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Illinois farmers are making up to $200,000 a year without growing more crops as solar companies offer long-term leases worth up to $2,000 per acre

Illinois farmers have long relied on corn and soybean harvests to generate income, but a growing number are now finding an equally profitable opportunity without planting additional crops. Renewable energy developers are offering long-term leases to build utility-scale solar farms, with payments reaching as much as $2,000 per acre each…

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'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality.

Benzinga

‘Phantom Twist’ drone spins so fast that it is nearly invisible — flying device adds motion blur to the real world

Researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois have built a drone that rotates so fast it is cloaked by motion blur.

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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped…

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Meet Anderson Taylor, the 9-year-old dinosaur lover who turned his fossil collection into a museum and became the world’s youngest curator

Anderson Taylor, aged nine, became the world's youngest male museum curator. He opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum in Illinois in August 2024. The museum showcases fossils, minerals, and natural history specimens collected over years. A visit to Scotland inspired Anderson to pursue his lifelong passion for dinosaurs. He now…

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Dinosaur-loving nine-year-old boy recognised by Guinness World Records as youngest museum curator

Anderson Taylor of Cambridge, Illinois has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the youngest museum curator in the world.

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Illinois Will Finally Stop Stripping People of Their Home Equity—3 Years After the Supreme Court Outlawed It

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that promises property owners will receive the surplus proceeds when the government seizes their home to satisfy a tax debt.

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Illinois Police Reveal Teen Suspect Was Related to Victims in Deadly East St. Louis Family Attack

Two teenagers have been arrested following a targeted family attack in East St. Louis, leaving five dead and two injured. The suspects are related to the victims, intensifying the tragedy.

International Business Times UK

JB Pritzker to White House: 'Racism Doesn't Make You Tough. It Just Makes You a Racist'

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) criticized the White House in a social media post, arguing that leaders should prioritize empathy and compassion over policies or rhetoric he described as cruel and racially motivated.

Benzinga

Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks Have Spread Across Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio, and Now They Are in Suburban Parks and Backyards

Blacklegged ticks carrying Lyme disease are now found in all 88 Ohio counties and nearly all Indiana counties. 2026 CAPC forecast flags Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio as expanding risk zones.

Medical Daily

Two teens arrested after five members of family killed in Illinois shooting

Suspects, aged 15 and 16, taken into custody but not formally charged in ‘targeted mass shooting’ in East St Louis

The Guardian - US

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling

A federal appeals court has upheld an Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons

The Independent UK

Ohio Has 177 Cyclospora Cases in 43 Counties, and Standard Lab Tests Are Missing It

Ohio has 177 Cyclospora cases in 43 counties; Michigan has 708. Standard stool tests miss this parasite. Here's what symptoms to watch for and what to tell your doctor.

Medical Daily

This State Just Passed Sweeping New E-Bike Legislation. Here's What It All Means.

E-bike laws are, at best, confusing, so the state of Illinois drafted and passed new legislation aimed to clarify things for multiple types of micromobility vehicles.

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The Conversation

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber.

Medical Daily

Cyclospora Outbreak Now Spans Multiple States with More Than 700 Cases in Michigan Alone

Cyclospora cases hit 718 in Michigan and 100+ in New York, Illinois, and North Carolina. Ohio and Indiana also reporting surges. No source found. Here's what to do now.

The Independent UK

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs the country’s strongest AI regulation bill

Under the new law, AI model developers are required to publish a framework detailing how they identify and assess ‘catastrophic risk’

International Business Times UK

White House Blasts JB Pritzker as a 'Slob' and 'Incompetent' After Governor Claims Donald Trump Has Dementia

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker accuses President Trump of dementia symptoms, prompting a strong rebuttal from the White House, which defends Trump's health and criticises Pritzker's claims.

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What to Expect From Illinois Tool Works' Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Illinois Tool Works is scheduled to release its second-quarter results soon, and analysts predict a single-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Latin Times

Chicago Day Laborers Say Immigration Crackdown Is Costing Them Jobs and Income: Report

Advocacy groups have responded by creating support systems at hiring corners sending volunteers to distribute coffee, food, transit cards and Know Your Rights materials

The Economic Times

Explosive diarrhea illness spreads across US: New York, Texas, Illinois among hardest-hit states as CDC investigates parasite cases. Check full list of affected places

Explosive diarrhea parasite illness: A parasitic illness causing severe diarrhea is spreading across 17 US states, with over 145 cases reported and 20 hospitalizations. New York leads in infections, followed by Texas and Illinois. Health officials are investigating potential links to contaminated produce, though no specific source is identified. Symptoms…

Medical Daily

Cyclospora Cases Are Climbing in New York, Illinois, and Texas as Doctors Warn It Is Often Misdiagnosed

CDC confirms 145 Cyclospora cases in 17 states. NY, IL, and TX lead case counts. Doctors warn standard stool cultures miss this parasite — specific testing is required.

The Independent UK

Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations

Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct

Golf Monthly

John Deere Classic 2026 Tee Times And Pairings: Round One And Two

The PGA Tour heads to Illinois for the John Deere Classic on Independence Day weekend. Check out the tee times for the first and second rounds at TPC Deere Run

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Illinois LIHEAP Runs Longer: 5 Utility Dates Seniors Need

Utility bills do not wait for the perfect moment, and neither does financial stress when temperatures swing across Illinois. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly known as LIHEAP, offers a critical safety net for eligible households through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

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