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Is Illinois about to shrink? 45 counties have now approved measures to secede the state — all because of Chicago

Illinois’ loss could be Indiana’s gain.

Illinois · 1d

takingthekids.com

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The Secret Illinois Buffet That Locals Try To Hide From Outsiders

A truck stop restaurant that started in 1928 as a garage selling sandwiches is still serving an all-you-can-eat buffet today. That alone deserves a second look. The buffet starts at 6 AM. Breakfast favorites, comfort-food classics, and rotating dishes fill the line, with a soup and salad station waiting nearby.

Illinois · 2d
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My Journal Courier

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Man gets 15 years in federal prison after Jacksonville drug raid

A Springfield man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after methamphetamine and fentanyl were found in a Jacksonville raid.

Jacksonville, IL · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Old-School Illinois Butcher Shop Still Cuts From Hanging Cattle And Makes Over 80 Sausages

A carved wooden pig head hands out your number at the door. That’s how your visit starts at one of the most beloved butcher counters in Illinois. The kitchen behind the counter turns out more than 80 kinds of sausages and brats. A smokehouse adds more than 10 kinds of homemade bacon to the lineup.

Chicago, IL · 2d
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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 · 2d

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 · 2d

We Are Illinois

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Illinois Rings In 2027 With New Rules On Rent, Groceries And Medical Bills

New year, new rules: Illinois renters get fee transparency, grocery shoppers get coupon alternatives, and families get a break on medical liens.

Illinois · 5h

hoodline.com

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Illinois Man Gets 45 Years for Beating Gary Liquor Store Customer to Death

Lewis, an Illinois man, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, with none of the term suspended to parole, after pleading guilty to killing 52-year-old Shantwoin Jones outside a Gary liquor store. Jones died from blunt-force trauma after being attacked with a tree branch behind Economy Package Liquors at 5150 Broadway, according to a report.

Gary, IN · 1d

thenerdstash.com

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Illinois Residents Take Viral Joke Seriously and Gather to Push The Bean 7 Inches to the Left to Free Imaginary Man Inside: ‘Very Ant-Like Behavior’

Residents in Illinois took an internet joke to another level after hundreds of people gathered in Chicago to push a giant metal bean seven inches to the left. Their mission was apparently to free an imaginary man the internet has long joked is trapped inside the famous sculpture. The gathering...

Chicago, IL · 5h

foxillinois.com

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New medical facility could be coming to Springfield’s west side

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A new medical facility is in the works for the west side of Springfield. Memorial Health and Encompass Health are starting a new partnership for a rehabilitation facility. The 60-bed hospital will focus on helping patients after strokes, brain injuries, and other medical issues. Officials said...

Springfield, IL · 2d

Belleville News-Democrat

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Meteor shower may bring ‘incredible fireballs.' When to watch in Illinois

An upcoming meteor shower peaking over Illinois soon is known for producing bright fireballs, and the ideal viewing period will be longer than usual. The Northern Taurids peak around Wednesday to Thursday , but the longer peak means any night the second week of November will offer good viewing opportunities, AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Lada told the News-Democrat in a recent email. “Unlike most meteor showers that peak over the course of one or two nights, both of the Taurids have longer, drawn out peaks that last about a week,” Lada said. The Southern Taurids peaked in early November. Because the Northern Taurids have a longer peak, Lada advised stargazers to choose the night with the best weather to stargaze. For Belleville stargazers, Monday night is expected to be clear, while Tuesday night is forecast to be mostly clear , according to the National Weather Service St. Louis office. Wednesday night has a slight chance of thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy skies expected, while Thursday night should be partly cloudy. Friday and Saturday nights are expected to bring mostly clear skies. “The Taurids are also known for producing fireballs, which are incredibly bright meteors that can briefly be as bright as a

Illinois · 3h

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Pepperballs fired at close range inside Illinois jail cells, investigation finds

A new investigation finds officers at some Illinois jails are repeatedly firing chemical irritant-filled pepperballs at inmates inside their cells. An investigative reporter with the Illinois Answers Project joins us with the findings.

Illinois · 4h

USA TODAY

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Unbeaten Illinois high school football team loses playoff game on inadvertent whistle

An improbable touchdown appeared to keep one of Illinois' top high school program’s postseason hopes alive on Friday night. Then an unusual call changed everything. Trailing by four in the closing seconds of the game on Nov. 6, Antioch's (IL) Chance Verden came up with an improbable reception off of a bobbled catch that appeared to give the Sequoits the win and one of the best plays of the season. However, as Antioch celebrated, the referees gathered and the touchdown was overturned as the refs ruled that there was inadvertent whistle, which blew the play dead before Verden came up with the catch and later found the end zone. Despite pleas from the Sequoits’ side, the referees came to the agreement that the whistle was blown, signaling the play was dead before it actually was. Antioch was given the ball at the spot of the catch instead of the touchdown and one untimed down to convert. That one opportunity did not go the Sequoits’ way. UNREAL: 5A #1 Antioch has a miracle Hail Mary win taken away by an inadvertent whistle. Down 32-28 with only time for one play, Chance Verden catches a live bobble for what everyone believed to

Illinois · 1d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Gov. Pritzker calls on congress to enact over 200 changes

ILLINOIS—Governor JB Pritzker wasted no time in presenting over two hundred policy proposals to consider for the congress being sworn in this January. “The American people have given them a clear mandate and an urgent responsibility to repair the damage,” said JB Pritzker, Illinois Governor. “The work of fulfilling that responsibility and fighting for a better future it need to begin immediately.”

Illinois · 5h

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Trial underway for man accused of killing Chatham woman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The trial for a Springfield man accused of killing a Chatham woman is underway. Edward Massey is charged with second-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of drugs in connection with the death of 36-year-old ReKeea Jackson-Mason. Jackson-Mason was pronounced dead in July...

Springfield, IL · 4h

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

unearththevoyage.com

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Wander Shelves Of Vintage Records At These 8 Illinois Shops Where Crate Diggers Lose Hours

Some of the best afternoons start with a plain storefront and a bin of records nobody has touched in years. Across Illinois, small shops tucked into old neighborhoods and quiet downtowns hold stacks of vinyl, tapes, and forgotten treasures waiting for patient hands. You walk in planning a quick look,...

Illinois · 2d

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 · 1d

Siliconera Nandemo

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llinois Woman eats a Milky Way. Then she notices something different—and disturbing: ‘I can’t even eat it anymore’

'Making me throw up fr.'

Springfield, IL · 7h

claimspages.com

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Illinois Roofing Company to Pay $700K in Workplace Harassment Settlement

Monday, November 9th, 2026 — An Illinois roofing contractor has agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit involving allegations of racial and sexual harassment, including repeated misconduct by a company vice president and management's failure to address employee complaints. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced...

Illinois · 7h