Report Shows Illinois Narrowing Gender Wage Gap
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A new report shows Illinois is narrowing the gender wage gap in the state. The University of Illinois' Project for Middle Class Renewal report finds that women earn about 91-to-93 cents for every dollar earned by men in comparable roles, with the smallest gaps appearing in professiona...
Dec 11, 2025
Trump Administration Looks To End Student Loan Payment Pause
Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- Millions of student loan borrowers may have to start making payments again soon. The Trump administration announced a proposed settlement with Missouri to end a Biden-era program that paused payments. Borrowers who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan will have to ch...
Dec 10, 2025
Trump Considering Travel Ban Expansion
Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is indicating plans for a travel ban expansion that could impact nearly a dozen additional countries. Secretary Noem shared the Trump administration's plan which follows a deadly shooting against National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. and said, &...
Dec 08, 2025
Governor Pritzker Signs Bill That Strengthens Vaccine Access In Illinois
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois is getting new guidelines for vaccine access. Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill yesterday that implements a state vaccine process that rules out total dependency on federal health officials. The new law follows months of changing federal vaccine policies and increasing backlas...
Dec 04, 2025
State Of Illinois Honored With International Award For Leadership In Innovation
Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Startup Ecosystem Stars Awards in Paris highlights Illinois' global excellence in growth, innovation, and industry leadership Today, the State of Illinois has once again been recognized on the global stage at the 2025 Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES) Awards in Paris, hosted by the Internatio...
Dec 04, 2025
