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Illinois volunteer firefighters needed during severe shortage
(The Center Square) – With volunteerism on the decline nationwide, Illinois finds its shortage of volunteer firefighters has reached a critical level.
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Illinoisans can expect to pay more for property insurance premiums
(The Center Square) – Illinois residents can expect to pay more for property insurance premiums this year according to a recent report, citing a...
Illinois corn harvest no disaster despite drought
(The Center Square) – Drought conditions did not leave Illinois corn farmers without hope this harvest season. While yields are anticipated to fall below...
Pandemic mortgage assistance enters final chapter
(The Center Square) – After awarding almost $250 million in grants to help homeowners in need, Illinois is closing the book on pandemic-related mortgage...
Equity questions remain as deadline closes for clean school bus funding
(The Center Square) – Time will tell whether new criteria for the federal Clean School Bus Program means funds for electric buses are within...