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Illinois to the College Football Playoff? No, it's not too soon to talk about it
More so than ever, the playoff is the No. 1 topic in the sport. And for the first time in what feels like forever, the Illini ...
Big Ten notebook: Illinois football won’t be sneaking up on anyone
Illinois football was supposed to be a sleeper, perhaps this year’s version of Indiana. But there’s too much hype coming out ...
Illinois coroner releases new details about woman found dead on illegal immigrant's property
An Illinois coroner has refuted claims that a woman found dead in a storage container at the home of an illegal immigrant was ...
Gov. Pritzker says state of Illinois is seeing major drop in violent crime alongside Chicago
The crime numbers are shaping up to be the story of the summer in the city. Through this past weekend, homicides are down 30% ...
New Illinois law aims to make it easier to evict squatters
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure intended to allow law enforcement to remove squatters without the need for a lengthy court ...
Cane sugar Coca-Cola coming this fall, and Illinois corn farmers worry about financial impact
Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO James Quincey said Coke will expand its product range. Corn producers in Illinois are concerned ...
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Orland Park DMV abruptly closing after trustee vote, Illinois secretary of state says
One of Illinois' busiest Secretary of State facilities is abruptly closing after Orland Township trustees voted to revoke its ...
Day care worker shows up drunk and slams toddler on ground, Illinois suit says
Two mothers are suing the central Illinois day care facility and accusing the supervisor of not reporting the worker’s ...
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Whiteside County steps up enforcement for Illinois Speed Awareness Day
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up patrols as part of Illinois Speed Awareness Day, joining more than 300 ...
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appoints Peoria city council member to regional board
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appointed Peoria City Council member Andre Allen to serve on the Tri-County River Valley ...
What is 'corn sweat,' and how will it contribute to Illinois heat advisories this week?
What is "corn sweat," and how does it contribute to rising heat and humidity in Illinois? See what experts say.
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Illinois Pick 3 Evening
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the "Illinois Pick 3 Evening" game were: (five, six, seven, Bonus: four) ...