Illinois is soon to be the first state in the nation to provide legal protection for children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media channels, thanks to the work of a high school student from Normal. According to the new legislation, parents will be legally required to set aside a portion […]
Annie Fulgenzi
Annie Fulgenzi is an intern getting her first taste of writing for the media this summer. She’s a senior at SIUE studying journalism, law, psychology and political science.
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What’s new at the Illinois State Fair?
The Illinois State Fair kicks off Aug. 10, and this year’s 11-day celebration of all the state has to offer seeks to provide something for everyone, with a new focus on inclusivity and accessibility for fairgoers. The Illinois State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the Midwest with $5 parking, $5-$10 admission, various […]
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Illinois to be the first state to protect child influencers
Illinois is soon to be the first state in the nation to provide legal protection for children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media channels, thanks to the work of a high school student from Normal. According to the new legislation, parents will be legally required to set aside a portion […]
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Big brother is watching, even in Springfield
You’re being watched. Someone is behind your screen watching every move you make: taking notes on your interests, spending habits, browsing history, where you go in the real world and anything else they can gather to fully understand who you are. Their file on you is long, detailed, and it’s for sale to the highest […]
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Advocacy groups celebrate reform
New legislation will make it easier for incarcerated individuals to access information that is crucial to their self-advocacy. Governor JB Pritzker signed into law on May 13 legislation that allows incarcerated individuals and their attorneys access to their Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) “master file” in a timely manner. An incarcerated person’s IDOC master file […]
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Nicolas Paz, owner of AZ-T-CA, responds to theft allegations
Operators of the popular Springfield restaurant AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill, 2753 Chatham Road, pleaded not guilty June 23 to charges of defrauding the state out of more than $100,000 in sales tax revenue. Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged owner Nicolas Paz and his wife, Amanda Paz, with theft of government funds over $100,000, a Class X […]
