illinois news

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is urging parents, guardians, and educators to engage young people in honest conversations about alcohol. #alcohol #awareness

“The rest of the world is starting to capitalize on what we have long known to be true: Illinois is the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” Pritzker said, pointing to the state’s central location, infrastructure, and workforce as key advantages. #jobs #investments

Officials emphasized that drivers who need to send a message, check directions or make a call should pull over and park in a safe location before using their devices. #dupagecounty #phones #driving

The April 1 hearing will be held in open court, meaning proceedings and arguments will be accessible to the public. #cannabis #court #hearing

Du Quoin State Fair Manager Luke Davison said the pairing of Marlowe and Cooke is expected to draw a strong crowd. #fair #country #duquoin

As part of the expansion, Mars Snacking will open a new North America regional office in the Fulton Market district with capacity for more than 1,000 employees. #jobs #marssnacking #headquarters

That new funding would be distributed under a formula that sets an adequacy target for each institution and gives priority for new funding to those institutions furthest away from their target. #funding #bill #university

House Bill 4743 would allow the more than 100,000 contract employees of ride-share services – such as Uber and Lyft – in the state to organize, requiring a minimum of 10% of active drivers to begin the process. #bill #union #ride-share

The bill would require employers when conditions are hot to provide water colder than 61 degrees, paid rest breaks with access to shade, either schedule modifications or task rotation to limit exposure, and access to personal protective equipment. #bill #safety #temperature

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a national trade group representing major online operators, attributed the decline to rising tax burdens and increased competition from neighboring states. #betting #sports