Emergency dispatchers, phone companies, and lawmakers from both parties were in agreement. The fee on cell phone bills needed to increase — to keep 911 services going and to add new technology mandated by Illinois.
Muslims across the country on Monday celebrate the holiday of Eid Al-Adha. The day marks the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest site in Islam. The date came as a relief to many American Muslims. This year, Eid almost fell on Sept. 11th, a date that weighs heavily on many Muslims.
