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Where to Find Spirit Christmas Stores in Illinois This Year

If you were ready for the holidays the day after Halloween, you are probably super stoked about Spirit Christmas stores opening in Illinois. Unfortunately, Rockford isn't getting one in 2026, but considering how popular Spirit Halloween has become, I wouldn't be surprised if Spirit Christmas eventually made its way to the Stateline.

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Wreaths Across America to honor veterans at Camp Butler National Cemetery

Wreaths Across America will hold a public wreath-laying ceremony on Dec. 19 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

Springfield, IL · 3d

The Hill

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Biss wins Illinois election to succeed Schakowsky in House

Evanston, Ill., Mayor Daniel Biss (D) is projected to easily defeat his Republican opponent John Elleson for the House seat left open by retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Biss — a mathematician and former policy consultant — will serve Illinois’s 9th District, which represents parts of Cook, Lake and McHenry…

Evanston, IL · 3d

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Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors love them

This story is a collaboration between Illinois Answers Project and Capitol News Illinois. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, at a small, round table in a spacious apartment in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, 19-year-old Oliver Wilson sits engrossed in front of two laptop screens, neither of which have anything to do with his introductory-level molecular engineering final exam in a few hours.

Illinois · 2d
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Incumbent state Rep. Spain tops challenger to earn 6th term

Republican state Rep. Ryan Spain of Peoria withstood his first general election challenge Tuesday to secure a sixth term representing the 73rd District in the Illinois House. With 86% of ballots counted, Spain had just over 63% of the vote and a nearly 10,000-ballot margin over Democratic opponent Nicole Dopler, a first-time state candidate from the Quad Cities area.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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More than 115 Illinois hospitals participate in AI cyberattack drill

ILLINOIS (KBSI) — More than 115 Illinois hospitals and health systems participated in a statewide emergency preparedness exercise Wednesday, Nov. 4, simulating a cyberattack powered by artificial intelligence. The Illinois Health and Hospital Association organized the virtual exercise, called “Broken Trust: AI Takes Control,” to help hospitals prepare for...

Illinois · 2d

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 · 3d

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Howard’s Donna Miller Wins Illinois’ 2nd District in a Landslide, Heads to Capitol Hill

Donna Miller is headed to Congress, and the Howard University alumna won Illinois’ 2nd District in a rout. On Tuesday night, the Cook County commissioner defeated Republican Michael Noack to claim the open seat. As a result, she will succeed Rep. Robin Kelly, who gave up the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.

Illinois · 3d

FOX 2

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Nikki Budzinski wins reelection for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District

Nikki Budzinski has won her reelection bid for Illinois' 13th Congressional District, according to Associated Press race call projections.

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A salute that gives back: social media campaign supports honor guards nationwide

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Operation Honor Guard is launching a social media campaign called “Pass the Salute.”. On Veteran’s Day, they’ll be raising money to support honor guards who preserve our nation’s final salute. If you remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, it works a lot...

Illinois · 2d

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Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Costco Under the Open-and-Obvious Doctrine

A recent decision from the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District, reinforces an important principle for retailers and their insurers defending premises liability claims: when a potentially dangerous condition is open and obvious, a plaintiff’s awareness and creation of the condition and its associated risks may defeat a negligence claim, even where the plaintiff argues that a foreseeable distraction contributed to the accident.

Illinois · 3d

The Washington Times

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Democrats rattle off easy gubernatorial wins in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Illinois

Democratic governors in four states easily won another term on Tuesday, fending off Republican challengers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Massachusetts as voters opted to keep their incumbent leaders in office.

Illinois · 3d

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SMTD acquiring land first step to permanent facility

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) has acquired twenty-five acres of land at 350 W. North Street on the south side of Springfield for a future offstreet secondary hub facility and access road. SMTD currently operates an on-street transfer point on Junction Circle south of Stanford...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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District 186 prepares to raise property taxes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – People who own property in Springfield’s District 186 can expect to pay more in property taxes. The district’s business manager, Steve Miller, told the board Monday it’s necessary to keep up with inflation. “We are trying to stay in line...

Springfield, IL · 4d

WBBM News Radio

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Welch will not seek new term as speaker after 26 House Democrats call for change

Move comes following months of criticism over handling of sexual harassment allegations

Illinois · 1d

25 News Now

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U.S. Department of Energy announces $5 Billion loan to boost nuclear power, Clinton included

Illinois · 1d

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Turner to win another term as State Senator

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – State Senator Doris Turner doesn’t have much time to celebrate her presumptive victory in Tuesday’s election for her 48th District seat over opponent and former Springfield City Council colleague Frank Lesko, since before too long, the fall veto session will take place.

Springfield, IL · 3d

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Illinois hospitals drill for AI-driven cyber attack

Illinois · 2d

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Empower All Abilities Conference to bring inclusive education, resources, community support to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Empower All Abilities Conference on November 14 from 8am-12:30pm will bring together families, educators, community partners and local experts for a morning dedicated to supporting and celebrating students of all abilities. The event takes place at Southeast High School and conference is free and open...

Springfield, IL · 3d