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Illinois OL Zach Aamland enters transfer portal - 247Sports
Illinois OL Zach Aamland enters transfer portal 247Sports
Published on 18 April 2025 | 12:13 am
Kickin’ For Chicken Presented by Chick-fil-A: Illinois Students Offered Chance to Kick for Free Season Tickets - University of Illinois Athletics
Kickin’ For Chicken Presented by Chick-fil-A: Illinois Students Offered Chance to Kick for Free Season Tickets University of Illinois Athletics
Published on 18 April 2025 | 12:03 am
Illinois sixth grader wins national tie design contest for Southwest Airlines - WGN-TV
Illinois sixth grader wins national tie design contest for Southwest Airlines WGN-TV
Published on 17 April 2025 | 11:06 pm
Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement enrollment is open - SIU News
Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement enrollment is open SIU News
Published on 17 April 2025 | 11:04 pm
Preview | Softball Set for MVC Championship Rematch at Northern Iowa - Southern Illinois University Athletics
Preview | Softball Set for MVC Championship Rematch at Northern Iowa Southern Illinois University Athletics
Published on 17 April 2025 | 10:52 pm
EPD recognized as 2025 Illinois Crisis Intervention Team Department of the Year - Evanston RoundTable
EPD recognized as 2025 Illinois Crisis Intervention Team Department of the Year Evanston RoundTable
Published on 17 April 2025 | 10:42 pm
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra names first ever music educator of the year - CBS News
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra names first ever music educator of the year CBS News
Published on 17 April 2025 | 10:30 pm
New grant allows job-training group to offer construction trade courses in Central Illinois - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
New grant allows job-training group to offer construction trade courses in Central Illinois WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 17 April 2025 | 10:27 pm
Move or pay the price: Illinois State Police crackdown on Scott’s Law - FOX 2
Move or pay the price: Illinois State Police crackdown on Scott’s Law FOX 2
Published on 17 April 2025 | 10:08 pm
‘Soul Music of Illinois’ sheds light on little-known achievements of Black labels, artists - Chicago Sun-Times
‘Soul Music of Illinois’ sheds light on little-known achievements of Black labels, artists Chicago Sun-Times
Published on 17 April 2025 | 10:00 pm
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois: Substance Abuse Disorder - WICS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois: Substance Abuse Disorder WICS
Published on 17 April 2025 | 9:56 pm
Illinois program can help clear old cannabis records - WIFR
Illinois program can help clear old cannabis records WIFR
Published on 17 April 2025 | 9:50 pm
Squatting: Proposed law to crack down on squatting passes Illinois Senate, moves on to House; lawmakers form squatter task force - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 17 April 2025 | 9:48 pm
Nine facing federal immigration-related offenses in southern Illinois; 1 of them in Effingham County - Effingham Daily News
Nine facing federal immigration-related offenses in southern Illinois; 1 of them in Effingham County Effingham Daily News
Published on 17 April 2025 | 9:41 pm
247Sports report: FCS transfer DL Jaylon Stone to visit Illinois - 247Sports
247Sports report: FCS transfer DL Jaylon Stone to visit Illinois 247Sports
Published on 17 April 2025 | 9:40 pm
Nearly 1 in 4 out-of-state abortion patients come to Illinois, new report finds - Chicago Sun-Times
Nearly 1 in 4 out-of-state abortion patients come to Illinois, new report finds Chicago Sun-Times
Published on 17 April 2025 | 9:18 pm
Bill to invite Illinois counties to join Indiana passes - WTHR
Bill to invite Illinois counties to join Indiana passes WTHR
Published on 17 April 2025 | 9:15 pm
The Rundown: Addressing Illinois’ doctor shortage - WBEZ Chicago
The Rundown: Addressing Illinois’ doctor shortage WBEZ Chicago
Published on 17 April 2025 | 8:45 pm
Softball Cougars Adjust Schedule at Western Illinois - siuecougars.com
Softball Cougars Adjust Schedule at Western Illinois siuecougars.com
Published on 17 April 2025 | 8:38 pm
Wheat check-off referendum passes in Illinois - WIFR
Wheat check-off referendum passes in Illinois WIFR
Published on 17 April 2025 | 8:06 pm
Bill to invite Illinois counties to join Indiana passes - WTHR
Bill to invite Illinois counties to join Indiana passes WTHR
Published on 17 April 2025 | 8:04 pm
Illinois absorption, prosecutors crackdown and local road funding bills head to Indiana governor - Indiana Capital Chronicle
Illinois absorption, prosecutors crackdown and local road funding bills head to Indiana governor Indiana Capital Chronicle
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:57 pm
Migration watch: Monarchs have landed in Illinois - Forest Preserve District of Will County
Migration watch: Monarchs have landed in Illinois Forest Preserve District of Will County
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:53 pm
Illinois DB Tyler Strain enters transfer portal - 247Sports
Illinois DB Tyler Strain enters transfer portal 247Sports
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:21 pm
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says public safety is 'under attack by Trump administration' - WBEZ Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says public safety is 'under attack by Trump administration' WBEZ Chicago
Published on 17 April 2025 | 6:42 pm
Trump's termination of international student visas jolts Illinois colleges - Chicago Sun-Times
Trump's termination of international student visas jolts Illinois colleges Chicago Sun-Times
Published on 17 April 2025 | 6:32 pm
Illinois wheat checkoff referendum passes - Brownfield Ag News
Illinois wheat checkoff referendum passes Brownfield Ag News
Published on 17 April 2025 | 6:31 pm
Indiana targets Illinois counties in bold border move - Axios
Indiana targets Illinois counties in bold border move Axios
Published on 17 April 2025 | 6:01 pm
Indiana House sends Illinois secession bill to Braun. What happens without Illinois input? - IndyStar
Indiana House sends Illinois secession bill to Braun. What happens without Illinois input? IndyStar
Published on 17 April 2025 | 5:15 pm
Corrections officers exposed to narcotics at Illinois prison - WGN-TV
Corrections officers exposed to narcotics at Illinois prison WGN-TV
Published on 17 April 2025 | 5:13 pm
Power Vacuum Possible If Durbin Leaves Illinois Senate Seat - The Daily Signal
Power Vacuum Possible If Durbin Leaves Illinois Senate Seat The Daily Signal
Published on 17 April 2025 | 5:13 pm
Illinois leaders praise Peacekeeper Program for reducing gun violence - FOX 32 Chicago
Illinois leaders praise Peacekeeper Program for reducing gun violence FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 17 April 2025 | 5:09 pm
Central Illinois planting picks up - Brownfield Ag News
Central Illinois planting picks up Brownfield Ag News
Published on 17 April 2025 | 5:03 pm
Illinois politics: As Durbin stalls on 2026 decision, state treasurer faces protest firestorm - FOX 32 Chicago
Illinois politics: As Durbin stalls on 2026 decision, state treasurer faces protest firestorm FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 17 April 2025 | 5:03 pm
Direct Energy Services, LLC settles Illinois lawsuit for deceptive practices for $12 million - CBS News
Direct Energy Services, LLC settles Illinois lawsuit for deceptive practices for $12 million CBS News
Published on 17 April 2025 | 4:48 pm
7 Illinois Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life - WorldAtlas
7 Illinois Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life WorldAtlas
Published on 17 April 2025 | 4:30 pm
Illini great Terry Hawthorne returns to Illinois recruiting staff - 247Sports
Illini great Terry Hawthorne returns to Illinois recruiting staff 247Sports
Published on 17 April 2025 | 3:50 pm
Terry Hawthorne Named Director of Defensive Player Personnel - University of Illinois Athletics - University of Illinois Athletics
Terry Hawthorne Named Director of Defensive Player Personnel - University of Illinois Athletics University of Illinois Athletics
Published on 17 April 2025 | 3:35 pm
Illinois State Primed for MVC Series Against Braves - Illinois State University Athletics
Illinois State Primed for MVC Series Against Braves Illinois State University Athletics
Published on 17 April 2025 | 1:26 pm
Gurnee, Illinois police investigating disappearing manhole covers in north suburbs - ABC7 Chicago
Gurnee, Illinois police investigating disappearing manhole covers in north suburbs ABC7 Chicago
Published on 17 April 2025 | 12:42 pm
Davis has a challenger - Politico
Davis has a challenger Politico
Published on 17 April 2025 | 12:16 pm
Central Illinois braces for back-to-back severe storm threats - The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Central Illinois braces for back-to-back severe storm threats The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Published on 17 April 2025 | 12:00 pm
A look at the Illinois football running back room after Josh McCray enters the transfer portal - Writing Illini
A look at the Illinois football running back room after Josh McCray enters the transfer portal Writing Illini
Published on 17 April 2025 | 11:36 am
Storms possible today across central Illinois - wandtv.com
Storms possible today across central Illinois wandtv.com
Published on 17 April 2025 | 9:20 am
Illinois State Police trooper injured in crash at West 51st Street, South Wentworth Avenue, vehicle runs red light: ISP officials - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 17 April 2025 | 2:25 am
Illinois State Police trooper hospitalized after driver runs red light in Chicago - NBC 5 Chicago
Illinois State Police trooper hospitalized after driver runs red light in Chicago NBC 5 Chicago
Published on 16 April 2025 | 11:31 pm
Indiana-Illinois border bill — criticized as ‘waste of time’ — passes Indiana Senate - Chicago Tribune
Indiana-Illinois border bill — criticized as ‘waste of time’ — passes Indiana Senate Chicago Tribune
Published on 16 April 2025 | 11:25 pm
Landscaper rescues driver after car drives into pond in Naperville, Illinois - CBS News
Landscaper rescues driver after car drives into pond in Naperville, Illinois CBS News
Published on 16 April 2025 | 11:18 pm
Illinois man charged after traffic stop turns up gun, weed: sheriff - FOX 32 Chicago
Illinois man charged after traffic stop turns up gun, weed: sheriff FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 16 April 2025 | 10:58 pm
Pared-back ‘Right to Play’ bill advances in Illinois House, awaits Senate vote - Belleville News-Democrat
Pared-back ‘Right to Play’ bill advances in Illinois House, awaits Senate vote Belleville News-Democrat
Published on 16 April 2025 | 10:13 pm
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals $4M dispute with state elections board - Chicago Tribune
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals $4M dispute with state elections board Chicago Tribune
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:48 pm
Shooting in Bolingbrook, Illinois leaves 17-year-old dead inside home - CBS News
Shooting in Bolingbrook, Illinois leaves 17-year-old dead inside home CBS News
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:34 pm
You could see the Northern Lights in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan tonight - CBS News
You could see the Northern Lights in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan tonight CBS News
Published on 16 April 2025 | 8:45 pm
Illinois Democrats await decisions from Durbin, Pritzker that will spark high-stakes political shuffle - Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois Democrats await decisions from Durbin, Pritzker that will spark high-stakes political shuffle Chicago Sun-Times
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:38 pm
Northern lights tonight Chicago: Aurora borealis could be visible in Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, NOAA says - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:29 pm
Date set for Alabama basketball's game against Illinois - Rivals Alabama
Date set for Alabama basketball's game against Illinois Rivals Alabama
Published on 16 April 2025 | 4:41 pm
Illinois senator: Red-light camera firms made ‘millions and millions,’ prompting bill at heart of corruption trial - KWQC
Published on 16 April 2025 | 3:39 pm
Dead squirrel found to have tularemia, or rabbit fever, in central Illinois - wandtv.com
Dead squirrel found to have tularemia, or rabbit fever, in central Illinois wandtv.com
Published on 16 April 2025 | 3:34 pm
80 Degrees On Friday, Severe Storm Chances Start Thursday Night - Patch
80 Degrees On Friday, Severe Storm Chances Start Thursday Night Patch
Published on 16 April 2025 | 3:32 pm
Indiana Senate approves bill to annex Illinois counties wanting separation from Chicago - MyStateline
Indiana Senate approves bill to annex Illinois counties wanting separation from Chicago MyStateline
Published on 16 April 2025 | 3:31 pm
Cook County, Illinois Further Revises Mandatory Paid Leave Rules - Littler Mendelson P.C.
Cook County, Illinois Further Revises Mandatory Paid Leave Rules Littler Mendelson P.C.
Published on 16 April 2025 | 12:00 pm
Illinois' Twist of Fate: The Upside of Losing Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley - Sports Illustrated
Illinois' Twist of Fate: The Upside of Losing Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley Sports Illustrated
Published on 16 April 2025 | 5:45 am
Many Illinois hospitals receive tax exemptions, but how much do they help their communities? New report takes a look. - Chicago Tribune
Many Illinois hospitals receive tax exemptions, but how much do they help their communities? New report takes a look. Chicago Tribune
Published on 16 April 2025 | 5:01 am
Illinois cold case solved by detectives’ podcast - NewsNation
Illinois cold case solved by detectives’ podcast NewsNation
Published on 16 April 2025 | 3:01 am
IHSA upholds policy permitting transgender athletes in Illinois high school sports - MyStateline
IHSA upholds policy permitting transgender athletes in Illinois high school sports MyStateline
Published on 16 April 2025 | 1:38 am
Illinois residents worried about food assistance being cut in a SNAP - WCIA.com
Illinois residents worried about food assistance being cut in a SNAP WCIA.com
Published on 16 April 2025 | 1:16 am
Northern lights possible in Chicago skies tonight - FOX 32 Chicago
Northern lights possible in Chicago skies tonight FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 16 April 2025 | 12:53 am
Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III becomes Chicago's latest corruption defendant to take the stand - Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III becomes Chicago's latest corruption defendant to take the stand Chicago Sun-Times
Published on 15 April 2025 | 11:19 pm
Senate greenlights Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission - Indiana Capital Chronicle
Senate greenlights Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission Indiana Capital Chronicle
Published on 15 April 2025 | 10:57 pm
Naperville bookstore voted Illinois’ most popular small business - WGN-TV
Naperville bookstore voted Illinois’ most popular small business WGN-TV
Published on 15 April 2025 | 10:01 pm
Illinois Announces Leadership Change in Women’s Gymnastics - University of Illinois Athletics
Illinois Announces Leadership Change in Women’s Gymnastics University of Illinois Athletics
Published on 15 April 2025 | 10:00 pm
Indiana Senate passes bill to begin expansion into Illinois counties - Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)
Indiana Senate passes bill to begin expansion into Illinois counties Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)
Published on 15 April 2025 | 9:18 pm
Illinois Wesleyan University breaks ground for future Petrick Idea Center - WGLT
Illinois Wesleyan University breaks ground for future Petrick Idea Center WGLT
Published on 15 April 2025 | 9:10 pm
Illinois Gov. Pritzker and other Democrats sign letter protesting changes to healthcare - MyStateline
Illinois Gov. Pritzker and other Democrats sign letter protesting changes to healthcare MyStateline
Published on 15 April 2025 | 8:04 pm
Illinois bishops call on faithful to oppose assisted suicide bill - Catholic News Agency
Illinois bishops call on faithful to oppose assisted suicide bill Catholic News Agency
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:59 pm
Mink farming industry toes the line as Illinois lawmakers consider regulations - Capitol News Illinois
Mink farming industry toes the line as Illinois lawmakers consider regulations Capitol News Illinois
Published on 15 April 2025 | 6:35 pm
Flags to fly half-staff across Illinois to honor Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania - WGN-TV
Flags to fly half-staff across Illinois to honor Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania WGN-TV
Published on 15 April 2025 | 5:52 pm
Can Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley Make Illinois History in NBA Draft? - Sports Illustrated
Can Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley Make Illinois History in NBA Draft? Sports Illustrated
Published on 15 April 2025 | 5:00 pm
$700K winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Chicago - FOX 32 Chicago
$700K winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Chicago FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 15 April 2025 | 4:48 pm
Red tape is raising costs and slowing the adoption of solar in Illinois, report says - Chicago Tribune
Red tape is raising costs and slowing the adoption of solar in Illinois, report says Chicago Tribune
Published on 15 April 2025 | 4:30 pm
Farcical Real ID regulations swamp Illinois DMV centers - Chicago Sun-Times
Farcical Real ID regulations swamp Illinois DMV centers Chicago Sun-Times
Published on 15 April 2025 | 4:08 pm
Flags flown at half-staff in Illinois in remembrance of fallen suburban soldier - NBC 5 Chicago
Flags flown at half-staff in Illinois in remembrance of fallen suburban soldier NBC 5 Chicago
Published on 15 April 2025 | 3:46 pm
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive - WGIL
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive WGIL
Published on 15 April 2025 | 2:44 pm
More casino gambling is coming to Wisconsin-Illinois border. Kenosha casino bid pending. - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
More casino gambling is coming to Wisconsin-Illinois border. Kenosha casino bid pending. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Published on 15 April 2025 | 10:02 am
Illinois | History, Cities, Capital, & Facts - Britannica
Illinois | History, Cities, Capital, & Facts Britannica
Published on 15 April 2025 | 5:00 am
‘Chilling Silence’: Waves of Illinois’ International University Students Lose Their Visas - WTTW News
‘Chilling Silence’: Waves of Illinois’ International University Students Lose Their Visas WTTW News
Published on 14 April 2025 | 11:20 pm
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sensitivity to security is "heightened" after arson in Pennsylvania - CBS News
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sensitivity to security is "heightened" after arson in Pennsylvania CBS News
Published on 14 April 2025 | 10:33 pm
Illinois Democrats mull next moves after strong showing in April elections - WGN-TV
Illinois Democrats mull next moves after strong showing in April elections WGN-TV
Published on 14 April 2025 | 10:15 pm
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive - Capitol News Illinois
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive Capitol News Illinois
Published on 14 April 2025 | 9:56 pm
Eastern Illinois Foodbank to end monthly distribution at Normal West - WGLT
Eastern Illinois Foodbank to end monthly distribution at Normal West WGLT
Published on 14 April 2025 | 9:41 pm
Illinois House bill bans move-in fees, but landlords fear higher rents - MyStateline
Illinois House bill bans move-in fees, but landlords fear higher rents MyStateline
Published on 14 April 2025 | 9:16 pm
Bill cracking down on license plate flippers in Illinois passes Senate - WGN-TV
Bill cracking down on license plate flippers in Illinois passes Senate WGN-TV
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:52 pm
Faculty union members vote 'overwhelmingly' to ratify first contract with Illinois State University - WGLT
Faculty union members vote 'overwhelmingly' to ratify first contract with Illinois State University WGLT
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:49 pm
Illini's Riley, projected 1st-rounder, enters draft - ESPN
Illini's Riley, projected 1st-rounder, enters draft ESPN
Published on 14 April 2025 | 6:49 pm
Illinois Senate Passes Bill To Stop Police From Using Smell Of Marijuana To Justify Vehicle Stops And Searches - Marijuana Moment
Illinois Senate Passes Bill To Stop Police From Using Smell Of Marijuana To Justify Vehicle Stops And Searches Marijuana Moment
Published on 14 April 2025 | 5:49 pm
Illinois home foreclosure rates on upswing, among highest in country - The Center Square
Illinois home foreclosure rates on upswing, among highest in country The Center Square
Published on 14 April 2025 | 5:02 pm
Do Illinois breakaway counties want to become Hoosiers? Annexation bill nears finish line - Pontiac Daily Leader
Do Illinois breakaway counties want to become Hoosiers? Annexation bill nears finish line Pontiac Daily Leader
Published on 14 April 2025 | 4:05 pm
Illinois Freshman Star Kasparas Jakucionis Declares for NBA Draft - Sports Illustrated
Illinois Freshman Star Kasparas Jakucionis Declares for NBA Draft Sports Illustrated
Published on 14 April 2025 | 3:59 pm
Illini star freshman Jakucionis to enter NBA draft - ESPN
Illini star freshman Jakucionis to enter NBA draft ESPN
Published on 14 April 2025 | 1:05 pm
New medical license pathway for international doctors could alleviate Illinois shortage - Chicago Sun-Times
New medical license pathway for international doctors could alleviate Illinois shortage Chicago Sun-Times
Published on 12 April 2025 | 11:00 am
Could Illinois Gov. Pritzker be considering a run for president? Reading the signs - NBC 5 Chicago
Could Illinois Gov. Pritzker be considering a run for president? Reading the signs NBC 5 Chicago
Published on 11 April 2025 | 10:39 pm
‘Chilling silence’: Waves of Illinois’ international university students lose their visas - Capitol News Illinois
‘Chilling silence’: Waves of Illinois’ international university students lose their visas Capitol News Illinois
Published on 10 April 2025 | 6:29 pm
Illinois challenges Trump administration order to identify DEI programs violating federal law - Chalkbeat
Illinois challenges Trump administration order to identify DEI programs violating federal law Chalkbeat
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Governor Pritzker Signs Memorandum of Understanding Between Mexico and Illinois - Prezly.com
Governor Pritzker Signs Memorandum of Understanding Between Mexico and Illinois Prezly.com
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
We Found Widespread Abuse of Disabled Patients at an Illinois Facility. The DOJ Is Investigating. - ProPublica
We Found Widespread Abuse of Disabled Patients at an Illinois Facility. The DOJ Is Investigating. ProPublica
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Illinois families protest homeschool bill 'overreach' at Capitol, but legislation advances - Fox News
Illinois families protest homeschool bill 'overreach' at Capitol, but legislation advances Fox News
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one - AP News
Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one AP News
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Illinois man pleads guilty to 4 July Highland Park mass shooting - BBC
Illinois man pleads guilty to 4 July Highland Park mass shooting BBC
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am