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Danville, IL Gets $4M to Revive Former Quaker Oats Site

Danville, IL – A major industrial redevelopment project in east-central Illinois is receiving a $4 million state investment announced Tuesday, potentially opening the door to new manufacturing facilities, business development and future jobs in Danville and surrounding Vermilion County.

Danville, IL · 12h

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Mobile DMV and I-Cash Services Coming to Forsyth November 23

November 8, 2026 – State Representative Regan Deering and State Senator Sally Turner are partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State and Treasurer’s offices to bring state services to Forsyth later this month. A Mobile DMV and I-Cash event is scheduled for Monday, November 23, from 10 a.m....

Forsyth, IL · 2d
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Danville Committee Mtg: Double Good News on Quaker-Heatcraft Site; State IDA Program Provides Additional $155,000 for Home Rehab Program

With the news Tuesday (Nov 10) that Danville is receiving a $4 million Regional Site Readiness Grant from the state, Danville Community Development Administrator Logan Cronk said during Tuesday evening’s City Council Public Works Committee meeting that alleviating the flood problem out at the Quaker-Heatcraft site on East Voorhees is exactly what it will be used for.

Danville, IL · 13h
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Voice of Democracy award winners

VFW “Voice of Democracy” award winners have been announced. The year’s essay topic is “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country.”. First Place Post 2876 District 17 and 11th in the State of Illinois goes to Gavin Storm, 11th Grade, Arcola. Second Place...

Villa Grove, IL · 2d
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Second draft of Bloomington data center rules include NDA ban and tougher fines, but leave some things undecided

The City of Bloomington on Tuesday released amended draft data center regulations, with indications that the debate over the issue could continue for six more months. Bloomington's initial moratorium on data center projects that use 5 or more megawatts of power was set to expire Nov. 27. Bloomington’s planning commission...

Bloomington, IL · 16h

dewittdailynews.com

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City of Clinton Crews Starting on Annual Leaf Cleanup

Clinton Public Works Department staff is adjusting to the late fall season this year. Steve Lobb is the Director of the Public Works Department and tells the Hart Media Group the leaf cleanup cycles are in full swing. As long as the weather cooperates, his guys will be hitting City streets to get those leaf piles picked up.

Clinton, IL · 1d

nowdecatur.com

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Decatur Kroger Stores Offering 10% Veterans Day Discount to Veterans and Active-Duty Military

November 10, 2026 – Kroger is recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with a special discount on Veterans Day. On Wednesday, November 11, eligible veterans, active-duty military personnel and their dependents can receive 10% off their total in-store purchase. Customers must present a valid military ID or Form DD214,...

Decatur, IL · 15h

northernpublicradio.org

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Rep. Sharon Chung hopes a new Illinois House speaker and IG will better address harassment claims

A state lawmaker from Bloomington who helped stage a coup of the Illinois House speaker is hopeful his removal, along with a new legislative inspector general, will lead to substantive changes in the way harassment and abuse allegations are handled in state government. State Rep. Sharon Chung of Bloomington was...

Illinois · 17h

wglt.org

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Bloomington council hears call for hyperscale data center ban ahead of 2nd hearing on draft regulations

Less than a week out from the second and final scheduled public hearing on draft data center regulations, one resident is pointing to recent election results as a mandate for Bloomington city leaders to ban data center development. Adam Heenan was one of two speakers during public comment at the...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Heartland Community College honors veterans at community event

Heartland Community College held a veteran appreciation event on Tuesday featuring keynote speaker Sal Gonzales and celebrating the Marine Corps' 251st anniversary.

Normal, IL · 15h

POLITICO

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Can Springfield get to the end zone?

Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. The election is over. The politics, not so much. TOP TALKER BEARS BEAT : The Chicago Bears are heading back to the negotiating table in Springfield, and lawmakers say they want to get a stadium deal done before the end of the year — even as the battle to replace House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch begins to take shape. Agenda item: The Bears legislation is expected to be a major focus when lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session next week. The challenge will be finding a compromise that keeps the team in Illinois without putting taxpayers on the hook, while navigating competing interests between Chicago and the suburbs. State Sen. Bill Cunningham , the Democrat who has been central to the stadium negotiations, said discussions during the legislative break have increasingly centered on a stadium-authority model that would allow a municipality to build a privately financed, publicly owned stadium. “There seems to be a settling on this , trying to move forward with the stadium authority model,” Cunningham said during a legislative briefing with your Playbook host, and presented by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago State and Local Government Subcommittee. Some

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Pritzker DCFS in Trouble Again

The State Department that is in continual trouble faces another Contempt of Court decision:. DCFS Found in Contempt of Court Amid Continued Questions Over Agency Oversight. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is facing renewed scrutiny after a Sangamon County judge found the agency in contempt of court for failing to comply with an order requiring the release of public records related to the death of a young woman in foster care.

Illinois · 1d

5 On Your Side

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Illinois prepares for Gateway Regional Medical closure

Granite City, IL · 22h

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Counties with the most veterans in Illinois

There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 29%.

Illinois · 21h

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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 · 20h

We Are Rockford

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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 · 1d

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Springfield could have a place for you to rehab

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – You don’t need to be in the hospital anymore, but you are not ready to go home. That is where the Rehabilitation Institute of Springfield would come in, if it’s built on the city’s west side. “They are seeking (state)...

Springfield, IL · 3d

TheDailyPour

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THC Drinks Are Set to Be Removed From Illinois Liquor Stores This Week

Hemp-derived THC beverages containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will be pulled from liquor stores and other traditional retail outlets in Illinois beginning Nov. 12, following the passage of a new state law that places tighter restrictions on intoxicating hemp products. The Illinois Hemp Act, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in […]

Illinois · 1d

Breeze-Courier

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LLCC honors veterans at 31st annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College will honor veterans at its 31st annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, and a reception will follow. The public is invited to attend. The...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Illinois Veterans Day closures for schools, banks and mail

Schools, banks, mail and state offices aren’t all following the same rules this Nov. 11, and the differences matter for working families. Many Illinois schools will be closed on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, but not all of them. Chicago Public Schools will not hold classes for students, and districts in Joliet and Waukegan will also close, while others, including Wilmette, will be open. Post offices, banks, Illinois Secretary of State facilities and state courts will be closed statewide.

Illinois · 1d