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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 · 5d
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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 · 1d

US 104.9

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Good News for Iowa Workers as John Deere Reverses Course

John Deere is making a big move in Iowa, bringing back hundreds of workers and hiring even more.

Iowa · 3d

5 On Your Side

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Ameren expanding programs to help you save on energy bills

Missouri · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

My Journal Courier

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Discolored soybeans raise concerns at Illinois elevators and with exporters

Discolored Illinois soybeans are raising export concerns this fall, though experts say the issue is cosmetic, not a quality problem.

Illinois · 7h

NBC Chicago

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Here are the latest results for the Cook County ‘Millionaire Tax' referendum

Voters in Cook County are being asked if the state of Illinois should consider an additional tax on millionaires, and early results are emphatic. The text of the amendment asked voters if the state should enact a 3% tax on income over $1 million in an effort to halt increases on property taxes, or even to potentially roll some increases back.

Cook County, IL · 3d

Agriculture Online

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More Than 3,200 Acres of Illinois Farmland Head to Auction in November

More than 3,200 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Illinois during November 2026. Listings span 19 counties and range from 27 to 375 acres. Here’s a closer look at three notable sales. Grundy County. A 140-acre farm in Grundy County, northeast Illinois, was offered in a...

Illinois · 1d

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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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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 · 8h

The Financial Wire

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Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana bar winter utility shutoffs for many behind-on-bills households under cold-weather rules that run into March

Households in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana that fall behind on gas or electric bills get a stretch of winter in which the utility generally cannot cut service, but each state draws the line in a different place. The Kansas and Missouri protections run from Nov. 1 through March 31, Illinois from Dec. 1 through... The post Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana bar winter utility shutoffs for many behind-on-bills households under cold-weather rules that run into March appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Missouri · 2d

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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 · 2d

WCIA

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From the Farm: Soybeans of other colors

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — What color are soybeans? The simple answer is yellow, but that isn’t always the case this year. Some farmers are harvesting soybeans of other colors. Some people are uncertain about soybeans of other colors (SBOC) and others don’t really care. Others may use the discoloration as a bargaining chip for a […]

Illinois · 1d

Belleville News-Democrat

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Here's why Illinois' job market ranked below-average, according to new report

The Land of Lincoln was recently ranked below-average for employment, while neighboring Missouri performed much better. Financial publication WalletHub’s Oct. 28 report, “ Best & Worst States for Jobs ,” named Illinois the 33rd best state for employment, while Missouri ranked 14th. To compare each state for employment, WalletHub used metrics related to the job market and economic environment. Sources included the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job search site Indeed.com and more. Illinois ranked 37th for the job market category , which included metrics such as the number of job openings, employment growth, job security and unemployment rate. The state landed in 30th for its economic environment , which covered metrics like median annual income, share of workers living in poverty and share of workers with multiple jobs. “Living in one of the best states for jobs can provide stable conditions for the long-term, helping you ride out the fluctuations that the economy will experience in the future,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the report. “The best states for jobs make it easier for residents to find and retain jobs, and employers in these states also offer very competitive compensation and benefits. In addition, the

Illinois · 1d

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 · 1d

The Cool Down

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Illinois homeowner permitting loophole to save solar array stalled by city's height limit

Responsibility for the connection and permits had gone to a paid local electrical firm that said everything was in order.

Illinois · 1d

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Bright Lending Agrees to $15 Million Class Action Settlement Over Claims It Issued Loans With Interest Rates That Violated State Laws

Bright Lending agreed to a $15 million class action settlement to resolve claims it issued loans with interest rates that violated Illinois and other state usury laws. The Bright Lending settlement benefits two classes of borrowers, namely a monetary relief class and a debt relief class. The monetary relief class...

Illinois · 2d

Collinsville Daily News

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Illinois and Midwestern Farmers Are Overcharged on Crop Insurance, Say Durbin, Duckworth, Budzinski, Sorensen, Call for USDA to Recalculate and Provide Refunds

As farmers face sky-high costs, the lawmakers say USDA Risk Management Agency must rebalance premium costs and refund Illinois and Midwestern farmers SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with U.S. Representatives Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), both members of the House Agriculture Committee, today sent a letter to the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency, calling for a review of the Federal Crop Insurance Program to rebalance payments for farmers that are routinely overcharged for federal crop insurance premiums. While the Federal Crop Insurance Act requirescrop insurance premiums to roughly equal the indemnity payouts over the long term, Illinois corn and soybean farmers have been systemically overcharged for crop insurance premiums as they rank among the lowest in the nation for crop insurance payouts. “Farmers face record costs for farm inputs, including diesel, fertilizer, seed, and equipment. As policymakers explore options for relief, we ask USDA to begin a targeted review as soon as possible of the counties and crops that have consistently been overcharged in the Federal Crop Insurance Program, and

Illinois · 22h