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The Cool Down

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Gas use in Illinois buildings and industry must fall at least 50% to hit 2050 goal, study finds

Burning gas to heat homes and other buildings accounts for 17% of the state's emissions.

Illinois · 1d

wjol.com

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District 202 Board Of Education Earns Governance Recognition

The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is again recognizing the District 202 Board of Education for its effective governance practices. District 202 was one of 53 Illinois school districts to earn the School Board Governance Recognition honor for its effective governance behaviors and commitment toward obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead the district.

Illinois · 1d
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Capitol News Illinois

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BJC HealthCare, Aetna agree to extend access for southern Illinois retirees

A one-year deal allows thousands of Illinois retirees to maintain in-network access to BJC HealthCare hospitals and providers.

Illinois · 5h

WEHT/WTVW

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Illinois Secretary of State office accepting youth leadership award nominations

The Illinois Secretary of State's office is accepting nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, which recognizes young Illinoisans aged 18 to 25 for their civic contributions, with submissions due by December 4, 2026.

Illinois · 6h

My Journal Courier

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Veteran-owned Illinois businesses gain support through network

Air Force veteran and AmVets/VFW leader Shawn Miller highlights his growing Illinois veteran-owned and veteran-supported business network.

Illinois · 16h

hoodline.com

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Pritzker Wins Third Term as Illinois Democrats Sweep Senate, Five House Seats

Illinois Democrats had a commanding night at the polls, with JB Pritzker winning a third term as governor and Juliana Stratton capturing the state's open U.S. Senate seat. Down the ballot, Democrats also won all five U.S. House seats that became available through retirements or primary losses, while Chicago's school board races delivered a split verdict for the Chicago Teachers Union.

Illinois · 13h

illinoistimes.com

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Process to select next House speaker underway

Four House Democrats who were instrumental in drafting and circulating a letter last week that successfully called for a new Illinois House speaker issued another letter the next day aimed partly at the now-departing chamber leader and his internal organization: Back off. After noting that House Speaker Chris Welch had...

Illinois · 11h

pulse2.com

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American Water And Essential Utilities Merger Receives Illinois Regulatory Approval Ahead Of Expected 2027 Closing

American Water Works Company and Essential Utilities have received approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission for their proposed all-stock merger, marking another regulatory milestone toward completion of the transaction. The approval represents the fourth favorable state regulatory decision involving the combination, which was originally announced on October 27, 2025. The...

Illinois · 1d

WCIA

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SMTD acquires 25 acres in Springfield for new transportation facility

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon Mass Transit District is planning a new transportation facility, and the agency just acquired 25 acres of land to build it on. The SMTD announced the recent acquisition of property at 250 W. North St. on the south side of Springfield. The agency plans to build a secondary off-street […]

Springfield, IL · 4d

springfieldbusinessjournal.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 · 5d

Q985

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Move Over Turkey! What Some Illinoisans Are Serving Instead

Not everyone in Illinois is basting a turkey this Thanksgiving, and the alternatives might surprise you.

Illinois · 3d

The Telegraph

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Old Farmer's Almanac predicts white Christmas chances for Illinois

Will Illinois see a white Christmas this year? Here's what the Old Farmer's almanac predicts.

Illinois · 3d

25 News Now

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Pritzker to ‘pause’ public events while recovering from outpatient procedure

Illinois · 1d

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 · 3d

25newsnow.com

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Speaker Welch resigns leadership role

PEORIA (25News Now) -Speaker of the House, Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch reportedly resigned from that leadership role on Thursday following summer criticism of the way he handled a sexual harassment case in Springfield. Welch telling our partners at NBC Chicago he will resign that position in the state house.

Springfield, IL · 4d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Gov. Pritzker to undergo medical procedure, pause public events while recovering

Gov. JB Pritzker will undergo an outpatient medical procedure Monday, his office said Friday.

Illinois · 3d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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BJC, Aetna reach one-year agreement for Illinois retirees

People with individual Aetna Medicare Advantage plans should review options during the annual enrollment period, which runs through Dec. 7, 2026.

Illinois · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

My Journal Courier

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A look at what's happening this week around Jacksonville

Events going on in and around Jacksonville during the week ahead.

Jacksonville, IL · 3d