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Pritzker, IBM unveil quantum computer fueled by state taxpayers

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new quantum computer in Chicago will bring jobs to Illinois, after state taxpayers provided $25 million for the project. State and local officials joined administrators from the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at the unveiling of the IBM Quantum System Two at Hyde Park Labs in Chicago on Friday.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Illinois Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Road Fears

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Illinois prepares for icy roads, snow and earlier darkness.

Illinois · 1d

starvedrock.media

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Peak Time For Fall Colors Nearing An End

According to the Illinois Fall Foilage Map, fall colors are still at their peak along and south of Interstate 80. However the map projects the same area to move into past peak fall colors within a couple to a few days. Earlier in the week, folks running the Starved Rock...

Illinois · 2d

WTWO/WAWV

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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 · 1d

hoodline.com

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Incumbent Matt Hanson Tops Jesse Rodriguez in IL House District 83 Vote Count

Incumbent Matt Hanson pulled in 26,938 votes to Republican challenger Jesse Rodriguez's 13,680 as all precincts across Kane and Kendall counties reported results in the race for Illinois House District 83. The district covers parts of St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, Aurora and Oswego, along with all of Montgomery, spanning portions of both counties.

Kane County, IL · 3d

Capitol News Illinois

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Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid

Pritzker calls on Congress to ensure FEMA will continue assisting states after disasters.

Illinois · 2d

wgel.com

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Pritzker Eases To Re-Election

J.B. Pritzker easily won his third term as governor of Illinois during Tuesday’s general election. He led a sweep of statewide offices by the Democrat party. Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey for a second straight election. Illinois has a new lieutenant governor. He is Christian Mitchell. The state also...

Illinois · 2d

businessdailynetwork.com

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Illinois reports $311.1 million in alcohol sales tax revenue for 2024

Illinois collected $311.1 million from alcoholic beverage sales taxes in 2024, accounting for 0.5% of the state’s total tax revenue of $66.9 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax categories...

Illinois · 1d

The Center Square

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CPS, schools statewide want more taxpayer funds from legislature

(The Center Square) – Despite the state’s increased funding to public school districts in the budget, school districts want state lawmakers to find more taxpayer money to fund their operations. The Illinois House Appropriations committee on Elementary & Secondary Education on Thursday had a hearing on the future...

Chicago, IL · 2d

krcgtv.com

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$14.5B in questionable Medicaid payments out of New York: Report

WASHINGTON (TNN) — New York paid $14.5 billion in Medicaid claims without proper verification that patients received the care billed, according to a report discussed by Rachel O’Brien, deputy public policy editor for OpenTheBooks. The findings raise questions about the state’s safeguards against improper payments, waste and fraud.

Texas · 2d

My Journal Courier

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Illinois announces designated economic development ‘opportunity’ zones; three in region

The state of Illinois received approval for 240 tracts of land to be included in the Opportunity Zone 2.0 federal program.

Illinois · 1d

nprillinois.org

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Statewide: The appeal of data centers for some struggling communities

Data centers have become controversial and a key issue during this year's elections. Some residents are concerned about water and power usage, noise pollution and the proliferation of AI. But others see opportunity. With the promise of jobs and local investment, data center development can look pretty attractive in a...

Illinois · 2d

25 News Now

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Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid

Illinois · 1d

FOX 32 Chicago

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Who will be the new Illinois House Speaker?

Illinois · 2d

MediaFeed

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Oddest archaeological finds from the Midwest

Oddest archaeological finds from the Midwest Seven finds. Seven Midwest states. Four are real. Three are fakes. Some rewrote the continent’s history. Some were jokes that got out of hand. We say which is which, […]

Illinois · 4d

Fox News

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Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag

The Illinois Federation of Teachers approved a nearly 39% pay raise for its president Stacy Davis Gates as state reading and math proficiency scores lag.

Illinois · 4d

25newsnow.com

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Former Governor Rod R. Blagojevich talks midterm election results, new book

PEORIA (25News Now) - Former Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich says the Republican Party in Illinois must rethink its political identity and strengthen its appeal to working-class voters following another round of statewide election losses Tuesday. In a one-on-one interview with 25News on Wednesday, Blagojevich, a Democrat who has become...

Illinois · 3d

Q985

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Illinois Music Venues Shift, Forge Closes While Salt Shed Expands

After nine years, Joliet's beloved rock club The Forge has closed its doors for good. Meanwhile, Chicago's Salt Shed is planning something massive across the street.

Illinois · 3d

cu-citizenaccess.org

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Understanding the indictment against Illinois Rep. Carol Ammons

A federal grand jury in July indicted Illinois state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, on felony charges that include wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Both have pleaded not guilty. As of Nov. 4, 2026, Carol and Aaron Ammons...

Illinois · 3d

Daily Illini

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Associated Press calls US Senate race for Juliana Stratton, gubernatorial race for JB Pritzker

The Associated Press called the Illinois race for the U.S. Senate seat in favor of Democratic candidate Juliana Stratton and the gubernatorial race for incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker at 7 p.m. Tuesday. At the time the races were called, less than 1% of the vote had been counted, but...

Illinois · 4d