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Published on Jun 25, 2025

Illinois motorists could see higher gas prices ahead of holiday travel season

Illinois lawmakers have passed a new motor fuel tax, which will take effect on July 1st. Gas prices across the state will rise by 3%. Author: wqad.com Published: 6:32 AM CDT June 25, 2025 Updated: 6:32 AM CDT June 25, 2025

Source: WQAD 8 - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Illinois Pride awards

Source: Wand - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Find out what happened when a group of women from Illinois dropped in on Howey Women's Institute meeting

The monthly meeting of Howey Women's Institute, welcomed a group from IllinoisWomen in Leadership (IWIL) a group of 10 professional female leaders, working in and around the capital Springfield, who were exploring mid Wales. The visitors experienced a …

Source: Shropshire Star - Neutral
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Illinois All-Stars post comeback win in the 4th annual Muddy River Showcase boys basketball game

All-star boys from Illinois and Missouri matched up after the girls in the fourth annual Muddy River Showcase at John Wood Community College in Quincy. The Illinois squad was coached by West Hancock’s Jeff Dahl and Jamie Cousins. The Illinois team featured …

Source: Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Mild May wraps up otherwise warm spring in Illinois

Despite milder May temperatures, the spring season was still a top-10 warmest on record in many places in the Midwest, including in St. Louis, Peoria, and Paducah, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the Prairie Research Institute. The …

Source: Hancock County Journal-Pilot - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Abortions rise in Illinois, fall in Iowa 3 years after Dobbs ruling

About 25% of Planned Parenthood of Illinois abortion patients are residents of other states. MOLINE, Ill. — Three years ago Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the U.S. overturned Roe v. Wade, a precedent protecting the right to seek an abortion. That decision …

Source: WQAD 8 - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Illinois tax hike on tobacco and vape products set to take effect July 1

Starting next week, it will cost people in Illinois a little more to feed their nicotine habit — whether they feed that habit through cigarettes or other means. Taxes on vapes, nicotine pouches, and other tobacco products will increase in Illinois July 1. …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Illinois Boosts Library Technology with Over $1 Million in Grants

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is dedicating over $1 million in new grant funding to help 88 public libraries in underserved areas improve their technology. Secretary and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias says the goal is to ensure all libraries— …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Illinois State Investment Portfolio Yields Over $5 Billion Under Treasurer Frerichs

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reports the state’s investment portfolio has generated over $5 billion in earnings since he took office. Additionally, Frerichs says local governments have seen more than $3 billion in returns through the Illinois …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Another Illinois Weekend Ahead with 100+ Heat Index

After barely surviving several days with heat indexes well above 100 degrees last weekend, there's more extreme heat this upcoming weekend for the Rockford region and Chicagoland. Temps Surge Back Into the 90s After a very brief couple of days with …

Source: 103.1 KFIL - Minnesota - Pending