(SPRINGFIELD) There’s still no indication if there will be a special session of the Illinois General Assembly to discuss the abortion issue in Illinois, despite the fact that many state leaders said it would happen more than two months ago for the state to further its role in providing access to abortion. It appears that such a special session will not be held before the November 8th election. The state’s fall veto session is set to start the following week.
(CHICAGO) The state has announced the second round of applications for taxpayer-funded electric vehicle rebates will begin November 1st. This follows the first round of applications which will close September 30th. The rebates include $4,000 for an EV and $1,500 for a new all-electric motorcycle. Rebates must be applied for within 90 days of the purchase date.
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois has the 11th highest number of unionized workers in the country, according to Stacker.com. With all 50 states reviewed, 14% of Illinois’ state workers are union members. Nearby Michigan was close behind the Land of Lincoln, ranking 12th in the nation. All the other neighboring states were further down in the rankings with Missouri and Indiana tied at 25th, Wisconsin at 28th, Kentucky at 30th, and Iowa ranked at 32nd.
(SPRINGFIELD) It appears that this year’s Illinois State Fair was a huge success, although official attendance numbers are not yet available. The State Ag Department says there were nearly 4,500 youth exhibitors that showed livestock, 4-H projects, and arts & crafts projects, a higher number compared to past years. Plus the Governor’s Sale of Champions raised more than $220,000 for youth livestock exhibitors and the 4-H and FFA organizations, also a higher number than in years past. Most all food vendors reported record sales and it was noted the Illinois Specialty Growers Association sold 3,459 apple cider slushies made from 445 gallons of cider, over 4,200 peaches, and over 2,100 slices from 425 whole watermelons.
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