On July 15, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner brought happiness back to the Prairie State, signing a new law that allows happy hour alcoholic drink specials to return. Back in 1989, Illinois law banned happy hour drink specials over concerns about drunk driving. Now, restaurants and bars can start offering drink specials for a specific number […]
Each wedding is unique, but one that took place in Jacksonville, IL, on July 17 stands out. When Illinois residents Joel Burger and Ashley King got engaged earlier this year and decided to take their engagement photos at a local Burger King, the photos went viral. And when the couple reached out to the fast-food
On Thursday, July 9, the U.S. Department of Transportation released new data revealing that a stunning 73% of roads throughout Illinois are now in poor or mediocre condition. According to WREX, this is significantly worse than the national average; across the country, approximately 65% of roads are in poor or mediocre condition. Additionally, 16% of
Chicago-based business 1871 recently announced that it’s launching a new project called the Chicago Bitcoin Center, which will aim to research the use of bitcoins in Chicago and developing secure networks for transferring bitcoins and other forms of digital currency. According to reports from the Chicago Tribune and Inside Bitcoins, the Chicago Business Center is
After a triumphant season helping bring the Chicago Blackhawks to Stanley Cup victory, defenseman Duncan Keith has taken some time for himself. The Canadian player wound up relaxing after the championship win, having played more than 700 minutes during the postseason and taking home the Conn Smythe trophy. “For a while I think all I
Residents of the city of Houston are feeling especially cocky this summer. Space City’s main newspaper, the Houston Chronicle boldly declared in June, “The question isn’t whether we’ll be the nation’s third-largest city. It’s when.” According to statistics recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Chicago’s population growth slowed considerably in 2014, while the city
The city of Chicago hasn’t been bringing in the revenue it needs to bandage up its current financial mess, but many residents and businesses in the Chicago area have begun voicing their discontent with the newest tax policy and stating that city officials have hit a new low. Starting on September 1 of this year,
Within the next few weeks, Illinois will run out of funds to pay the state’s court reporters; however, Gov. Bruce Rauner plans to work alongside lawmakers to find a “responsible solution to the problem,” his spokeswoman said. According to a July 3 Alton Telegraph report, the state program responsible for paying court reporters’ salaries currently
Scamming is an unfortunate reality that strikes many people when they think their luck is finally turning around. Scammers often target the elderly, young people living on their own for the first time, and people desperate for a good deal. It was no different in the case of a Woodridge, IL man. David L. Briggs,
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has detailed the fallout he attributes to Chicago Public Schools making good on a $634 million pension payment: 1,050 workers will lose their jobs, 350 vacant positions will be eliminated, and several education programs will be discontinued as a result of $200 million in budget cuts. The plan also includes $175 million