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This Illinois Christmas Market Feels Like A European Holiday Village Without Leaving The State

A glass pickle ornament, shaped by your own hands over a benchtop torch, could hang on your tree this year. That is a real workshop option at one Illinois holiday market, and kids as young as 10 can join in. The market is modeled after a 16th-century Christmas market in...

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Only In Your State

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Illinois

Thanksgiving in Illinois comes with strong opinions, and everyone has a hill they’re willing to die on when it comes to the table. Maybe it’s the one side dish your aunt brings every single year, or the pie that vanishes before the coffee even brews. But when you look at the whole state, the consensus […]

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Holiday Shoppers Come Back Every December To These 6 Old-World Christmas Markets In Illinois

A Swedish Christmas goat called the Julbock shows up each holiday season in one small Illinois village. Folk elves known as Tomten have been spotted peeking through windows there too. I love that a Midwest prairie town keeps that kind of mischief alive. That Scandinavian surprise is only one flavor...

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100K pounds of ground pork donated to help people in need across Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — As the holiday season is coming closer, one Central Illinois organization is looking to fight hunger by donating hundreds of thousands of pounds of pork. The Eastern Illinois Foodbank helps families in need of food and meals across the area. And on Thursday, five organizations...

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Crafting Your Home

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Illinois Sets Minimum Ages of 15 and 16 for E-Bikes and Scooters Starting Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois riders must be 15 for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and 16 for faster e-bikes and scooters, while 28+ mph e-bikes need a license.

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WCIA

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Central Illinois veteran fights to save a ‘dwindling tradition’: the final salute

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Taps and the 21-gun salute are sounds that military families know all too well. They’re played when it’s time to honor the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. However, it’s a tradition that is becoming hard to uphold. That’s why Operation Honor Guard exists. “I lost a buddy shortly […]

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Inaugural Festival of Wreaths downtown

The inaugural Festival of Wreaths, presented by Horace Mann and managed by Downtown Springfield, Inc. and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will kick off inside the historic Old State Capitol on Nov. 23. This new holiday program invites student art organizations and classrooms to decorate a complimentary wreath as...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Democrats seize on midterm wins to push massive minimum wage hikes, but economists see trouble ahead

Josh Shapiro says he wants to more than double Pennsylvania's minimum wage and codify abortion rights with the new Democratic trifecta.

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Illinois Senate could pass Home for Good plan during veto session

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – State lawmakers and advocates are determined to pass a comprehensive bill during veto session to improve housing and support services for people returning home from prison. Roughly 15,000 people leave Illinois prisons each year, but the vast majority of those people are unable to find...

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Public News Service

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Rural voters send message on farm policy, economic pressures

Economic pressures facing small communities are reshaping what rural voters expect from their elected leaders. Rising production costs and pressure on agricultural exports are among top concerns for Illinois communities. Michael Happ, program associate at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, pointed to a county-level analysis, which found the state's 80 rural counties moved an average of 6.5 percentage points toward Democrats compared with the 2024 presidential election. Happ thinks the results send a clear message. "I see these results as a rebuke of status quo farm policy. There are a lot of people who are commodity farmers that are reliant on exports, and this administration has been chipping away a lot of the pillars of that kind of agriculture without providing alternatives," Happ explained. University of Illinois researchers found fertilizer costs were 37% higher in 2025 compared to five years earlier. And despite some improvement, the average return to farmers' labor and management remained in the red by more than $23,000. Happ pointed out tariffs on agricultural exports and rising input costs have put additional pressure on farmers who depend on international markets. He added the concerns rural voters are weighing can look very different from one community

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Stuart statement on BJC, Aetna agreement

By Tribune Staff • State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement after BJC Health and Aetna health insurance have reached an agreement to extend health care coverage for at least one year:. “I’m grateful BJC and Aetna have come together to ensure members in our community and...

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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 · 3d

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Illinois ranks 3rd in public utilities sales taxes paid in 2024

Illinois secured $1.2 billion in public utilities sales tax revenue in 2024, earning the state the third-highest position among U.S. states, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). This amount reflects a 0.3% rise compared to the $1.2 billion collected in the prior...

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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."

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Public invited to Mayor’s Awards for the Arts

Thirty-one individuals, organizations and businesses will be recognized for their contributions to the arts at the 2026 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts on Wednesday, November 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Hosted by the Springfield Area Arts Council in partnership with the city of Springfield, the biennial ceremony celebrates the people whose creativity, leadership and dedication strengthen the cultural life of Sangamon and Menard counties.

Springfield, IL · 1d

Animal of Things

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Illinois Ranks 35th for Animal Collisions at 1 in 195 Odds, but November Still Brings the Most Deer Crashes to Its Roads

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Your odds of hitting a deer in Illinois this season are lower than the national average, yet the state still logged thousands of deer crashes last year. The Illinois Department of Transportation counted 14,529 deer-related crashes in 2025, and mid-autumn is when most of them pile up. The numbers below come from State Farm’s insurance … This article, Illinois Ranks 35th for Animal Collisions at 1 in 195 Odds, but November Still Brings the Most Deer Crashes to Its Roads , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Cane Corso Laws in Louisiana: Bans, Bite Liability, and Insurance Rules • Ohio Has No Closed Season on Coyotes, but Fur Taker Permit Rules Still Apply to Every Other Furbearer You Trap • Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in Arizona: What Owners Need to Know

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The Coconut Mama

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IKEA plans free Christmas events nationwide—and a 3-day Illinois holiday market

IKEA plans free Christmas activities at U.S. stores on Saturday, November 28, with cookie decorating, family crafts and holiday-hosting workshops among the attractions. For families already thinking about favorite Christmas…

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Pritzker Challenges FEMA Denial as Illinois Seeks $43 Million in Storm Disaster Assistance

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is challenging the federal government’s decision to deny disaster assistance following destructive storms that swept across Illinois in August, leaving communities facing millions of dollars in damage and mounting recovery costs. The governor formally appealed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision on November 5,...

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