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Illinois sends search and rescue team to Texas to help with flood relief. What to know
Illinois sent an Urban Search and Rescue team to Texas to assist with operations related to the state's deadly flooding. Find ...
2,600 hot dogs will fall from the sky during Illinois baseball game. Here’s why
Rain may be in the forecast for an Illinois baseball team’s July 22 game — but it won’t be just water falling from the sky.
Illinois among 24 states suing Trump administration over frozen education funding
The attorneys general said an expected $219 million in federal education funding used to pay for after-school and summer ...
Attorneys ask for release of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan as they appeal conviction
Madigan was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison​, following his conviction on bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.
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Illinois Bet on Solar to Meet Its Climate Goals. Trump Has the Industry in His Crosshairs
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans earlier this month curtailed federal tax incentives for the solar energy ...
Black bear spotted in Illinois counties. How to react to charges from black vs brown bears
A black bear has been spotted in Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties. Here's how to keep yourself safe from bear encounters.
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9 hurt after tour van crashes into electrical pole in McHenry, Illinois, fire officials say
Nine people were injured Saturday night after a tour van crashed in McHenry, Illinois. Around 7:20 p.m., the McHenry Township ...
Former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan asks to remain free on bond pending appeal
Madigan’s attorneys say the 83-year-old politician isn’t a flight risk and that there are complex legal issues which, if resolved in his favor, will require a new trial.