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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 · 2d

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 · 2d

25 News Now

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Pritzker to ‘pause’ public events while recovering from outpatient procedure

Illinois · 1d

takingthekids.com

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The Secret Illinois Buffet That Locals Try To Hide From Outsiders

A truck stop restaurant that started in 1928 as a garage selling sandwiches is still serving an all-you-can-eat buffet today. That alone deserves a second look. The buffet starts at 6 AM. Breakfast favorites, comfort-food classics, and rotating dishes fill the line, with a soup and salad station waiting nearby.

Illinois · 2d
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Q985

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Only One Illinois City Lands In The Top 25 Of Safest Cities List

One Illinois city cracked the nation's top 25 for safety, beating out bigger counterparts with a solid ranking.

Aurora, IL · 5d

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 · 2d

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

Belleville News-Democrat

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Looking for a desk job in the metro-east? Check out 5 IL government openings

If you’re looking for a desk job in southwestern Illinois, the state government has several opportunities, including some that don’t require a college degree. The Illinois state government is hiring for 380 jobs statewide, including at least 49 in the metro-east. While the Land of Lincoln’s unemployment rate has seen a slight decrease recently, it remains higher than the national average, and the state was recently named below-average in the U.S. for job opportunities . However, there are several local openings with the Illinois state government, from clerical work in East St. Louis to a human resources position in Fairview Heights. Here’s an overview of five open positions. Team clerical Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Wage: $4,144 anticipated starting monthly pay; full range is $4,144 to $5,429 per month. Location: East St. Louis Application deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 10 Minimum qualifications for this position include “knowledge, skill, and mental development” equivalent to the completion of high school, two years of office experience and the ability to type accurately at 45 words per minute, the listing says. Job responsibilities include, according to the listing: “Serves as Team Clerical. Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors. Establishes and maintains case files.

Illinois · 10h

The Money Overview

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Illinois renters signing leases from Jan. 1, 2027 cannot be charged more than $50 to apply for an apartment unless a third-party background check actually costs more

Illinois landlords cannot charge more than $50 for a rental application on leases signed from Jan. 1, 2027, unless a third-party background check costs more than that and the landlord can show the actual bill. The cap covers background-check charges bundled into the application. Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3564 at the end of […] The post Illinois renters signing leases from Jan. 1, 2027 cannot be charged more than $50 to apply for an apartment unless a third-party background check actually costs more appeared first on The Money Overview .

Illinois · 2d

Animal of Things

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Pet Trust Laws in Illinois: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Lepale / Pixabay Pet trust laws in Illinois give you a legally enforceable way to make sure your dog, cat, or other companion is cared for if you die or can no longer look after them yourself. Many owners assume a line in a will is enough, but Illinois treats pets as property, which means the law does … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Illinois: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Connecticut: Criminal Charges, Civil Claims, and Pet Damages • Taxidermy Laws in Oklahoma: Licensing, Permits, and Compliance Rules Explained • Pet Deposit Laws in Arizona: What Landlords Can Charge and What You Get Back

Illinois · 7h

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 · 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 · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Walk Beneath Historic Air Force Planes For Free At This Illinois Aviation Museum

A Boeing 367-80 tanker, a relative of the famous 707 prototype, sits on a grassy lawn in Illinois, and you can walk right under it. No ticket booth. No turnstile. No base badge required. The neighbors are just as impressive. A C-141 Starlifter and a C-130 share the same neat...

Illinois · 11h

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 · 2d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Probation Director Wins Statewide Award

WOODSTOCK, IL – The Illinois Probation and Court Services Association (IPCSA) has named Seth Krause, Director of the McHenry County Probation Department, as the recipient of the Cheryl Meyers Excellence in Service and Innovation Award. This award recognizes an IPCSA member whose contributions reflect forward-thinking service, collaboration, leadership, and...

Mchenry County, IL · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Illinois drivers pay a frozen 48.3-cent-a-gallon state gas tax through Dec. 31 after lawmakers suspended the July inflation increase, the state revenue department says

Illinois drivers pay a state gas tax of 48.3 cents a gallon through Dec. 31, the same rate as before July 1, after lawmakers suspended the automatic inflation increase. The Illinois Department of Revenue says Public Act 104-0468, signed June 16, suspended the scheduled July 1 adjustment for six months. The department’s rate bulletin lists... The post Illinois drivers pay a frozen 48.3-cent-a-gallon state gas tax through Dec. 31 after lawmakers suspended the July inflation increase, the state revenue department says appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Illinois · 2d

Crafting Your Home

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Illinois Opens $240 Million in Heating Aid to All Eligible Households, With Applications Running Through Aug. 13

Illinois' $240 million LIHEAP is open to all income-eligible households since Nov. 1, with applications through Aug. 13, 2027 or until funds run out.

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