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From Illinois governor to federal prison: Rod Blagojevich tells all in new book

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is revisiting the corruption scandal that sent him to prison, sharing his side of the story and why he maintains he was framed.

Illinois · 3d
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everafterinthewoods.com

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Most Illinois Families Have Never Heard Of These 6 Small-Town Museums That Charge Nothing To Enter

A 1926 Ford dealership in Illinois now shows off old farm equipment right next to fancy dresses. Nobody at the door asks you to buy a ticket, either. That one detail sent me hunting for more free museums in small Illinois towns. I found a tiny farming hamlet with a dazzling gem and fossil collection, plus a restored French fort near the Mississippi River.

Illinois · 1d
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Historic Springfield firehouse to celebrate 100 Years with rededication ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A century after its construction, historic Springfield Firehouse No. 2 will be officially rededicated. The event will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at 212 S. Second Street in Downtown Springfield. The ceremony is meant to celebrate the building's rich history and...

Springfield, IL · 6h
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Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Planning Ahead for the Holiday Season

While you prepare your Thanksgiving menu, you can start to shift into overall holiday spirit (however you choose) this weekend. Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana. Well, C-U families… it is holiday time. Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving already, others...

Champaign, IL · 1d
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Bloomington-Normal Jaycees trim the 2026 holiday parade route, skipping Normal

The annual Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Holiday Parade is aiming to make participation easier by shortening the route for its 96th year. The parade used to go from Kingsley Junior High School to Downtown Bloomington, travelling through Bloomington and Normal for two and a half miles. Now, the parade will go from...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

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Families Explore A Free Illinois Museum Where Lincoln’s Law Office Still Stands Upstairs

Some of the best history lessons in Illinois hide inside buildings you could easily walk right past. Picture a plain brick block on a busy downtown corner, and then picture climbing upstairs to the very room where a young lawyer named Abraham Lincoln once worked on his cases. It feels...

Springfield, IL · 2d

nprillinois.org

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In 'Elusive Victory,' the Equal Rights Amendment fight grinds to a halt in Illinois

The Equal Rights Amendment enshrines equal protection under the law regardless of sex. Or, it would have, if it was ratified. Illinois became a battleground state in the fight to get the ill-fated amendment through Congress in the 1970s and '80s. Historian and author Mark DePue sat down with Local Edition to discuss his new book chronicling the era, "Elusive Victory: The Equal Rights Amendment Fight in Illinois."

Illinois · 7h

WCIA

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Community Spotlight: Faith Church Holiday Bazaar

FAIRMOUNT, Ill. (WCIA) — Faith Church in Fairmount is kicking off the holiday season with its fifth annual Holiday Bazaar. Organizers Leanna Bolden and Quinn Rademacher came on The Morning Show to preview the event, which will have 47 vendors selling everything from baked goods to woodworking, 3D printing, art and more. They said the […]

Fairmount, IL · 20h

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Avengers Doomsday Lands Before The Holidays With IMAX Cinematography. Illinois Theaters Equipped With Infinity Vision Technology Provide The Brighter, Larger Screens This Film Needs

Avengers Doomsday drops before Christmas, and it was shot on IMAX cameras. If you're planning to catch it, Infinity Vision theaters in the area give you the full experience with bigger screens and brighter picture than standard auditoriums.

Illinois · 4h

smilepolitely.com

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The Weekender: November 13-15

Celebrate flauta Friday, Maize on Neil, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., $10. It’s flauta Friday, or at least I’m saying it should be. This town has a lot of good flautas, and my favorites are the potato and queso ones at Maize. It’s one of four kinds of flautas at The Station and the new Neil Street location, and practically there’s no excuse not to get crunchin’ on Maize’s deep-fried handmade corn tortillas every Friday. (AB)

Champaign, IL · 1d

Daily Illini

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Herendeen tees it up for one more year at Illinois

Senior Max Herendeen, the No. 1 player in the NCAA Division I rankings, announced Thursday on Instagram that he will return to Illinois next fall for a fifth season. “I’m not ready for this journey to end in the spring,” Herendeen wrote on Instagram. Herendeen credited his three...

Champaign, IL · 19h

macaronikid.com

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Holiday Family Fun Guide Presented by McLean County Museum of History

Looking for the best Winter events and holiday fun in McLean County for 2026? We've got you covered! From dazzling light displays and Santa visits to holiday parades, tree lightings, festive markets, and free family activities, there's plenty to celebrate this season. Macaroni KID Bloomington-Normal is your guide to Christmas...

Mclean County, IL · 1d

DMR News

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Author Nia Simms Hall Announces Expanded Self-Love Literacy Initiative Following “Why Not Me” Book Signing Event

Author Nia Simms Hall is expanding the educational reach of her children’s book, Why Not Me, following a community book signing event held on October 10, 2026, at the Stey-Nevant Public Library in Farrell, Pennsylvania. Building on her commitment to childhood confidence, literacy, and self-acceptance, Hall has developed structured self-love curricula based on the book […]

Farrell, PA · 15h

capitolcitynow.com

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Woo Hoo! ‘Simpsons’ writers to talk Saturday in Springfield — yes, THIS Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – “Is Springfield America?” The answer could be found this Saturday, in this Springfield, thanks to three of the writers of “The Simpsons” — one of whom is a presidential candidate. Writers Bill Odenkirk, Josh Weinstein, and Dan Greaney...

Springfield, IL · 3d

My Journal Courier

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Lincoln Courting Couch to be loaned to Indiana museum

Springfield Art Association is rearranging the seating at its Edwards Place headquarters, loaning its Lincoln Courting Couch to Indiana State Museum for an upcoming exhibit.

Springfield, IL · 1d

illinoistimes.com

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When truth is stranger than fiction

Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer for “The Simpsons” who humorously predicted a Donald Trump presidency, is now running for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. An episode titled “Bart to the Future” aired on March 19, 2000, which imagined Bart Simpson’s life 30 years into the future....

Springfield, IL · 2d

967 The Eagle

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Illinois Veterans By The Numbers This Veterans Day 2026

Only about 2,415 WWII veterans remain in Illinois, out of roughly 572,000 veterans statewide. Every generation here has a story worth hearing.

Illinois · 2d

wdbr.com

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New ALPLM acquisition details Lincoln’s dry-goods purchases

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Oh, the things you can pick up at auction for two bucks. A Petersburg family has donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum a ledger from a local dry-goods store documenting sales for thirteen months in 1836-37. A young lawyer and lawmaker named Abraham Lincoln was a frequent customer, buying, among other things, clothing materials — buttons, fabric, and thread – to likely either make a suit or repair an existing one.

Springfield, IL · 1d

Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat

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Showtime Lanes Family Fun Center Bowling Scores

Place Points W-L 1. Kaylee’s Cafe 56-24 Read the full story in the November 12, 2026 issue of the Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat.

Macoupin County, IL · 2d