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A dining critic's reflections on the year that was.

CHICAGO – Solidifying Illinois’ position as a leader in the emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, Governor JB Pritzker today signed an amendment to the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act into law, further incentivizing EV production across the state. “Here in Illinois, we are leading the electric vehicle revolution,” said Governor JB Pritzker, “Today’s REV amendment signing sends a clear message to EV manufacturers that we are the best place in the nation to call home, thanks to our competitive incentives and ambitious clean energy goals. It’s no wonder that companies like Lion Electric, TCCI, and Rivian have expanded their footprints throughout our state, and I look forward to welcoming more EV businesses to Illinois in the coming years.” In addition to the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act (REV) is designed to make Illinois a leader in the fight against

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced that income and property tax rebates have been issued to over 5.1 million qualified taxpayers, totaling $1.042 billion. The rebates were the result of Gov. Pritzker’s Illinois Family Relief Plan , passed by the General Assembly, which also provided grocery, gas, and school supply tax savings. The rebate payments, which were issued over the course of several weeks, were automatically sent to Illinois residents who filed 2021 state income taxes and claimed a property tax credit. Those who did not file, were still able to receive rebates after completing an additional filing. “A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic has led to a very unusual economic moment and in challenging times like these, it’s more important than ever to have a government whose first focus is on working families,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “That’s why my administration spearheaded the Illinois

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A pension fund that owns Centene stock is seeking damages on behalf of the firm from former Centene executives, whom it accuses of orchestrating a “scheme” to defraud at least 22 state Medicaid programs.

Today on TAP: Trump is only a more flagrant case of what is all too normal in the real estate biz.

Legal experts estimate future PFAS litigation could cost the company more than $30 billion.

Copyright news for 2023: On January 1, 2023, copyrighted works from 1927 will enter the US public domain, including books from Hemingway, Woolf, and Agatha Christie; movies like Metropolis, Wings, and The Jazz Singer; and music by Irving Berlin & Louis Armstrong. https://t.co/3BHllesUlL — kottke.org (@kottke) December 21, 2022 Only one year until Mickey Mouse ...continue reading "Uncle Sam is coming for Mickey Mouse"

A boat has disappeared from Arsenal Street in south city St. Louis. It was last seen, possibly headed north, with a bearded, jolly man dressed in red and white, along with a reindeer companion. Tower Grove South residents say that for months the now-disappeared motor boat had sat abandoned on the side of Arsenal, abutting Tower Grove Park.

Consumer confidence in December is up! The increase in the Present Situation line looks mostly like noise to me, part of a downward trend that started more than a year ago. Conversely, the Expectations line looks like it really is rebounding a bit. However, as the Conference Board notes, "Expectations are still lingering around 80—a ...continue reading "Consumers still think a recession is coming"

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is asking the motoring public to stay off the roadways for the next couple of days during the severe winter weather expected To begin tomorrow. If travel is absolutely necessary, allow enough time for travel and remain focused on the hazardous road conditions. Slow down AND move over for those vehicles stranded on the side of the road and for those emergency vehicles and personnel assisting them. Scott’s Law-related crashes are 100% preventable. Coincidentally, Scott’s Law Day is recognized on December 23 rd of each year to honor public safety workers and to remind motorists to slow down AND move over when approaching an emergency vehicle, or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated. Within the last five years, the ISP has seen increasing numbers in crashes involving Scott’s Law violations (see table below). So far this year, there have been 25 ISP squad cars struck in relation to Scott’s

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Police said the paramedic was escorting the woman out of the emergency room when she punched him in the head.

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Seniors said that the tablets allowed them to feel more connected, improved overall quality of life, and increased confidence with technology.

Amber McLaughlin, a transgender woman, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Jan. 3.

Dead & Company will be heading to Mexico next month for their annual Playing in the Sand festival, and now fans who can’t make it across the border will be able…

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On October 28, 2020, Jamilah Nasheed and LaTanya Reeves organized a business, a Limited Liability Corporation, with the Missouri Secretary of State. At the time, Nasheed was a Missouri State Senator, and would be so for another two months, and Reeves worked in Mayor Lyda Krewson’s office. Many state legislators own businesses and work at … Continue reading Nasheed has a consultant business →

Three Missouri men who admitted stealing tens of thousands of catalytic converters and taking them to Arkansas in a multi-million dollar scheme have been sentenced.