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13+ hour, 52+ min ago (176+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a third round of funding through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, offering approximately $65.6 million for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. This initiative supports Gov. JB Pritzker's goal of having 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030. Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi stated, "This funding will help sustain and improve charging infrastructure that benefits drivers in communities throughout Illinois, providing a welcome boost for local economies." Applications for the funding must be submitted by Feb. 13, with awards expected to be announced in early 2026. Selected locations will feature at least four fast-charging ports, capable of fully charging an EV in under 30 minutes. The program has expanded eligibility to include projects along all U.S. routes and scenic byways, as well as those supporting medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles....

14+ hour, 46+ min ago (156+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill.Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities. The law, which takes effect immediately, is in response to the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration in the Chicago area, launched in September. The law also provides for legal steps for those whose constitutional rights were violated during enforcement action, including a $10,000 in damages for someone unlawfully arrested while attempting to attend a court proceeding. "Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending your classes should not be a life-altering task," Pritzker said at a bill-signing in a largely Latino neighborhood in Chicago. "Illinois in the face of cruelty and intimidation has chosen solidarity and support." The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's "Operation Midway Blitz…...

15+ hour, 15+ min ago (25+ words) Illinois residents can sue federal immigration agents if they believe their civil rights have been violated after Governor JB Pritzker enacted a new law on ......

17+ hour, 12+ min ago (243+ words) AT&T is planning to get rid of traditional landlines in Illinois in the near future. The company plans to move exclusively to a digital home phone service by 2027, abandoning the traditional copper-based service in the state, WMAQ reported. The changes should not be a surprise, as the company announced the plan to retire copper-based service during its investor day in 2024. The Hill reported at the time that it would end most of the traditional service by 2029. No new customers could get landlines as of Oct. 15, but existing customers can keep their copper-based service until it is phased out in two years. The company said that no one will be without voice or 911 service. In Illinois alone, about 3 million people still had landlines as of last year, but not all are AT&T accounts. While that seems like a large…...

22+ hour, 31+ min ago (394+ words) Aurora Sustainable Lands and Anew Climate combine proven land stewardship and innovative, technology-driven carbon quantification to deliver verifiable climate benefits HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Anew Climate, the world's largest ... Oops, something went wrong Anew Climate and Aurora Sustainable Lands Issue Carbon Credits Under ACR's IFM 2.1 Methodology, Setting a New Standard for Forest Carbon Integrity Aurora Sustainable Lands and Anew Climate combine proven land stewardship and innovative, technology-driven carbon quantification to deliver verifiable climate benefits HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Anew Climate, the world's largest generator of certified, verified carbon removals today, and Aurora Sustainable Lands, one of the largest private U.S. forestland landowners, announced the issuance of carbon credits from three Aurora-owned properties-Big Poplar, Little Bear and Cumberland Gap-under the ACR's Improved Forest Management (IFM) 2.1 methodology, representing a major step forward in forest carbon accounting and transparency. Together, Aurora and…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (141+ words) Two Big Ten rivals will clash when Ohio State hosts Illinois on Tuesday night. The Buckeyes have gotten off to a hot start under second-year head coach Jake Diebler, winning seven of their first eight games with the only loss coming against Pittsburgh on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Ohio State defeated Northwestern, 86-82, in its Big Ten opener on Saturday. Head coach Brad Underwood has led Illinois to a 7-2 record through the first month of the 2025-26 season. The Fighting Illini are coming off a 75-62 win over Tennessee in which four different starters scored at least 10 points. The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Ohio State vs. Illinois. Ohio State vs. Illinois will not air on a national TV channel. The game will be available to stream on'Peacock....

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (209+ words) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he and his administration will do everything in their power to avoid a city government shutdown as they continue to push a corporate head tax opposed by city council members. The mayor said Monday he was open to alternative forms of "progressive revenue." The city council was scheduled to meet Wednesday, Dec. 10, even after Monday's finance and budget committee meetings were cancelled. The council is required by law to pass a budget before Jan. 1. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has named a member of former President Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board to the State Board of Health. Joyce Foundation President and CEO Julie Morita previously helped lead the Chicago Department of Health for nearly two decades. Pritzker also appointed Margarita Teran-Garcia from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Illinois Extension to the state health board. The Illinois Municipal League,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (204+ words) AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- West suburban police are looking for the suspect who shot a man as he pumped gas early Monday morning. Aurora police officers responded to the Mobil gas station at 300 South Broadway around 3:45 a.m. Responding officers found a 49-year-old man who had been shot in the upper body multiple times. The victim was pumping gas when a male suspect approached him, fired shots and fled eastbound, police said. Police said the victim's injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, and he was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported. Officials released images of the suspected shooter, who wore a gray winter coat, brown pants, and brown shoes. Aurora police K-9 units searched the area but did not find the suspect. Aurora Police Department's Investigations Division is investigating and asked anyone with information to contact them…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (673+ words) Illinois is well aware of the rumors that Tennessee football tried to add quarterback Luke Altmyer last offseason, and it will undoubtedly be a storyline in their Music City Bowl matchup. Illinois coach Bret Bielema acknowledged it when asked during a Dec. 7 press conference announcing the bowl bid. He's not sure if his team will be motivated by UT allegedly trying to get Altmyer into the transfer portal in the spring before it instead got quarterback Joey Aguilar. "I can't speak for Luke. Honestly, I've never spoken about that conversation (of Altmyer's transfer options) in any way, shape or form with Luke," Bielema said. "One of the things that I've really appreciated about Luke's demeanor, his personality, is that he's just the same guy every day. And we get one more game with him." No. 23 Tennessee (8-4) plays Illinois (8-4) in the…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (259+ words) New remedies. In addition to reasonable attorneys" fees and costs, individuals may recover consequential damages for establishing a violation of the WTA or for successfully defending against an employer"s claim for breach of a confidentiality obligation under the WTA. Effective date and scope. The amendments apply to agreements entered into, modified, or extended on or after January 1, 2026. Employers may want to align all templates and practices in advance of that date. Preparing for expanded remedies exposure. Employers may want to recalibrate risk assessments and approval protocols, given the WTA"s new consequential damages remedy and fee-shifting for violations and certain defenses. When recalibrating, consider ensuring matter management and template controls reflect this heightened exposure. Choice-of-law/venue/statute-of-limitations review. Employers may want to remove or restructure as mutual any provisions that shorten limitations periods, select non-Illinois law for Illinois claims,…...