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The Hidden Indiana Town Where $1,300 A Month Gets You The Full American Dream

Somewhere between the places everyone talks about and the places nobody mentions, Terre Haute, Indiana has been quietly living its best life. It’s the kind of city that doesn’t feel the need to explain itself, which is either very confident or very humble, and in Terre Haute’s case, it turns out to be both.

Terre Haute, IN · 1d
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everafterinthewoods.com

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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 7d
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Shelbyville Ace Hardware’s New Location to Hold Grand Opening

The new Ace Hardware in Shelbyville is now open and is inviting the community to join them to celebrate the move. A grand opening is set for November 13-15. The new location, at 2435 West Main Street, opened only last Monday. The store moved from the Johnstowne Mall further east on Main Street. Speaking on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show, store owner Kelly Marrs says vendors for related equipment will be on hand.

Shelbyville, IL · 3d
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Effingham Radio

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South Central FFA Annual Feed The Farmer Event

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The South Central FFA was honored to feed our farmers on October 9th! Over 200 meals were prepared, and many farm families also received a “Farmer Survival Kit” bucket as a small thank-you for their hard work during harvest. A huge thank you to ADM, Reichmann Brothers, South Central School, and the Farina Fire Department for helping make this event possible!

Effingham, IL · 1d
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Springfield shop closure sends owners back on the road

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The closure of a downtown Springfield antique shop is really about a change of seasons for the couple that owned it. “They’ve been there for sixteen years, right next to Wild Rose,” said Springfield Business Journal executive editor Michelle Ownbey of Abe’s Old Hat, “and the owners, Mike and Trudy Naylor, said that they’re not retiring from the antiques business; it’s more of a full-circle transition, if you will.”

Springfield, IL · 7h

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There's no place like home: The five quirkiest houses in Illinois

As the birthplace of some of architecture's most cutting-edge and innovative advancements, it comes as no surprise that Illinois plays host to a wide collection of unique, unusual, and quirky establishments. From sprawling historical complexes to artistic bungalows, these homes push the boundaries of what a house can be, inspiring and stirring guests' imaginations along the way.

Wadsworth, IL · 4d

The State Journal-Register

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Voters approve of landlord registry in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Voters in Sangamon County have weighed in landslide support of a nonbinding vote to create a register of rental landlords and a base requirement for all rent units in the city of Springfield. Results from the Sangamon County Clerk's office show 69.7% voted in favor of a registry of the overall 41,740 votes cast in a landslide victory for housing rights advocacy groups in Springfield. More: Tracking election results across Sangamon County The vote is a key win for The Faith Coalition for Common Good, who campaigned on the topic promoting a base level of safety for all rental housing in the city and holding negligent out-of-state landlords accountable. "During this time the Faith Coalition has really emphasized this is a nonpartisan issue," Executive Director of the Faith Coalition Tyshianna Bankhead said. "Housing is a right and so as we gather our community members, landlords, neighborhood associations that we really want to see something reflect Springfield coming out of this with something that really works for the betterment of our community." Speaking after the polls closed, Springfield Area Landlord Association (SALA) President Tony Nudo said it made sense that the vote had passed because of the vague

Springfield, IL · 2d

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New bank names, branches for Springfield market

A nationwide uptick in mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry is having a visible effect on the Springfield market – with banks changing names and new players coming to town. According to national reports, merger and acquisitions activity rebounded in the U.S. banking market in 2025 after a...

Springfield, IL · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Illinois Farmers Market Moves Indoors For Winter, So Your Sunday Produce Run Never Stops

Snow on the boulevard doesn’t cancel this Sunday market. When winter hits, the whole thing simply heads indoors and keeps going. I love that idea. Your weekly bread, eggs, and cheese haul doesn’t have to pause just because Illinois decided to freeze solid for a few months. In...

Chicago, IL · 22h

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 · 8h

The Cool Down

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Illinois expected an energy crisis by 2028. But a $5 billion grant for 6 nuclear plants could reverse that

"Expanding our existing nuclear facilities is exactly the kind of investment we need."

Illinois · 2d

The Money Overview

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Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can claim senior property-tax breaks, and North Dakota’s credit covers incomes up to $70,000

Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can cut their property tax bills through senior programs that state agencies publish, and each program runs on its own application calendar. North Dakota’s credit reaches households with income up to $70,000, according to the state’s tax office. The four programs differ in what […] The post Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can claim senior property-tax breaks, and North Dakota’s credit covers incomes up to $70,000 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Dakota · 1d

latination.com

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Illinois farmer began with rented land in 1972 and turned it into a legacy for generations

An Illinois farmer, Mike Pratt began his agricultural journey in 1972 by renting barely 80 acres after finishing high school. More than five decades later the family operation encompasses 9,200 acres dedicated to corn, soybeans and specialized seed corn production. His incredible long-term vision and community dedication to the land...

Illinois · 5d

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Planning for the Future of the Family Farm

The future of a family farm is shaped by the conversations, decisions, and planning made long before ownership changes hands. Succession and estate planning play an important role in shaping what comes next; however, keeping a farm in operation may not always be a matter of passing it down to the next generation, reports Annie Hadden, Illinois Livestock Development Group Director of Livestock Development:

Illinois · 1d

5 On Your Side

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Ameren expanding programs to help you save on energy bills

Missouri · 8h

WCIA

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From the Farm: Ag official provides status on grain elevator industry

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Despite a warning about financial pressures on country grain elevators, Illinois ag officials said farmers need not worry about the financial stability of the Illinois grain elevator industry. Jeff Adkisson, Executive Director of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois, spoke with Stu Ellis on the status of the industry for […]

Illinois · 2d

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4 Illinois Christmas Tree Farms Where Families Cut Their Own And Warm Up With Cocoa

Some of the best holiday memories in Illinois start on a quiet country road you almost drove past. You pull into a gravel lot, hand someone a saw, and suddenly you are wandering rows of fragrant firs with cold cheeks and a full heart. The real reward comes after, when...

Harvard, IL · 3d

My Journal Courier

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Endangered wildlife thriving at Meredosia solar farm, study says

A field study at the Morgan Solar arrays near Meredosia reveals endangered Illinois chorus frogs and regal fritillary butterflies are thriving.

Meredosia, IL · 14h