(SPRINGFIELD) The Better Business Bureau is warning that the warmer weather and recent storms will increase the number of fraudulent schemes tied to home repairs, storm damage, and door-to-door sales. The group says before hiring a contractor, consumers should research the businesses on it’s BBB.org website. Plus, it’s recommended to hire local businesses.
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois House has approved a bill to replace price increases of home and automobile insurance. Supporters say consumers are facing increased costs that they cannot afford and the new legislation will put a review process in place for rate increases for both industries. Opponents of the move say it will force insurance companies out of the state and erase competitive prices. The measure now heads for the State Senate for consideration there.
(SPRINGFIELD) A recent Office of Executive Inspector General investigation looking into allegations that an Illinois Housing Development Authority attorney wrongly used artificial intelligence with sensitive information found an employee that violated state policies. The OEIG reports the employee’s emails contained AI-related information to his outside law firm, which violated both an AI and outside employment policies. As a result, the employee was terminated.
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public that its Spring Trout Fishing Season opens up two weeks from tomorrow, on Saturday, April 4th, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. With DNR workers stocking more than 80,000 rainbow trout in each body of water where such fishing is permitted, trout stamps and related fishing licenses are available to purchase online. Go to the IFishIllinois.org website for details.