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Is The Lincoln Museum Gift Shop Worth A Trip On Its Own? Springfield Locals Say Yes

Some of the best stops in Illinois are the ones you almost walk right past. I went looking for a quick souvenir and left with a story, a handful of postcards, and a real urge to come back. The little shop I found felt less like a store and more...

Springfield, IL · 1d
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The Money Overview

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Illinois Medicare enrollees whose $0 drug plans rise to $6 to $23 a month in 2027 can get free counseling before Dec. 7

Illinois Medicare enrollees in some Part D drug plans are facing premiums of $6 to $23 a month for 2027, up from $0, according to the Illinois Department on Aging. Free one-on-one counseling is available through the state’s Senior Health Insurance Program, known as SHIP, at 1-800-252-8966, and Medicare open enrollment closes Dec. 7. “Some […] The post Illinois Medicare enrollees whose $0 drug plans rise to $6 to $23 a month in 2027 can get free counseling before Dec. 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Illinois · 1d

WCIA

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Springfield Police investigating fight at Lanphier High School; employee on leave

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A staff member at Lanphier High School in Springfield is on administrative leave after the school district said they were involved in a fight between students Thursday afternoon. A spokesperson with the Springfield School District said that school security and administrative staff responded to an “altercation involving three students” in a […]

Springfield, IL · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

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8 Things Illinois Workers Are Legally Owed That Most Never Ask For

Quit your job in Illinois, and the vacation days you’ve earned don’t just disappear. State law treats them as wages. That’s the kind of thing you might never think to ask your employer about. Here’s what Illinois workers are legally owed that most never ask for.

Illinois · 2d
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The Coconut Mama

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Illinois Buc-ee’s rumors take a major hit after “conservative” comment

Illinois Buc-ee’s rumors have a less hopeful answer than they did a few months ago. An earlier look at why Illinois remains off the Buc-ee’s map found plenty of logical…

Illinois · 2d

The State Journal-Register

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Springfield among the 'rattiest cities' in the US, new report finds

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Springfield ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S., according to one recent list. The capital city did not make the top 10, but it made the top 50 in Orkin's Rattiest Cities list . Springfield ranks 29th, having jumped 8 spots on the list since last year. Chicago holds the second spot on the list. Orkin determined the rattiest cities by tracking all new residential rodent treatments from August 2025 to August 2026, which the company says offers a snapshot of the cities with the highest levels of rat and mice treatment activity. More: Top 5 elementary and middle schools in Springfield The top 10 Here are the rattiest cities in the U.S., according to the company: Los Angeles Chicago New York San Francisco Washington, D.C. Detroit Cleveland Denver Philadelphia Baltimore "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," the ranking reads. "From residential neighborhoods to bustling commercial corridors, the same features that make the city attractive to millions of people can also provide rodents with plenty of opportunities to find the resources they need to survive." Tom Ackerman covers breaking

Springfield, IL · 2d

newschannel20.com

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Chatham Fire Department battles afternoon multi-family house fire

CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Chatham Fire Department was called to a house fire around 1:30 on November 5 in the 1600 Block of Magnolia Drive in Chatham. When firefighters got there, they found the single-story, multi-family home engulfed in heavy flames which were showing from the first floor and attic. Firefighters immediately began to search the house and worked to suppress the fire.

Chatham, IL · 2d

illinoislawyernow.com

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Possible Defenses for a Drug Manufacturing Charge in Illinois

Defending against drug manufacturing charges in Illinois often involves focusing on how police obtained their evidence, what you knew, and whether your actions count as manufacturing under Illinois law. Even if police find drugs or equipment, prosecutors still have to prove that you were involved in making or preparing the drugs. If you are facing charges in 2026, our DuPage County drug manufacturing defense lawyers can review the evidence and help you build a defense.

Illinois · 1d

travelinglifestyle.net

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Dangerous Freeze Warnings Issued for 157 Counties in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas as Temperatures Plunge

Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories cover 157 counties across Missouri, Illinois and Kansas as a cold front ushers in the coldest air of the fall so far. The National Weather Service offices in Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis and Paducah say temperatures will fall to or below freezing early Saturday, Nov. 7.

Missouri · 2d

The Center Square

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Pritzker, IBM unveil quantum computer fueled by state taxpayers

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new quantum computer in Chicago will bring jobs to Illinois, after state taxpayers provided $25 million for the project. State and local officials joined administrators from the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at the unveiling of the IBM Quantum System Two at Hyde Park Labs in Chicago on Friday. Pritzker said quantum means companies investing billions of dollars and creating thousands of jobs. “Scientific innovation is hugely important and the results of it are as well. It’s also really important that this is an economic boom for the state of Illinois,” the governor said. The public-private project includes a $25 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. In a statement to investors, IBM said it generated $67.5 billion in revenue and delivered $14.7 billion in free cash flow last year, the company’s highest free flow cash margin in reported history. Officials said the System Two would relocate to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park when the facility opens on Chicago’s Southeast Side. Illinois, Cook County and Chicago governments have provided hundreds of millions of dollars in tax incentives for companies to operate at

Chicago, IL · 2d

supertalk929.com

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Authorities looking for answers after Jacob Morley escape and capture

Authorities are piecing together the nine-day escape of convicted murderer Jacob Morley, who was recaptured on Interstate 70 near Kansas City. Authorities are now trying to figure out how a convicted murderer evaded a multi-state manhunt for over a week. Police say the twenty-eight-year-old slipped through a fence at a West Tennessee prison complex on October twenty-fifth. Investigators are now tracing his path through Illinois and Missouri. Officials revealed Morley holed up in a rural hunting shed, stole two trucks, wrote an apologetic note, and acquired three firearms before being tracked by roadside license plate readers. Multiple agencies are now reviewing security vulnerabilities to ensure a similar escape never happens again.

Illinois · 2d

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Glenwood Titans Take Second at State Cross Country

The Glenwood Titans took second place on a tiebreaker in the 2A girls state cross country state finals on Saturday. Ali Londrigan finished second while Sophie Rentmeister also picked up all state honors in sixth.

Chatham, IL · 1d

The Money Overview

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About 5,000 Illinois state retirees in Aetna’s TRAIL Medicare Advantage plan keep BJC HealthCare in network for 2027 under a one-year agreement

Illinois state retirees in Aetna’s TRAIL Medicare Advantage plan will keep BJC HealthCare in network for 2027 under a one-year agreement, even though BJC leaves Aetna’s and Anthem’s other Medicare Advantage plans on Jan. 1. Illinois’ Central Management Services estimates about 5,000 plan members are affected. The deal covers the state’s group plan only, not […] The post About 5,000 Illinois state retirees in Aetna’s TRAIL Medicare Advantage plan keep BJC HealthCare in network for 2027 under a one-year agreement appeared first on The Money Overview .

Illinois · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Illinois Restaurant Serves Holiday Meals Beneath A Giant Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree stands right in the middle of a department store dining room, rising so high it nearly brushes the ceiling. People book tables months ahead just to eat lunch under it. The room itself dates back to 1907. The walls are covered in walnut paneling, and crystal chandeliers...

Chicago, IL · 16h

capitolcitynow.com

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Springfield could have a place for you to rehab

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – You don’t need to be in the hospital anymore, but you are not ready to go home. That is where the Rehabilitation Institute of Springfield would come in, if it’s built on the city’s west side. “They are seeking (state)...

Springfield, IL · 20h

Agriculture Online

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More Than 3,200 Acres of Illinois Farmland Head to Auction in November

More than 3,200 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Illinois during November 2026. Listings span 19 counties and range from 27 to 375 acres. Here’s a closer look at three notable sales. Grundy County. A 140-acre farm in Grundy County, northeast Illinois, was offered in a...

Illinois · 2d

The Money Overview

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Illinois renters signing leases from Jan. 1, 2027 cannot be charged more than $50 to apply for an apartment unless a third-party background check actually costs more

Illinois landlords cannot charge more than $50 for a rental application on leases signed from Jan. 1, 2027, unless a third-party background check costs more than that and the landlord can show the actual bill. The cap covers background-check charges bundled into the application. Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3564 at the end of […] The post Illinois renters signing leases from Jan. 1, 2027 cannot be charged more than $50 to apply for an apartment unless a third-party background check actually costs more appeared first on The Money Overview .

Illinois · 1d

thenerdstash.com

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Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch Slammed After Claiming He’ll Step Down as Caucus Leader Due to ‘Democratic Mutiny’: ‘Surprised he lasted as long as he did’

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch recently announced that he will leave his role as caucus leader in 2027. The announcement came soon after what the Illinois Democrat described as a “mutiny,” motivated by his perceived inability to address sexual harassment allegations against former state Rep. Harry Benton.

Illinois · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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12 Lesser-Known Illinois Lakefront Restaurants Locals Fiercely Protect

Stained-glass windows and grilled octopus share a room at one lakefront restaurant in Illinois, because the building used to be a church. I read that detail twice. Then I went looking for more places like it. It turns out the smaller lakes around the state hold a surprising lineup. One...

Illinois · 2d

illinoistimes.com

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Hotel files petition to convert to apartments

The owners of MainStay Suites on South Dirksen Parkway have filed a zoning petition with the city of Springfield for a permit to convert the extended-stay hotel into apartments. Hazur Hospitality is seeking to turn the 109 hotel units in the property at 3185 S. Dirksen Parkway into 109 apartments,...

Springfield, IL · 2d