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You Won't Believe What an Illinois Family Found in Their Toilet

Find out how an Illinois family discovered a southern flying squirrel in their toilet.

Winnebago County, IL · 13d

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Jacksonville Festival of Lights moving to new location in downtown

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Jacksonville Festival of Lights is moving to a beautiful new location in downtown Jacksonville!. The display will light up immediately following the Santa Parade on Friday, November 27, at 6 p.m. It will shine nightly through December 31. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

Jacksonville, IL · 1d
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IL Secretary of State’s Office hosts Veterans Day celebration

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office honored veterans a little early this year by bringing a variety of services to them. The Secretary of State’ Office hosted a Veteran’s Day celebration in Springfield on Monday. The office provided multiple services, including DMV services, to support military families and give them the resources they need.

Springfield, IL · 22h
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Central Illinois Weather Alert: Veterans Day Rain, Then 40s

Cold front brings light rain Veterans Day, November 11, before temperatures tumble Thursday.

Illinois · 1d

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 · 6h

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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 · 2d

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Abraham Lincoln Owned Just One Home In His Lifetime, And You Can Tour It For Free

Abraham Lincoln bought exactly one house in his whole life. He paid for it in 1844, and he lived there for 17 years before heading to the White House. The wild part is that you can still walk through it. You can climb the same stairs he climbed and rest your hand on the same banister. Rangers lead the tours, and nobody hands you a bill at the door.

Springfield, IL · 2d

My Journal Courier

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Jacksonville’s century-old fire truck gets free restoration help

Jacksonville native Rob Thomas’s company is covering restoration work for the fire department's historic 1928 American LaFrance engine.

Jacksonville, IL · 14h

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 · 12h

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Memorial Health looks to expand Springfield presence with new rehab facility

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Springfield may see some healthcare changes with a proposed rehab center. It would be located in a current farm field at the corner of Milby Lane and Alex Boulevard. The 60-bed rehab center would treat patients recovering from brain injuries, fractures and other medical issues. It will cost just over $66 million to build.

Springfield, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

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Agenda — Jacksonville City Council, Nov. 9

Jacksonville City Council is scheduled to meet by 7 p.m. today in the Municipal Building, 200 W. Douglas Ave.

Jacksonville, IL · 1d

foxillinois.com

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Illinois Innocence Project marks 25 years of freeing innocent people

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Illinois Innocence Project at the University of Illinois Springfield Saturday hosted a gala celebrating 25 years of fighting to free innocent people. According to project director Stephanie Kamel, the project has helped free and exonerate 34 different people, including 22 in the past six years.

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Tazewell County to dedicate new Medal of Honor monument

A new Medal of Honor Monument dedicated to three Civil War veterans will be unveiled during this year's Veterans' Day ceremony at the Tazewell County Courthouse.

Tazewell County, IL · 5h

My Journal Courier

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Hiring of Chicago law firm by city, county raising questions

Jacksonville and Morgan County hired Ancel Glink as both face public transparency concerns and a rise in open records requests.

Jacksonville, IL · 1d

The State Journal-Register

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City blames technological error for speaker snafu at meeting

SPRINGFIELD, IL -- The city of Springfield acknowledged Nov. 5 that a computer error kept two persons, including a community activist and advocate, off the speaker list at the Nov. 4 city council meeting. The organization headed by Tiara Standage wasn't buying the city's explanation, releasing its own statement Nov. 6. Standage said while she received an error message from the city clerk's office about it sending a confirmation email after attempting to sign up almost a week in advance of the meeting, she contacted the office by phone and said she received a verbal confirmation that she was on the speaker's list. More: Chaotic scene after activist isn't allowed to speak at city council All of the members of The PURPLE (People United to Reform Power, Liberty and Equity) Coalition who signed up to speak online received the same error message as Standage. They also called into the clerk's office and got individual confirmations. Standage was the only member of the coalition not allowed to speak. Standage, who has her own history SPD administration, insisted after the meeting she was being singled out because she was going to publicly call for the resignation of Springfield Police Department Lt. Charles

Springfield, IL · 1d

25newsnow.com

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Bloomington accuses 3 businesses of selling alcohol to underage drinkers

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The City of Bloomington has filed complaints against three businesses accused of selling alcohol to underage customers during a September sting operation. Two people younger than 21 working undercover for police bought alcohol from the establishments on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to the complaints filed with...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Bloomington recognizes beautiful homes, welcomes 3 officers to police force

Bloomington welcomed three officers to its police force and recognized property owners who make the city prettier at the city council meeting on Monday. Officers Kevin Busfield, Mackenize Phillips and Derek Flaughter completed their probationary period and became fully-fledged members of the department. Each was awarded a certificate and congratulated by council members, City Manager Jeff Jurgens and Mayor Dan Brady.

Bloomington, IL · 23h

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Normal’s South Adelaide Street to close for pavement repair

A portion of South Adelaide Street in Normal will be closed for pavement repairs from Monday, Nov. 9, through Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Normal, IL · 2d

25newsnow.com

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Inside Peoria Public Schools proposed $700k plan to replace Elite Safe School

PEORIA (25News Now) - Community tensions are reaching a boiling point in Peoria over the future of the city’s alternative education system. For years, Peoria Public Schools has contracted Elite Community Outreach to operate its Safe School at Trewyn School. The program serves 6th through 8th grade students facing suspension, expulsion, classroom disruption, or neighborhood gang violence. Its staffers are not traditional educators, they are “game changers”, men and women with criminal records who turned their lives around to mentor youth in crisis.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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New state law on e-bikes and scooters will take time to adjust to

A new state law placing stricter definitions and rules on micromobility devices will likely take time to adjust to in Bloomington-Normal, according to law enforcement and hobbyists in the Twin Cities. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, new micromobility legislation will take effect, adding new regulations and clarifying definitions surrounding devices better...

Normal, IL · 3d