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June 2, 2025 — Normal, IL — Community advocates, seniors, and local officials gathered in uptown Normal on Monday to rally in defense of vital senior services threatened by recent shifts in federal policy and potential funding rollbacks.…

University, where officials have announced that Brooke Mason, a standout student from Whitewater, has been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List — a distinction reserved for high-achieving students who demonstrate consistent dedication to…

June 2, 2025 — Springfield, IL — With a $770 million budget shortfall threatening to derail Chicago’s public transportation system, Illinois lawmakers are under mounting pressure to strike a funding deal before the General Assembly adjourns…

June 2, 2025 — Chicago, IL — Illinois residents are being urged to prepare for an intense midweek weather trifecta: lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires, sweltering 90-degree temperatures, and the threat of severe thunderstorms. The…

June 2, 2025 — North Lawndale, Chicago — A generous $50,000 donation from actor and activist Jussie Smollett is bringing new life to youth arts programming at the North Lawndale Arts Center, one of the West Side's most cherished cultural…

June 2, 2025 — In a bizarre twist of fortune, a North Carolina man who believed he had finally turned his luck around after winning a $3.6 million lottery jackpot is now embroiled in a legal battle — not over the prize itself, but over love…

If you’re on Social Security, May was a pretty big month. That’s because the payments came out in three batches, based on your birthday — and some lucky folks even got checks as high as $5,108! Let’s break down what happened, why some…

Let’s be honest — waiting for your tax refund is stressful. You’ve done your part, hit “submit,” and now… nothing. Days turn into weeks, and your bank balance keeps reminding you that your refund hasn’t landed yet. If it’s been more than…

If you rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help cover your groceries each month, there’s some important news you should know about. As of late May 2025, a few states have either temporarily paused or are proposing…

Hey, if you get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), listen up — there’s a little twist with your payments this May that might catch you off guard if you’re not prepared. What’s Going On? Normally, you get your SSI money on the first day…