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Illinois Mosquitoes: Grab This Household Item To Keep Them Away

Here we are in the middle of the summer of 2025, a time when hot days and warm nights sends most of us outside to enjoy the weather, especially in the early evening hours when mosquitoes are swarming. Instead of sprays, creams, or yard-foggers, consider …

Bloomington is Illinois’ first city to receive a reward for combating human trafficking

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The conversation over human trafficking in Bloomington and how massage parlors are connected continues, as the City received an award for being better trained to spot the signs of human trafficking. Peoria’s Center for Prevention …

Eastern Illinois Foodbank will make its way to Peoria, Tazewell, and Mason Counties

PEORIA (25News Now) - The Eastern Illinois Foodbank, based in Urbana, will make its way to Peoria, Tazewell, and Mason counties. The CEO of the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, Kelly Daly, said the EIF already has a mobile distribution program that’s coming to …

Ex-Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi earns more prison time for defrauding Illinois taxpayers

PEORIA (25News Now) - A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced former Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi to just over three more years in prison for fraudulently double-billing Illinois taxpayers and private insurers for COVID-19 tests during the pandemic. Judge …

Illinois All-Stars take 11th All-Star baseball game in convincing fashion

High School boys from Illinois and Missouri took to Veterans Field in Hannibal for the Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Baseball Game Saturday, July 12. Hancock County was well represented, with five of the 18 Illinois All-Stars. Illini West’s Shawn Watkins …

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Illinois Sets 2025 Prevailing Wage Rates for Construction Jobs

The official 2025 prevailing wage rates for construction workers across all Illinois counties have been released by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). Contruction Trades Prevailing Wages Released According to an IDOL press release, the updated rates …

Illinois Treasurer Returns Record $303.8M in Missing Money

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a record-setting $303.8 million in unclaimed property returned to nearly 312,000 individuals, businesses, and nonprofits in the 2025 Fiscal Year. A Landmark Year for I-CASH The milestone reflects the …

600 pigs dead in pork production facility fire near Nebo, Illinois

PIKE COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) - A spokesperson released a statement on Tuesday regarding the livestock that died in a fire at a pork production facility in Nebo, Illinois, last week. The fire broke out at 2:45 a.m. on July 10 at a sow farm for The Maschhoffs’ …

American Cancer Society seeks more Illinois Road to Recovery drivers

Springfield, Illinois — Saving a cancer patient’s life could be as easy as offering them a ride. In 2025, more than 78,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer in the state of Illinois. A program known as the Road to Recovery allows volunteer drivers to …

Pickleball tournament to debut at Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois State Fair is set to introduce a pickleball tournament at the fairgrounds, welcoming players of all ages and skill levels. The tournament will take place in the Orr Building, providing participants with an indoor, …

Illinois woman sentenced to 95 years for child pornography and sexual assault

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WICS) — A Bloomington woman was sentenced to 95 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Tuesday following a 2024 investigation into child pornography and sexual assault. The investigation began on Aug. 29, 2024, when the …

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $303 Million to People, Businesses, Nonprofits in Fiscal Year ...

$200,000 to Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter in Lake County Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a record $303.8 million in missing money to nearly 312,000 residents, businesses and organizations through the I-CASH program during Fiscal …

Illinois Residents Issued Drinking Water Warning

Thousands of Americans have been warned that their drinking water has elevated levels of a contaminant, lead, posing a potential risk to public health. Illinois American Water Company issued an alert to those it serves in Peoria District, a total of more …

Sportsbooks adjust Illinois operations as per-wager tax takes effect

Facing an estimated $125 million annual burden from Illinois’ new per-wager tax, digital sportsbooks are adjusting pricing structures and user policies to offset the rising cost of doing business in one of the most active U.S. betting markets. BetMGM will …

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Scoot away; Illinois prohibits e-scooters

The State of Illinois decided e-scooters were prohibited by drivers under the age of 18. E-bikes are also prohibited by drivers under the age of 16.  Citing safety reasons, the state trudged up a nice list of prohibitions on e-scooters, even requiring …

1 year ago Tuesday: 32 tornadoes touch down in Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana

CBS News Live CBS News Chicago Live Tuesday marks one year since a historic and devastating tornado outbreak in Chicago. On Monday, July 15, 2024, 32 tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area alone — including several within the city limits — …

Is It Illegal to Leave Your Pet Chained Outside in Illinois? Here’s What the Law Says

As pet owners, we want to keep our furry friends safe and happy, but sometimes we may not be aware of the rules that protect animals in our state. In Illinois, like in many other states, there are laws to protect pets from being treated cruelly or unfairly …

90210 Universal Foundation Strengthens Global Mission: Appointing Mr. Robert Rad as Honorable Universal Legacy Advisor

Global Celebration Begins To mark this pivotal moment in the Foundation’s journey, an exclusive private dinner will be held in Beverly Hills this December. BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- *Beverly Hills, …

One Take, the Your Gray Matters successful podcast, accomplishes milestone

One Take: Because Life has No Rehearsal completes 40 episodes. A labor of love, One Take features amazing people over 55 who have totally reinvented their lives CORAL GABLES, FL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With 40 …

Religious freedom advocates urge Armenia to end attacks on church

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has joined with other religious freedom advocates in calling on the Armenian government to end its persecution of the Armenian church. In a …

Dubai-Based Startup Partfinder UAE Announces Expansion into Saudi Arabia, India, and the UK Following Regional Success

Partfinder UAE is transforming car part buying with tech-powered convenience, verified sellers — and now expanding into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UK, and India. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dubai, UAE – …

Rellevate Partners with Catholic Relief Services to Enhance Aid Disbursement Globally

Rellevate and Catholic Relief Services partner to enhance secure, efficient global aid disbursement, leveraging innovative fintech for vulnerable populations. STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rellevate, a fintech …

Press Release: American Management University Offers 66 Free Online Short Courses

UPLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management University (AMU) is pleased to announce the launch of 66 free online short courses available to everyone. These courses aim to empower individuals, support community …

Vistatec CMO Simon Hodgkins to Share AI Strategy at Unleash AI for Business Summit

DUBLIN, DUBLIN, IRELAND, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Unleash AI for Business Summit will bring together founders, marketers, and operators from high-growth companies to share practical, proven AI strategies. …

Circle CVI Releases Advanced Automation with New EVAR, TEVAR, Carotid & Peripheral Modules for Interventional Planning

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, the global leader in advanced cardiac imaging, today announced the expansion of its Interventional Planning Suite, introducing cutting-edge AI automation …

Restaurant Asia 2025 - Insightful Dialogues, Strategic Alliances and Innovative Solutions

F&B Industry Gathers at the Premier Foodservice & Ho.Re.Ca. Showcase in Singapore 16 to 18 July 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore SINGAPORE, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Co-organised by the Restaurant Association of Singapore ( …

Eminent Journalist Bankole Thompson Launches 'Voices of the Unheard' Tour of Communities Facing Manacles of Injustice

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A regional initiative, "Listening to the Voices of the Unheard," a tour of organizations that are committed to helping economically challenged communities and those in need …

Refining the Controversy of MAiD, Chronic Suffering, and Chronic Pain; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada

The society and stakeholders of the MAiD system must clarify MAiD's impact on chronic suffering and chronic pain; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canada is one of the few …

Behavioral Health Link and Recovery Innovations Announce Historic Partnership to Transform Crisis Systems Nationwide

Five Lanes Crisis Partners Approach to Provide Unprecedented Consulting Power Across All Five Core Elements of Crisis Response ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As states, counties and cities across the nation urgently …

K10 Vision Accelerates Global Growth - Tripling H1 Revenues on an Expanding International Footprint

K10 Vision's Expanding Market Share Creates a New Force in the World of Audit Management Software LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K10 Vision, a leading provider of AI-enabled Audit Management technology, today …

AMU Strengthens Global Recognition with Latest Accreditation Achievements

UPLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management University (AMU) continues to enhance its international credibility and educational standards through significant new accreditation milestones. Demonstrating a …

Celebrate Achievement: AMU's 2025 Graduation Ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City

UPLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management University (AMU) is proud to announce its highly anticipated 2025 graduation ceremony, taking place at the iconic Grand Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on …

Assessing Vegetation Changes in Agriculture and Forestry During the Conflict in Lebanon – October 2023 to October 2024

July 2025 - In response to the ongoing conflict that began in October 2023, in collaboration with FAO, we’ve conducted a joint analysis to evaluate changes in agricultural land in southern Lebanon. The assessment compares land cover and vegetation health …

Her Highness Princess Abeer Al Saud Visits UNITAR to Advance Shared Priorities for Sustainable Development

The meeting between Her Highness Princess Abeer S. bin Farhan Al Saud, UNITAR Executive Director Ms. Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, and Division for Prosperity Director Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto was a powerful convergence of female leadership. Together, these …

UNITAR Welcomes over 500 Youth from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon to the 2025 Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Training ...

During the online launch seminar on 12 July 2025, Chisa Mikami, Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office, delivered welcome remarks to the participants.  By applying to this programme, you have made a bold step towards improving your future and the prosperity of …

Bangladeshi-Canadians Organize Human Chain in Vancouver On July 20th To Denounces Violence in Gopalganj, Bangladesh

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Justice Network Foundation, along with members of the Bangladeshi-Canadian community, will host a human chain demonstration at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The event is being …

Daryna Kulich Shines in Hollywood While Honoring Her Ukrainian Roots

A Story of Resilience, Culture, and the Pursuit of Dreams in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukrainian-born dancer and actress Daryna Kulich is making waves in Hollywood, not only with her talent …