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Pritzker DCFS in Trouble Again

The State Department that is in continual trouble faces another Contempt of Court decision:. DCFS Found in Contempt of Court Amid Continued Questions Over Agency Oversight. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is facing renewed scrutiny after a Sangamon County judge found the agency in contempt of court for failing to comply with an order requiring the release of public records related to the death of a young woman in foster care.

Illinois · 1d
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Counties with the most veterans in Illinois

There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 29%.

Illinois · 1d
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker undergoing surgery

Illinois · 2d

The State Journal-Register

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Springfield restaurants offer free Veterans Day meals

SPRINGFIELD, IL – To thank veterans for their service, local and national chains are giving veterans and active-duty persons a chance to score free meals and deals this Veterans Day. Veterans Day ties back to World War I. To commemorate Armistice Day between Germany and the Allies on Nov. 11, 1918, soldiers who fought overseas coming home weren’t recognized for their service through a national holiday until decades later. In 1938 Armistice Day became a federal holiday, before shifting names to better encompass all veterans in 1954. Over a century since the first war ended, veterans who served or served in conflicts in Korea to the Middle East, and anywhere in between can be recognized and treated in Springfield at these chain locations Nov. 11. More: UIS set to honor veterans with ceremony, open house Veterans Day meal deals Applebee’s Where: 2554 Sunrise Drive, Springfield Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Promotions: Applebee's is offering veterans, active-duty military, reservists and National Guard members a free full-size entrée from a special menu on Nov. 11, according to a news release emailed to USA TODAY. The offer is dine-in only, and proof of military service is required. Buffalo Wild Wings Where: 2808

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Illinois prepares for Gateway Regional Medical closure

Granite City, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Illinois Rings In 2027 With New Rules On Rent, Groceries And Medical Bills

New year, new rules: Illinois renters get fee transparency, grocery shoppers get coupon alternatives, and families get a break on medical liens.

Illinois · 2d

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Illinois Residents Take Viral Joke Seriously and Gather to Push The Bean 7 Inches to the Left to Free Imaginary Man Inside: ‘Very Ant-Like Behavior’

Residents in Illinois took an internet joke to another level after hundreds of people gathered in Chicago to push a giant metal bean seven inches to the left. Their mission was apparently to free an imaginary man the internet has long joked is trapped inside the famous sculpture. The gathering...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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People are still talking about Nov. 4 Springfield city council meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield city council watchers Tuesday would not let the mayor and aldermen forget how last week’s meeting (pictured) ended, with aldermen and audience members shouting after the meeting officially ended. Mayor Misty Buscher adjourned that meeting while some people still expected to have their turn to speak. Citizens and the mayor’s and clerk’s offices disagree on just who had signed up, and a city statement the day after last week’s meeting blamed a communications glitch for some people’s sign-ups not reaching the clerk’s office.

Springfield, IL · 12h

TheDailyPour

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THC Drinks Are Set to Be Removed From Illinois Liquor Stores This Week

Hemp-derived THC beverages containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will be pulled from liquor stores and other traditional retail outlets in Illinois beginning Nov. 12, following the passage of a new state law that places tighter restrictions on intoxicating hemp products. The Illinois Hemp Act, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in […]

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POLITICO

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Can Springfield get to the end zone?

Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. The election is over. The politics, not so much. TOP TALKER BEARS BEAT : The Chicago Bears are heading back to the negotiating table in Springfield, and lawmakers say they want to get a stadium deal done before the end of the year — even as the battle to replace House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch begins to take shape. Agenda item: The Bears legislation is expected to be a major focus when lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session next week. The challenge will be finding a compromise that keeps the team in Illinois without putting taxpayers on the hook, while navigating competing interests between Chicago and the suburbs. State Sen. Bill Cunningham , the Democrat who has been central to the stadium negotiations, said discussions during the legislative break have increasingly centered on a stadium-authority model that would allow a municipality to build a privately financed, publicly owned stadium. “There seems to be a settling on this , trying to move forward with the stadium authority model,” Cunningham said during a legislative briefing with your Playbook host, and presented by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago State and Local Government Subcommittee. Some

Chicago, IL · 1d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Statewide rules for e-bikes and scooters begin Jan. 1

New Illinois laws governing the operation and classification of micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters are set to take effect on Jan. 1.

Illinois · 19h

We Are Illinois

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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 · 3h

My Journal Courier

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Franklin Elementary student competition raises money for military care packages

Franklin Elementary students are collecting change and candy to help send military care packages overseas for Veterans Day.

Franklin, IL · 1d

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Illinois Roofing Company to Pay $700K in Workplace Harassment Settlement

Monday, November 9th, 2026 — An Illinois roofing contractor has agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit involving allegations of racial and sexual harassment, including repeated misconduct by a company vice president and management's failure to address employee complaints. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced...

Illinois · 2d

The Telegraph

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New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens to four lanes on I-270

New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens after years of work, with another lane still to come

Granite City, IL · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Homeowners 65 and older get an extra $60,000 off school taxable value in Texas, $20,000 in West Virginia, and up to $9,000 in North Dakota and $8,000 in Illinois

Homeowners 65 and older can have a slice of their home’s value taken out of the property tax calculation, and the size of that slice depends heavily on the state. Texas school districts must give an extra $60,000 homestead exemption, West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value, North Dakota reduces taxable valuation by […]

Texas · 2d

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From Illinois governor to federal prison: Rod Blagojevich tells all in new book

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is revisiting the corruption scandal that sent him to prison, sharing his side of the story and why he maintains he was framed.

Illinois · 1d

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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 · 2d

Block Club Chicago

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With New Democratic Congress Incoming, Pritzker Calls For Federal AI Regulations

CHICAGO — In his suggested 200-point national agenda for the new incoming Democratic Congress, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for a comprehensive federal digital protection framework that addresses privacy, Artificial Intelligence safety and data centers. Pritzker’s plan includes three action points: Strengthening digital privacy through durable federal privacy laws,...

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