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Taylorville Police investigating scam involving cell phone deliveries

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Taylorville Police Department is warning of a suspected scam as part of an ongoing, multi-state investigation. Department officials posted on Facebook that the scam concerns the shipment of cellular phones through Roadie, a third-party delivery platform. Last week, the department investigated an incident that led the investigation to Florida; the […]

Taylorville, IL · 10h

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June Tyler Store In The Taylorville Square Holds Ribbon Cutting

A new store recently opened at the Taylorville Square and held its official ribbon-cutting last week. A ribbon-cutting was held last Thursday for June Tyler, which will offer, among other things, women’s clothes, home accessories, and jewelry. Store owner Samantha Adermann took ownership of the store on August 1st.

Taylorville, IL · 1d
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CBS Chicago

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Ole Miss student in viral video has family ties to Illinois car dealer

One of the White students at the center of an allegedly racist video at Ole Miss has a family connection to a major Midwest auto dealership chain.

Illinois · 5h

foxillinois.com

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Decatur Police looking for man accused stalking, aggravated battery, attempted residential burglary

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Decatur Police are looking for a man for charges of stalking, aggravated battery, and attempted residential burglary. An arrest warrant has been issued for Elijah J. Neal. Anyone with information about where Neal can be found is asked to contact the Decatur Police Department at 217-424-2711,...

Decatur, IL · 1d
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takingthekids.com

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Most Of These Old-School Steakhouses Closed Years Ago, But This Illinois One Still Serves T-Bones And A Full Buffet

A 16-ounce T-bone and an all-you-can-eat buffet still share the same menu at one Illinois interstate stop. Plenty of families thought that combo vanished along with the restaurants of their childhood. The chain behind it once dotted highways across the Midwest. Most of those locations closed years ago, so finding...

Illinois · 1d

KTVH

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Man wanted on 3 counts of homicide arrested in Helena after high-risk stop

A man wanted on three homicide counts out of Illinois was arrested in Helena after a high-risk felony stop, authorities said.

Helena, MT · 1d

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MOUNTAIN LION FOUND DEAD IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS; IDNR INVESTIGATING

A young male mountain lion that had been roaming Southern Illinois for approximately two months has been found dead in Jackson County near the Union County line. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, a hunter discovered the animal’s remains and contacted conservation police. Conservation police officers and...

Jackson County, IL · 10h

WMBD/WYZZ

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Chris Yates’ bold prediction for the 2026-2027 winter season

PEORIA, ILL. (WMBD) — Up until recently, it’s been a very warm Fall in central Illinois. We experienced one of the warmest Octobers on record and our first freeze came three weeks later than what climatology would suggest is “normal”. Seasonal forecasting is always a challenging endeavor, even more so in a year where we’ve […]

Peoria, IL · 4h

WCIA

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Decatur Fire Dept. investigating after two cars catch fire overnight

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Fire Department is investigating after two cars caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The fire happened at around 2:30 a.m. in the area of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Decatur Street. Decatur Police said arriving officers and firefighters found a “large amount of fire” […]

Decatur, IL · 12h

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Ask Your Grandparents About These 7 Small-Town Illinois Taverns Still Pouring Beer And Frying Tenderloins

Ask anyone who grew up in Illinois about the best tenderloin they ever had, and the answer usually points to a corner tavern in a small town. These are the places where the sandwich hangs off the bun, the booths have seen a few decades, and the bartender probably knows your uncle.

Illinois · 15h

taylorvilledailynews.com

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Taylorville School Board Presented Plans For New Tennis Courts

Plans for new tennis courts at Taylorville High School were presented during a lengthy Taylorville Board of Education Meeting on Monday night. Dr. Terry Cunnington provided board members with copies of the plans by Benton Engineering and stated that they are working to secure the grant from the US Tennis Association and have passed the technical review.

Taylorville, IL · 1d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Freeport father wins $1 million Illinois Lottery jackpot

An anonymous father from Freeport, Illinois, won a $1 million top prize on a $50 Millionaire Club instant lottery ticket purchased at a local Cub Foods.

Freeport, IL · 1d

takingthekids.com

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We Ranked The Best Barbecue In Illinois And These 7 Smokehouses Made The Cut

Two of the best barbecue joints in Illinois sit inside old train depots. I love that. Brisket and railroad history might be the most Midwestern pairing ever invented. The surprises keep stacking up from there. One Chicago spot has been a South Side standard for over 70 years. A small...

Illinois · 9h

Secret Chicago

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application or any fee to renew your lease

We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027 , Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease. House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed , amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479. The rules apply to residential leases entered into on or after the effective date , including new and renewed leases. They do not cover units in an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units. The $50 cap and the first-page rule Every non-optional fee, one-time or recurring , must appear on the first page of the lease . If it doesn’t, you don’t have to pay it. A landlord can charge more than $50 for screening only if the actual third-party background-check cost is higher. The landlord must pay the provider first, then bill you with the provider’s receipts within 14 days . If the landlord misses that window, you don’t owe the fee. A landlord also can’t use an unpaid background-check fee as grounds for eviction during the first year of a lease. In Cook County,

Illinois · 19h

CBS Chicago

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Illinois Republicans assess damage from nationwide 'blue tsunami'

Illinois Republicans are thinking about what to do next after a brutal election that saw candidates lose by significant margins throughout the state.

Illinois · 11h

Breeze-Courier

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Nurse practitioner focuses on preventive care in Decatur

DECATUR — HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine - Mound Road, 176 W. Mound Road in Decatur, will welcome a transferring family nurse practitioner. Carmen Blomquist, MSN, APRN, is relocating from another HSHS Medical Group health practice to family medicine in Decatur. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who provides preventive care and helps patients manage acute and chronic conditions.

Decatur, IL · 1d

hometownregister.com

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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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This Secret Illinois Nature Preserve Is A Peaceful Escape Worthy Of Your Bucket List

There’s a place in southern Illinois that most people have never heard of, and it sits above the Mississippi River like it’s been keeping a very pleasant secret for a very long time. That place is Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve, and it’s located near the small town...

Illinois · 1d

Quad Cities Sports Network

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Illinois High School Football Team Tries 104-Yard Field Goal In Rule Loophole

How much faith would you have in your kicker?

Lyons, IL · 1d

fox32chicago.com

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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