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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...

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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

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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
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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 · 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 · 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 · 4d

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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

chicagoreporter.com

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After the ‘blue wave’: Illinois can’t afford politics as usual

Polls closed in Illinois at 7 p.m., and many voters weren’t even home yet when the Associated Press called the state’s two biggest races. By Wednesday morning, Democrats had won both chambers of Congress and nearly every major contest in Illinois. People are calling it a blue wave,...

Illinois · 5d

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City of Springfield: Glitches kept public comment requests away from clerk

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Almost 24 hours after a Springfield city council meeting ended in raised voices, accusations, and general chaos, the city said a communications glitch kept two people’s requests for public comment time from reaching the clerk’s office. That’s the tl;dr version of the city’s statement, issued late Thursday.

Springfield, IL · 4d

The House Take

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An installer replaced the furnace but left the air conditioner boxed. An Illinois court upheld a $2,500 repayment.

An Illinois property owner paid to replace a failed furnace and add central air conditioning to a rental house in January 2023. The furnace went in. The air conditioner stayed in its box in the garage, and the dispute eventually produced an order to return the unit and repay $2,500.

Illinois · 3d

The Center Square

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Illinois Quick Hits: Feds say Ammons charges shouldn't be dismissed

(The Center Square) – In response to a motion filed by the lawyers of state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, calling for the dismissal of her charges related to an alleged kickback scheme siphoning taxpayer funds directed to nonprofits in her district employing her daughter, alongside improper use of campaign funds, government lawyers say the charges should stand.

Illinois · 3d

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$14.5B in questionable Medicaid payments out of New York: Report

WASHINGTON (TNN) — New York paid $14.5 billion in Medicaid claims without proper verification that patients received the care billed, according to a report discussed by Rachel O’Brien, deputy public policy editor for OpenTheBooks. The findings raise questions about the state’s safeguards against improper payments, waste and fraud.

Texas · 3d

taylorvilledailynews.com

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IHSA Announces 24 Proposed Constitution and By-law Changes

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has received 24 proposals that could amend its Constitution and By-laws during the 2026-27 legislative cycle. The proposals were submitted by principals and official representatives of IHSA member schools. The IHSA Legislative Commission’s initial review was scheduled for Monday, November 2. The proposals...

Illinois · 3d

wgel.com

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Stratton Is New Illinois Senator

Illinois’ lieutenant governor is the state’s newest United States senator. Democrat Juliana Stratton received almost 61 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s general election win over two opponents. The 61-year-old Chicago resident joins fellow Democrat Tammy Duckworth as the two senators representing Illinois. She is a lawyer...

Illinois · 3d