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Former Governor Rod R. Blagojevich talks midterm election results, new book

PEORIA (25News Now) - Former Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich says the Republican Party in Illinois must rethink its political identity and strengthen its appeal to working-class voters following another round of statewide election losses Tuesday. In a one-on-one interview with 25News on Wednesday, Blagojevich, a Democrat who has become...

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This Overlooked State Park In Illinois Is A Fisherman And Kayaker Dream Come True Every Time

Illinois has a habit of hiding its best stuff in plain sight, and Sangchris Lake State Park in Rochester is one of the finest examples of that habit. You’ve probably driven through central Illinois without giving it much credit, and that’s a mistake worth correcting as soon as possible.

Rochester, IL · 16h

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Illinois State Police To Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Marion, Hamilton, Effingham, and Wabash counties during November. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires all vehicle passengers (front and back) to be buckled up!

Wabash County, IL · 12h

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Meet Coraline — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week is a very pretty young girl who loves people. Coraline is a mixed breed girl but there might be some Husky in her because she is very striking with one brown eye and one blue eye. She’s gentle and easy to walk. At our recent outdoor adoption event she was calm and easy going while meeting people including families with kids. This very nice girl is available for foster, foster to adopt and adoption.

Springfield, IL · 23h

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Illinois Joint Lands On Global List Of 50 Best Burgers On Earth

One Illinois joint made a list of the 50 best burgers on Earth, rubbing elbows with Tokyo and Dublin.

Illinois · 21h

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Meet Perry — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Introducing Perry!. This purry brown tabby charmer is approximately 14 months old. He arrived as an unchipped stray August 29 and has become a staff and volunteer favorite. This affectionate sweetheart is going to melt your heart upon first meeting, so bring a carrier with you!

Springfield, IL · 22h

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Planning for the Future of the Family Farm

The future of a family farm is shaped by the conversations, decisions, and planning made long before ownership changes hands. Succession and estate planning play an important role in shaping what comes next; however, keeping a farm in operation may not always be a matter of passing it down to the next generation, reports Annie Hadden, Illinois Livestock Development Group Director of Livestock Development:

Illinois · 1d

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Illinois Deputy Governor urges passing tariff refunds for Americans

Deputy Governor Andy Manar is urging Democrats to pass legislation that would refund unlawfully collected tariffs directly to consumers and restore funding for various social programs.

Illinois · 17h

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Central Illinois Weather Alert: Freezing Lows Near 25 This Weekend

Springfield, IL – A cold front moving into central Illinois Friday will bring a noticeable drop in temperatures, with overnight lows potentially falling into the mid-20s and near-freezing conditions developing across the region this weekend.

Illinois · 22h

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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 · 6h

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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 · 6h

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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 · 2h

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Instant Reaction: Rochester Volleyball Talks Sectional Championship Victory

We spoke with Rochester head coach Kallie Green and senior Cami Berberet after the Rockets’ two set sweep over Williamsville championship. This was the Game of the Week!

Rochester, IL · 17h

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Southern Illinois Has 8 Small-Town Diners Worth The Long Drive For Breakfast Alone

Some of the best mornings start with a plain little building you almost drive right past. You walk in hungry, grab a booth, and suddenly the bacon, biscuits, and coffee turn an ordinary trip into a story you keep telling. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet breakfast spots, tucked...

Southern Illinois, IL · 21h

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Illinois Metra Alert Today: Riders Must Sign Up for New System

Metra's old email alert system shuts down Thursday as a new text and email notification service launches.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Springfield charities make an impact for nutritious food for moms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A couple of fun fund-raisers will lead to nutritious meals for women who really need them: new and expectant mothers. Make an Impact Thursday donated $29,400 to Central Counties Health Centers via Central Illinois Foodbank. The money will go “quite a ways,” said the health center’s director of community engagement, Donna Reeves (pictured, third from left). “The foodbank knows how to stretch those pennies.”

Springfield, IL · 20h

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Where to Find Spirit Christmas Stores in Illinois This Year

If you were ready for the holidays the day after Halloween, you are probably super stoked about Spirit Christmas stores opening in Illinois. Unfortunately, Rockford isn't getting one in 2026, but considering how popular Spirit Halloween has become, I wouldn't be surprised if Spirit Christmas eventually made its way to the Stateline.

Illinois · 1d

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Juliana Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in national politics

When Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is sworn in as a U.S. senator in January, Illinois will become the first state with two women of color serving simultaneously. Stratton, Illinois’ first Black lieutenant governor, will also become the sixth Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate and the second from the state.

Illinois · 1d

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Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 in Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina face new work rules and twice-yearly renewals starting in 2027

Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 in Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina must show 80 hours a month of work or approved activity, or in four of the five states $580 in monthly income, and renew coverage twice a year starting in 2027. Each state agency has set its own calendar, and […] The post Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 in Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina face new work rules and twice-yearly renewals starting in 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

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