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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 · 20h

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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

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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

967 The Eagle

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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 · 1d

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Library After-School Program Receives $31,000 STEAM Grant

The Petersburg Public Library has been awarded $30,959 for its after-school program through a federal program promoting science, technology, engineering, arts and math learning. The library, along with Hillsboro’s library, are two located in the 108th Legislative District, represented by state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal of Morrisonville. Rosenthal, a Republican,...

Petersburg, IL · 1d

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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

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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 · 4d

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Spotlight & Giveaway: A Very Cozy Cat Lady Christmas by Amy Bizzarri

Today, HJ is pleased to share with you Amy Bizzarri’s new release: A Very Cozy Cat Lady Christmas. Between mischievous cats and a Christmas theft, the Bocchetta family winery is anything but quiet. When Chicago elementary school teacher Chiara Bocchetta heads home to Carlinville, Illinois, for Christmas at her...

Carlinville, IL · 2d

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Elizabeth Bailey and Her Journey That Leads Us to the Legends Project and Studio Bliss Photography

From Dekalb, to Springfield. Photography has long inspired Elizabeth Bailey. This Journey from teaching to shooting pictures, led her to start Studio Bliss Photography; along with the Legends Project. From Elizabeth's Studio Bliss Photography website:. Your Story. Your Style. What if unforgettable photographs were only the beginning?What if the experience...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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2026 Clutch Sports Media Boys Golf All-Area Teams: 44 Central Illinois golfers earn honors

Central Illinois showed off its depth in boys golf in 2026 with firepower and familiar names, plus many individuals and teams who could challenge them on any given day. Four area teams qualified for state, including Delavan and first-time qualifier Brimfield in Class 1A, plus Normal U-High and Dunlap in Class 2A. Illini Bluffs, Washington, Dunlap, Normal U-High and Peoria Notre Dame won regional titles as well.

Illinois · 3d

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ISU Hosts its 3rd Band Competition with Bands all across the State

This past Thursday, bands from across the state battled out in the Battle of Bands competition. This event was held by Illinois State’s WZND radio station. Seven bands from across Illinois came together to compete. Elizabeth Zoerner, organizer of the event, says the goal of this event was to...

Normal, IL · 4d

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Sangamon County Historical Society offers monthly programs and preserves local history through SangamonLink

The Sangamon County Historical Society has been sharing the stories of Springfield and Sangamon County since its founding in 1961. President Linda Schneider and Mike Kienzler, a researcher for the society’s online historical resource SangamonLink, join Community Voices to talk about the organization’s work, upcoming programs, and the importance of preserving local history.

Springfield, IL · 3d

People

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Illinois Students Help Turn Abandoned Barbershop into Museum Honoring the First Black Man to Vote in the State

David Strother, the barbershop’s original owner, became the first Black voter in Illinois after the 15th Amendment was ratified in 1870

El Paso, IL · 5d

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 · 3d

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9 Illinois Restaurants So Unusual They Deserve Their Own Reality TV Shows

Somewhere in Illinois, your burger can roll up to your seat behind a toy U.S. Army locomotive. It travels on a tiny track, trailed by model cars and a Lego caboose. I still can’t decide if that’s adorable or genius. The train is only one oddball on this...

Chicago, IL · 5d

967 The Eagle

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Illinois Musicians Can Now Press Vinyl Locally, Cutting Wait Times And Expenses

Chicago's first vinyl pressing plant in three decades just opened in Hermosa, bringing record production back to a city that lost the capability years ago.

Chicago, IL · 4d

WBBM News Radio

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Libraries Don't Win A Landslide With Voters

Illinois · 4d

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