollars. It turned out to be a clerical error that's been happening to drivers for years. Aly Marsh, of Washington, …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 24, 2025

These northern Illinois counties will be affected by spongy moth treatment

The Illinois Department of Agriculture will be spraying several northern Illinois counties to control for a non-native insect this week. Affected counties include Ogle, Stephenson and Jo Daviess. The spongy moth is native to Europe and Asia. It mainly …

Source: Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 24, 2025

Iowa basketball extends offer to Illinois' Gatorade POY in 2027 class

Ben McCollum has had a busy first few months in Iowa City. The first-year Iowa head men's basketball coach has brought in transfers for the 2025-26 roster, assembled a coaching staff and done some recruiting for the 2026 class as well. And now McCollum …

Source: Hawk Central - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Jun 24, 2025

On Dobbs anniversary, Illinois is more crucial than ever for abortion access

Three years on from the overturning of Roe v. Wade, 13 states have total bans on abortion, leading to a major increase in out-of-state demand for the medical care in Illinois. Last year, Illinois had around 35,000 out-of-state abortions. However, it is …

Source: WBEZ - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 24, 2025

How U.S. approach to Iran-Israel conflict could impact Illinois

A shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel took hold Tuesday, after President Trump lambasted both countries for breaking the hours-old ceasefire Monday night. The ceasefire comes after the U.S. attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, and Iran …

Source: WBEZ - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 24, 2025

First human case of West Nile Virus of 2025 in southern Illinois

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed Illinois’ first human case of West Nile virus of 2025 in an individual from southern Illinois who was hospitalized due to complications of the infection. About one in 150 people who contract the …

Source: WSIU - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 24, 2025

Medical examiner's office identifies Illinois man who died in wrong-way crash

MADISON, Wis. -- The Rock County Medical Examiner's Office identified an Illinois man who died in a wrong-way crash Sunday night. Alec Z. Hoffman 26, from Winnebago, IL died following a crash on West Highway 81 in the Town of Avon. According to the …

Source: WISC Channel 3000 - Wisconsin - Neutral