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1 week ago
Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric
Illinois Republicans say governor’s rhetoric is sowing more division.
1 week ago
D-186 passes budget; Lanphier asst principal accused of hitting student
The district plans to use fund balance to resolve an $18 million deficit; Chris Hampsey is on "investigative leave."
2 weeks ago
UPDATED: The long-awaited demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is finally on the horizon
Demolition is scheduled to start this week, either Tuesday or Wednesday.
2 weeks ago
Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders
Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders
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McDonald’s plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches
The Chicago burger giant said the investment was its largest to date in support of regenerative agriculture in the U.S.
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Fall Harvest Festival October 11 & 12 at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
Experience the beauty of autumn at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens’ Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12.
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See tracks? Think train! Safety campaign kicks off in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 15-21 Rail Safety Week. Marking the 12th year of the statewide awareness initiative. In recognition, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety non-profit, will be sharing life-saving rail safety information.
2 weeks ago
“Fellows” program will be Edgar’s legacy, say his top aides
Former Edgar aides agree: hundreds carry Edgar's message through public service.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: City director out after Mayor rips top staffer over celebration of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
City's top Internet officer uses social media to criticize conservatives' hero.
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Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his 70th birthday with gospel music, balloons
A small crowd attended the festivities outside the modest brick house in the village of Dolton, where the former Robert Prevost grew up after he was born in 1955 in Chicago.
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UPDATED: Former IL Gov. Jim Edgar dies at 79
Edgar had been diagnosed earlier this year with pancreatic cancer.
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Riding to Remember 9/11
"...we've all come together for one good purpose: to commemorate this great nation we live in," said Mayor Buscher
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Burn bans in effect across Central Illinois
Area communities say it's just too dry to burn safely outside.
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Pillsbury site demolition to begin Tuesday (or Wednesday), says project leader
Wrecking ball to be assembled Monday, demolition to begin Tuesday or Wednesday.
2 weeks ago
Lawsuits pile up as Illinois lags on reforming tax sale laws
Illinois is the only state that has yet to reform its tax sale laws after the Supreme Court found unconstitutional a process that can cost homeowners their residences.
2 weeks ago
Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate
“The fact that the federal government is sending troops as we start these celebrations is an insult,” Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa, a Democrat, said at a news conference. “It is a fear tactic. It’s unforgivable.”
2 weeks ago
US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy
The governors of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Maryland said they worried that it's too unpredictable to provide a permanent solution and that it should at least be accompanied by incentives for data centers to build new power sources and voluntarily reduce electricity use.
2 weeks ago
Anthony Rizzo retires with the Chicago Cubs, nearly catches home run in Wrigley bleachers
“I have one day to really live it up,” Rizzo said.
