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90,000 rubber ducks race down Chicago River for charity

Rubber ducks race down Chicago River in the annual Ducky Derby, raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois and its athletes.

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No Religious Exemption from Forum Selection Clause in Employment Agreement

"Plaintiff should be treated like any other employee in his position, not that he should be favored based on his identity."

Reason

JB Pritzker Signs Illinois Insurance Reform Law, Says 'Families Deserve Fairness' Amid Rising Premiums

Gov. JB Pritzker (D.Ill.) signed a new law giving state regulators more power to review and challenge insurance rate increases, aiming to protect residents from excessive premiums and unfair pricing practices.

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After losing both grandparents, 17-year-old Hudson Waters recreated their Illinois home inside a backyard shed using their furniture, flowers and decorations

Hudson Waters created a heartfelt replica of his grandparents' home in a backyard shed. He carefully filled the space with their furniture and cherished belongings. This personal project helped him cope with profound grief after their passing. The touching tribute has since resonated with thousands of people online. His story…

The Times of India

Rivian Is Adding A Second Shift To The R2 Assembly Line. Here’s Why It Matters

The American EV startup started delivering customer-spec R2s in June. It’s now gearing up to do double shifts in Illinois.

InsideEVs

‘A Fitting Farewell’: An Illinois family gave its old farmhouse one final purpose; about 100 firefighters trained inside before it burned

A four-generation family farmhouse in Illinois was given a meaningful final purpose before being demolished. The Kestel family donated the vacant house to the New Lenox Fire Protection District, where nearly 100 firefighters trained in realistic live-fire rescue and firefighting exercises over three days. Although watching the home burn was…

The Times of India

She invented a business, got $41,381 in PPP loans and still won't spend a day in prison

An Illinois woman confessed to fraudulently obtaining government aid via a fake business, netting over forty thousand dollars from two Paycheck Protection Program loans. Her tax returns raised red flags that led to the discovery of the fraudulent activity. Ultimately, she avoided jail time, receiving probation and was ordered to…

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'I will fight tooth and nail,' Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company which had promised free beer if Donald Trump died, said their licence to serve was cancelled

Kirk Bangstad, owner of Wisconsin's Minocqua Brewing Company, has vowed to "fight tooth and nail" after the state revoked his brewery's operating permits. The action follows allegations that the company illegally transported beer from Illinois without the required permits or paying taxes. Bangstad, whose brewery previously made headlines for promising…

The Times of India

Walgreens Store Closures 2026: List of Pharmacy Locations Shutting Down Across the US

Walgreens plans to close fewer than 100 stores in 2026, focusing on underperforming locations due to a strategic shift under new ownership. The broader pharmacy sector faces structural decline.

International Business Times UK

Chicago Bears Moving to Indiana? Here's What Kalshi Market Says

The Chicago Bears are favored to remain in Illinois on Kalshi. A new stadium in Indiana is trending up.

Sports Illustrated

How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds: TV channel and live stream for pre-season friendly today

Reds take on familiar foes in Chicago, Illinois

Evening Standard

In 1933, the US completed a 336-mile waterway across Illinois to carry cargo between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi; decades later, it became a pathway for invasive carp

The ambitious inland waterway project linked the Great Lakes with the Mississippi River, streamlining trade and cargo transportation nationwide. Unexpectedly, this engineering marvel also facilitated the northward invasion of harmful carp species. Today, it stands as an essential barrier against these aquatic threats, transforming commerce while playing a pivotal role…

The Times of India

After two independents removed from the ballot, four candidates remain in general election for Illinois' 4th Congressional District

Four candidates are running in the general election to represent Illinois' 4th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Patty Garcia (D) and Chris Getty, a Democrat running as an independent, lead in media attention, fundraising, and endorsements. Incumbent Jesus Garcia (D) is not running for re-election.

Ballotpedia

Ex-deputy who shot Sonya Massey is denied a request for medical release from prison

Illinois prison officials say the former sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey won't get an early medical release from his two-decade prison sentence

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Travel alert for visa holders in US: Immigration experts say domestic flying has become risky, alarming rise in number of airport arrests

Immigration experts warned against international travel for visa holders for the time being, as several instances of foreigners denied re-entry were reported. But now, the experts are urging people to exercise caution even for domestic travel because several cases of detainment have been reported in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas,…

Ballotpedia

Illinois lawmakers require school districts to provide voter registration opportunities and move RCV task force dates in 2026 session

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on June 1 after passing two election-related bills and one resolution. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the two bills in June and July.

The Economic Times

Jordanian athlete missing status update: Rice University reveals where 24-year-old soccer player with cerebral palsy was found after his mysterious disappearance

Jordanian athlete missing update: The search for the Jordanian athlete missing from Rice University has ended after the 24-year-old soccer player with cerebral palsy was found safe in Illinois. Officials say he traveled there on his own, though the reason for his sudden departure remains under investigation and is yet…

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Wisconsin brewery’s liquor license revoked after allegedly offering ‘free beer, all day long’ on day of Donald Trump’s death: ‘I’m not taking this lying down’

The owner plans to fight it with everything he's got.

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Grocery Coupon Guide

7 App-Only Grocery Prices Illinois Shoppers May Soon Access Offline

If you have walked through a grocery store lately, you have probably noticed bright yellow sale tags with a catch: the discounted price is only valid if you scan a digital barcode or clip a coupon inside the store’s mobile app. For tech-savvy shoppers, it takes a few taps. For…

Medical Daily

CDC Expands Nation's Largest Known Cyclospora Outbreak to Nine States with Nearly 2,000 Sick, and a Second Outbreak Is Now Under Investigation

CDC expanded the Taco Bell Cyclospora outbreak to 9 states July 24. A second separate 72-case outbreak has no identified source. What to know and do now.

Latin Times

New ACLU Report Details Civil Rights Violations, Alleged Abuse During Immigration Enforcement Actions

The report included an in-depth analysis of immigration enforcement operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland and New Mexico. Among its most significant findings was the widespread use of force against individuals.

Clever Dude

10 Auto Repair Estimate Questions to Ask Before Authorizing Work

Before authorizing auto repair work, ask more than, “How much will it cost?” A repair estimate can contain the difference between a manageable bill and a wallet-crushing surprise, especially when the shop discovers another problem after taking the vehicle apart.

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Chicago’s last remaining one-room schoolhouse is getting a $1.6 million rehaul and a new life

Once upon a time, every student learned in one room.

The Independent UK

Trump says Democratic-led states will become ‘ghettos’ because the rich are fleeing high taxes

President Donald Trump warns blue states that ask corporations and higher-income households to make a greater contribution will be left with ‘no people, no money, no hope’

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Illinois woman flirts with man outside Family Dollar. Then he says his Toyota Camry killed the mood: ‘Don’t ignore that red flag’

The flirting took an unexpected turn.

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