Robert Hernandez

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) has reported that since 2015, Illinois consumers have lost $1.8 billion by choosing alternative electricity suppliers instead of their traditional utilities, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and Ameren Illinois. Just in the past year, these losses totaled $297 million. Customers who switched paid significantly higher rates—up to 3 cents more per kilowatt-hour … Read more

Retailers, consumers, and taxpayers in Illinois are all feeling the impact of organized retail crime. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul explained that this type of crime goes beyond smash-and-grab incidents. It includes theft from trains, warehouses, and large stores like Home Depot and Walmart, affecting both urban and rural areas across the state. Raoul mentioned … Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State lawmakers aim to significantly reduce the cost of medications. Many hope that Illinois will become the ninth state to create a prescription drug affordability board. A recent survey by Public Policy Polling showed that 75% of Illinois voters regularly take prescription drugs. However, a concerning number of them ration their medications … Read more

Restaurant chain Red Lobster is closing more locations after filing for bankruptcy earlier this year. The next two locations to close will be in New York—one in Queensbury and the other in the Bronx. These closures follow others in states like Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, and Virginia. The 56-year-old chain filed for bankruptcy in May, after … Read more

Common law marriage, a concept where couples can be considered legally married without a formal ceremony or license, is a topic of confusion in many states, including Illinois. This article explores the legal status of common law marriages in Illinois, addressing common misconceptions and providing essential information for couples considering cohabitation without formal marriage. Understanding … Read more

Illinois has designated the **pumpkin pie** as its official state pie, a decision that reflects both the state’s agricultural heritage and the cultural significance of this dessert in American cuisine. The Significance of Pumpkin Pie in Illinois Pumpkin pie’s status as the official state pie was established in 2015, following a campaign led by schoolchildren … Read more