As parents and caretakers across the country struggle with a shortage of baby formula, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul advises residents to be vigilant and look out for scammers seeking to exploit those coping with the shortage.

In a news release issued Friday afternoon, Raoul urged people to exercise caution before buying products from unknown sources, especially online.

The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Justice Lisa Holder White, who currently sits on the Fourth District Illinois Appellate Court, as the first black woman justice. Justice Holder White will replace retiring Justice Rita B. Garman.

In a statement released by the Illinois Supreme Court, Justice Holder White, a Republican, said, “Being appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court is the honor of a lifetime. I am humbled by the confidence Justice Rita B. Garman and the entire Court have placed in me. My service to the judiciary for the past 21 years has helped prepare me for this historic moment. I look forward to the privilege of resolving matters my fellow citizens bring before the Court.”

Illinois has long boasted its reputation as a major hub for the nation’s transportation and logistics sectors. Illinois is integral to connecting people and markets from coast to coast – but over the years, underinvestment has chipped away at the condition and reliability of Illinois’ infrastructure networks. The state’s people and economy have felt the impacts.

The Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers revealed its 2022 Infrastructure Report Card: The state earned an overall grade of “C-,” indicating systems are in fair condition but also feature some significant deficiencies that require attention.

Since Illinois sportsbooks began taking bets in March 2020, gamblers have lost more than $812 million wagering on various games, matches, tournaments and races.

But the misfortunes of those gamblers have translated into a $122 million windfall for Illinois, according to Illinois Gaming Board records from March 2020 through March 2022.

If you’re an Illinois Facebook user, you may have recently received a check in the mail from the company as part of a seven-year, $650 million Class Action Lawsuit.

According to the Class Action settlement administrator, checks between $200-$400 to more than 1.4 million people started getting mailed out May 9.