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Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner and Place Holders

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Sidney Stiers, of Williamsfield, took first place in Illinois Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet, held on Oct. 30. Stiers, a sophomore at the University of Illinois, is a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau and the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. She will go on to represent Illinois in the national Collegiate Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference March 12-15, 2027, in New Orleans.

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The Money Overview

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Health Care Service Corp. is leaving 498 Medicare Advantage drug-plan counties for 2027 and entering none, and its Illinois reach falls from 100 counties to eight

Health Care Service Corp., the Chicago-based parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and the Blues plans in several other states, is leaving 498 counties for its Medicare Advantage drug plans in 2027 and entering none. The count comes from KFF’s county-level review of the 2027 plan landscape. Members in those counties have […] The post Health Care Service Corp. is leaving 498 Medicare Advantage drug-plan counties for 2027 and entering none, and its Illinois reach falls from 100 counties to eight appeared first on The Money Overview .

Illinois · 1d

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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
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Water bottle strikes high school soccer official after upset win, sparking IHSA probe

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3, that it is investigating "disturbing actions" directed toward an official on Friday, Oct. 30. The incident followed an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School (Glen Ellyn, IL). According to the Daily Herald, official Hanah...

Glen Ellyn, IL · 2d
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Escape Into A Real-Life Bookworm’s Paradise Where Illinois Books Cost Less Than $20

There’s a teal-green building in Forsyth, Illinois, that has absolutely no business being as exciting as it is, and yet, here we are. The Old Book Barn is the kind of place that makes you question every life decision that led you to spend full price on books at a chain store, because for under twenty dollars, you can stuff an entire bag with used books and walk out feeling like you’ve cracked some kind of secret code.

Forsyth, IL · 1d

Crafting Your Home

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Illinois Caps Rental Application Fees at $50 and Bans Lease Renewal Fees Starting Jan. 1

Illinois House Bill 3564 caps rental application fees at $50 and bans lease renewal fees on leases starting Jan. 1, 2027, with nine banned fee types.

Illinois · 1d

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Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration's decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Illinois' request last month without explanation for federal resources to respond to August storms. In an appeal submitted to the agency, the state provided updated damage numbers showing the storm cost eligible for public assistance is now $43 million — up from $27.6 million in the original request and well above FEMA's $24.9 million standard.

Illinois · 2d

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Most Illinois Families Don’t Know Garfield Park Conservatory Stays Warm, Green And Free All Winter

A 65-foot glass ceiling in Illinois keeps palm trees happy while snow piles up outside. Yes, palms. More than 70 of them grow in one enormous room on the West Side of the state’s biggest city. The building opened in 1908, and its outline was shaped to echo a...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Illinois Secretary of State office accepting youth leadership award nominations

The Illinois Secretary of State's office is accepting nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, which recognizes young Illinoisans aged 18 to 25 for their civic contributions, with submissions due by December 4, 2026.

Illinois · 2d

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Illinois Extension's Christopher Enroth Lists Tree Topping, Blowing Clippings Toward Storm Drains and Burning Leaves Among His Horticultural Pet Peeves

Illinois Extension's Christopher Enroth names tree topping, clippings blown toward storm drains and burning leaves as pet peeves, with a fix for each.

Illinois · 21h

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Pritzker unveils ‘Fighting for Illinois: Day One Agenda’ for Congress

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Governor Pritzker is urging his Congressional Democrats to hit the ground running when they return to Washington. He is calling on the party to use its newly won control of the House and Senate to advance an aggressive legislative agenda looking to counter changes made by the Trump administration and his previous […]

Illinois · 21h

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4 Illinois Cider Mills And Orchard Bakeries Still Pressing Fresh Cider Into December

You pull off a quiet country road in Illinois expecting a plain farm stand, and suddenly you are holding a warm cup of spiced cider and a sugar-dusted donut. Most people think orchard season ends with Halloween, but a few Illinois farms keep the cider flowing well into December. These...

Illinois · 20h

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Gov. JB Pritzker runs for rare third term on his record but few new plans for Illinois

On a gray afternoon in Springfield, the kind of light that flattens the capitol dome into the sky, the governor’s schedule looked less like a launch than a continuation. Staff moved with the ease of people who have done this before. The signs were familiar. The applause was familiar. What was less familiar, at least in the politics of the last generation, was the ask itself: a Pritzker third term, sought not with a thick booklet of new promises but with a request that voters look backward and decide the work already done is reason enough to stay.

Illinois · 1d

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This Elegant Ornamental Grass Keeps Illinois Gardens Beautiful Through Winter

While most gardens look tired by November, one grass is still standing tall. Karl Foerster feather reed grass keeps its upright shape and golden plumes through frost, wind, and snow, which is why it has become a staple in Illinois yards. It grows well in clay soil, handles the region’s...

Illinois · 1d

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Illinois E-Bikes Faster Than 28 MPH Will Need a License, Title and Insurance Starting Jan. 1

Illinois e-bikes and e-motos that can top 28 mph will need a license, title, registration and insurance from Jan. 1, 2027 under SB 3484.

Illinois · 1d

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Illinois veterans struggling with vision gifted Meta AI glasses

About 50 veterans who are blind or visually impaired are receiving some special gifts ahead of a Veterans Day event in Illinois. FOX's Kasey Chronis shows us how Ray Ban Meta AI glasses will help these veterans in their day-to-day life.

Illinois · 16h

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Events across Northern Illinois on Sunday, November 8, 2026

Several local events including craft markets, a comic book convention, a theatrical performance of 1984, and an animal sanctuary open house are scheduled to take place around the Rockford area.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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US Beauty Award Reveals Its October 2026 Verified TOP Salon Winners

UNITED STATES - November 7, 2026 - The US Beauty Award announces three Verified TOP Salon recipients for October 2026, recognizing outstanding beauty establishments in Texas, California, and Illinois for their dedication to craftsmanship, professional excellence, and exceptional client experiences. Texas: A Journey of Passion and Resilience. Nice Nail Spa,...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Local Skaters to Perform Alongside Olympians in Tomorrow’s Ice Show

On Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Grossinger Motors Arena, the Central Illinois Figure Skating Club (CIFSC) will host their 2026 ice show, “Adventures Under the Sea,” featuring group numbers, duets, trios, and solo performances. Our very own senior, Claire Hennis, will be among the performers. Two Olympic...

Illinois · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1

Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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