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“The evidence shows that he was running a mini gun factory out of his house,” Tom Leggans, an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, told the jury on Tuesday afternoon during closing arguments of the two-day trial in Benton. #benton #3dprint #convicted

According to organizers, the event is designed to help pastors and church leaders examine how biblical principles apply to a wide range of issues, including education, government, economics, national security, parenting, race relations and religious liberty. #pastors #oakbrook #trainingcamp

The new bill, according to a release, isn’t just aimed at giving the team a major tax break. Instead, it claims the measure would provide property tax relief for residents and businesses statewide. #centersquare #republicans #chicagobears

During the checkpoint, officers will verify that motorists are complying with Illinois driver's license and vehicle registration requirements. Police will also check for compliance with seat belt laws, child safety restraint requirements and signs of impaired driving. #checkpoint #cookcountysherrif #crestwood

She told fellow lawmakers on the Senate floor that the act will effectively tighten up who can sell hemp-derived intoxicating products, effectively pushing them under the same umbrella as cannabis because they contain THC, a psychoactive ingredient in both types of products. #hemp #centersquare

The inaugural class includes dual-credit students from George Washington High School, allowing participants to earn both high school and college credit while gaining industry-recognized forklift certification. #forklift #chicago #olive-harvey

Employers are prohibited from requiring workers to use accrued paid leave in place of NICU leave, although employees may voluntarily choose to use paid time off during their absence. #nicu #jobs #law

Illinois State Parks to Celebrate National Trails Day with Hikes Across the State (Springfield, IL) - Outdoor enthusiasts are being encouraged to hit the...

IARF Praises FY 2027 Illinois Budget for Investing in Disability Services and Workforce Support (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF)...

House Bill 5511 would establish the Children’s Online Safety Act, creating an age assurance system intended to help online platforms determine whether users are minors while minimizing the amount of personal information shared during the verification process. #williepreston #online #housebill