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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Blasts Trump Over Air Force One 'Decoy' Scheme: 'He Could Have Warned' Reporters

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker accuses Trump of putting reporters in harm's way after he secretly switched planes amid an alleged Iranian threat.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Chicago hit by severe storms as 500,000+ lose power, flights halted

Chicago and parts of the wider Midwest were hit by severe storms on Tuesday, leaving more than 500,000 customers without power, grounding flights and causing widespread damage across Illinois and north-western Indiana.

The Times of India · Aug 12

Former veteran and firefighter allegedly falls into coma and suffers brain damage after one fateful meal at Illinois restaurant

Joe Belgio was allegedly in a coma for months after eating raw food.

We Got This Covered · Aug 11

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Scientists Found a Weird Way to Make French Fries Healthier, and Yes, You Still Get Fries

University of Illinois research found that microwave-assisted frying cuts oil uptake in French fries. The catch is that microwaves alone make them soggy.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

Chicago’s industrial wetlands were written off for decades, but scientists found a large colony of endangered black-crowned night herons nesting there

For most of the twentieth century, the marshland tucked into Chicago's Calumet region was treated as little more than industrial leftover space, a stretch of land scarred by heavy manufacturing, solid waste dumping and decades of altered water flow. Few people expected anything to thrive there. Yet buried among the…

The Times of India · Aug 11

JB Pritzker Demands Big Oil Return 'Windfall Profits' as Iran’s Hormuz Demands Threaten Another Gas Price Spike

Gov. Jay Robert ‘JB’ Pritzker (D-IL) has demanded that oil companies like Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX), ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. (NYSE:XOM), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and others commit to returning Iran war-induced profits to consumers.

Benzinga · Aug 10

Are Todd and Theo Sabatini Found? What We Know About the Search for Missing Father and 22-Month-Old Son

Todd Sabatini and his son Theo went missing after a walk in McHenry, Illinois, prompting a multi-state search. They were later found safe, though not immediately identified by name.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

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Flagrant Foul, Bloodied Lip, and Sophie Cunningham in the Spotlight as WNBA's Trans-Athletes Fight Boils Over

A hard foul on Sophie Cunningham reopens the WNBA's transgender-athletes fight — a fine, a locked account, a VP's praise, and a rematch already looming.

Latin Times · Aug 9

How Much Is ICE Costing the U.S. Economy? LA Put a Dollar Figure on Immigration Enforcement Raids

LA County spent months quantifying ICE enforcement's economic toll. Houston and Chicago haven't — but the scattered data tells its own story.

Latin Times · Aug 9

A Chicago Area Fire Department Joins a 30 Year Study Tracking Cancer Risk in Illinois Firefighters

Oak Park firefighters have joined a University of Illinois study tracking cancer risk with annual blood and urine testing over three decades.

Medical Daily · Aug 9

Illinois man DoorDashes for months at night and weekends while juggling a full time job to buy $6500 dream engagement ring. Then it happens

He brought his followers along with him.

We Got This Covered · Aug 8

Illinois woman’s IKEA shopping trip turns deadly when she allegedly finds the most shocking thing in her 2yo’s meal from the store restaurant

"This could have ended a lot worse."

We Got This Covered · Aug 7

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.

Euronews · Aug 7

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 · Aug 6

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Benzinga · Aug 5

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.

The Times of India · Aug 5

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…

InsideEVs · Aug 5

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.

The Times of India · Aug 4

‘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…

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The Economic Times · Aug 4

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…

The Times of India · Aug 4

'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…

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

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.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 2

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

Reds take on familiar foes in Chicago, Illinois

The Times of India · Aug 1

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…

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

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.

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