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Illinois digital Illinois driver's license now accepted at Soldier Field
1+ day, 23+ hour ago The rollout begins Wednesday, for iPhone users only Beginning Saturday, fans attending Chicago Bears games at Soldier Field can use their digital driver's licenses and IDs for age verification purposes. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that starting with…...
New Bears stadium project could lead to confrontation between Illinois, Indiana
3+ day, 17+ hour ago After the Chicago Bears CEO drafted a letter to fans announcing the team is considering Northwest Indiana for a potential stadium site, NBC Chicago's Charlie Wojciechowski takes a look at what it would take to keep the team in Illinois....
Illinois toll rates likely to increase as part of new $1.5B transit bill. What to expect and when
4+ day, 19+ hour ago A massive new transit bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritkzer Tuesday is set to modernize public transit in Chicago and across the state, according to officials But it's also set to increase sales taxes in some counties and…...
Illinois toll hikes one step closer to reality after Pritzker signs transit funding bill
4+ day, 23+ hour ago After years of "fiscal cliffs and "doomsday scenarios," Chicago transit now has a financial lifeline from Springfield, and Charlie Wojciechowski breaks down what's in the bill. Drivers who use the Illinois Tollway could face higher fees under a sweeping overhaul…...
Bill to transform public transit in Illinois signed into law. Here's what is included
5+ day, 18+ hour ago After years of "fiscal cliffs and "doomsday scenarios," Chicago transit now has a financial lifeline from Springfield. On Tuesday at Union Station, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a sweeping transit bill designed to modernize public transportation throughout the state, but especially…...
New Illinois law requires employers to provide paid breaks for nursing moms
6+ day, 1+ hour ago Starting in January, insurance companies must cover a brand name when the generic version isn't available. That's one of many new Illinois laws that take effect in January. NBC 5's Mary Ann Ahern reports. A new Illinois law taking effect…...
New Illinois law makes cocktails-to-go permanent among other changes
6+ day, 18+ hour ago Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bipartisan law making a host of changes, including making cocktails-to-go permanent in the state. The idea took hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, but under provisions of Senate Bill 0618, the program will now be permanent,…...
Illinois governor signs 'Medical Aid in Dying' bill, legalizing physician-assisted death in state
1+ week, 2+ day ago Gov. JB Pritzker has signed the "Medical Aid in Dying" bill, legalizing physician-assisted death in Illinois, his office announced Friday. Gov. JB Pritzker has signed the "Medical Aid in Dying" bill, legalizing physician-assisted death in Illinois, his office announced Friday....
Illinois roads covered with ice, snow as freezing fog leads to 'rapid visibility changes"
2+ week, 6+ day ago Patchy, freezing fog over parts of the Chicago area Tuesday morning could lead to "rapid visibility changes and slick spots" for the rush hour commute, the National Weather Service said. The fog and slippery conditions come hours after officials across…...
Check your tickets: $1M Powerball ticket sold in Illinois
3+ week, 5+ day ago Feeling lucky this Thanksgiving season? You may be sitting on a $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Illinois as part of Monday's drawing. According to the Illinois Lottery website, one Powerball ticket from the Monday, Nov. 24 game matched five numbers to…...