Country music legend Reba McEntire closes state fair lineup
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Country Music Hall of Fame legend Reba McEntire will perform this summer at the Illinois State Fair. Officials say she will close out the lineup at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage with a
Mexico launches plan to consult Mexicans living in US
MEXICO CITY (AP) – The Mexican government is launching a plan to give Mexicans living in the United States a voice on national policy. The Institute for Mexicans Abroad is planning to hold open-ended public consultation sessions
Ban on tobacco sales to minors goes to Illinois governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A prohibition on tobacco sales to those under 21 is now under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s consideration. The Senate voted 39-16 on Thursday to impose the restrictions under legislation known as Tobacco 21. The
U of Illinois trustees OK student health insurance increases
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – University of Illinois students will see an increase in their health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year. The university’s Board of Trustees set student health insurance premiums during its Thursday meeting. The