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District 186 prepares to raise property taxes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – People who own property in Springfield’s District 186 can expect to pay more in property taxes. The district’s business manager, Steve Miller, told the board Monday it’s necessary to keep up with inflation. “We are trying to stay in line...

Springfield, IL · 4d
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WBBM News Radio

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Welch will not seek new term as speaker after 26 House Democrats call for change

Move comes following months of criticism over handling of sexual harassment allegations

Illinois · 1d

25 News Now

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U.S. Department of Energy announces $5 Billion loan to boost nuclear power, Clinton included

Illinois · 1d

capitolcitynow.com

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Turner to win another term as State Senator

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – State Senator Doris Turner doesn’t have much time to celebrate her presumptive victory in Tuesday’s election for her 48th District seat over opponent and former Springfield City Council colleague Frank Lesko, since before too long, the fall veto session will take place.

Springfield, IL · 3d
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First Alert 4

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Illinois hospitals drill for AI-driven cyber attack

Illinois · 2d

newschannel20.com

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Empower All Abilities Conference to bring inclusive education, resources, community support to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Empower All Abilities Conference on November 14 from 8am-12:30pm will bring together families, educators, community partners and local experts for a morning dedicated to supporting and celebrating students of all abilities. The event takes place at Southeast High School and conference is free and open...

Springfield, IL · 3d

WCIA

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DOJ sends election monitors to all 50 states for the first time, including 2 Central Illinois counties

Illinois’ Attorney General says the DOJ has historically utilized poll monitors during elections to ‘ensure compliance with federal voting laws’ ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Department of Justice is sending 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states, including in both Champaign and Sangamon Counties in Illinois. While the DOJ said this is the “largest monitoring effort […]

Illinois · 3d

chicagoagentmagazine.com

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Cotality: Illinois leads nation for home-price growth in September

National home-price growth rose 1.7% year over year in September but dipped 0.3% compared to August, with the annual increase being driven by strong results in the Northeastern and Great Lakes states that offset weakness in the West and South, Cotality said in its monthly Home Price Insights report. Compared...

Illinois · 3d

Chicago Public Radio

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Democrat Nabeela Syed wins in one of the most expensive Illinois legislative races ever

Nabeela Syed defeated incumbent Darby Hills for the northwest suburban Illinois Senate 26th District seat in one of the most expensive General Assembly races ever as Democrats looked to pad their supermajority in Springfield. Syed, a state representative from Inverness, challenged Hills, the Republican incumbent from Barrington Hills, beating her...

Illinois · 4d

WCIA

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Central Illinois streamgages secure funding through November

ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — Three streamgages in Central Illinois that were expected to shut down last month due to a lack of funding will remain operational, at least for now. These streamgages collect data on river flow, flooding and water pollution. WCIA previously reported that two U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamgages just north of […]

Illinois · 4d

Animal of Things

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Aggressive Dog Laws in Illinois: Dangerous vs. Vicious Dog Rules, Owner Duties, and Liability

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Aggressive dog laws in Illinois do not rely on a single label. The Illinois Animal Control Act sorts problem dogs into two tiers, “dangerous” and “vicious,” and each tier brings different procedures, fines, and owner obligations. Separate from that, a different section of the same Act decides who pays when a dog injures someone, and … This article, Aggressive Dog Laws in Illinois: Dangerous vs. Vicious Dog Rules, Owner Duties, and Liability , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Aggressive Dog Laws in Utah: What Owners and Victims Should Know • Is There a Dog License Renewal Deadline in New Hampshire? What State Law Requires • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Alabama: Charges, Evidence, and Your Legal Options

Illinois · 4d

newschannel20.com

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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias defeats Diane Harris, AP reports

(WICS/WRSP) - Democrat Alexi Giannoulias has won reelection as secretary of state in Illinois. Giannoulias (D) had faced Diane M. Harris (R). The Secretary of State oversees Illinois driver services and vehicle registration. Giannoulias has served as Illinois Secretary of State since 2023. He was the former Illinois State Treasurer...

Illinois · 3d

KFIL Radio

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Illinois Route 2 Gets Some Unexpected Love From Colorado

Illinois Route 2 is getting love from a Colorado woman whose TikTok video celebrates the fall colors and sunsets along the Rock River.

Illinois · 2d

The Voice

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DCFS found in contempt for noncompliance with judge’s order

A Sangamon County judge held the State’s child protective agency in contempt of court October 29 for the department’s ongoing mishandling of a records request by Capitol News Illinois. “I understand this is not a department with 10 employees. It’s a department with thousands of people who work...

Sangamon County, IL · 3d

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LaSalle County resolution draws criticism amid debate over lawmaker’s Sharia bill

(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is defending legislation aimed at preventing foreign legal systems from overriding constitutional rights, while an Illinois Family Institute contributor argues that a recent LaSalle County resolution condemning Sharia law could undermine legitimate scrutiny of a proposed Fox River resort development. State Rep....

Lasalle County, IL · 4d

NBC Chicago

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Alexi Giannoulias wins reelection as Illinois Secretary of State, NBC News projects

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will be reelected to a second term in office, as NBC News projects he will defeat Diane Harris. Giannoulias was first elected secretary of state in 2022 after Jesse White’s retirement after decades at the helm of the department. During his oversight, the...

Illinois · 3d

The Money Overview

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Texas, New York, California and Illinois give disabled veterans home tax breaks, due Feb. 15 in California, March 1 in most New York towns and April 30 in Texas

Disabled veterans in Texas, New York, California and Illinois can shrink or erase the property tax on a primary home, and the filing dates differ: Feb. 15 in California, March 1 in most New York towns and April 30 in Texas. Illinois leaves the date to each county. All four states require the veteran to […] The post Texas, New York, California and Illinois give disabled veterans home tax breaks, due Feb. 15 in California, March 1 in most New York towns and April 30 in Texas appeared first on The Money Overview .

Texas · 4d

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Building Blocks of Success: IDOT Announces Dates for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Workshops

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops in November as part of its continuing Building Blocks of Success series for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms interested in strengthening their skills, growing their business and bidding on state projects. New and existing DBEs, as well as...

Illinois · 3d

I-Rock 93.5

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Illinois Parents, Here's How Long You Can Keep Halloween Candy

If your kids brought home enough Halloween candy to last until Christmas, you might be happy to know some of those treats can stay fresh for months or even years!

Illinois · 3d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Nov. 4, 2026 - Full Show

We meet some of the midterm winners who will represent Illinois in Congress. And Chicago voters elected the school board’s president for the first time.

Chicago, IL · 2d