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Newly elected Aurora, Illinois, Mayor John Laesch to be sworn into office
Laesch, who previously served as alderman-at-large, defeated outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin in last month's election with 53% ...
3.3 magnitude earthquake reported in Central Illinois
At least 80 people said they felt the earthquake, which was reported at 11:43 p.m. Monday in the village of Lerna in Coles ...
3.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Central Illinois, officials say
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake southeast of Illinois’ state capital shook parts of the state overnight, the United States ...
Gov. Pritzker wants Canadians to visit Illinois. These are its key selling points
Gov. JB Pritzker released a video inviting Canadians to visit Illinois. Find out about the state's key spots to check out.
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Trump Administration Commits Funding for Great Lakes Carp Barrier Following Standoff with Illinois Governor
The Trump administration agreed to fund its share for a $1.2 billion barrier system to prevent invasive carp from entering ...
In Illinois Senate Race, Old Grudges and a Test of Pritzker’s Power
Few policy differences have emerged among the Democrats vying to replace the retiring Senator Richard J. Durbin, while Gov.
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Australian startup to join Illinois quantum campus at former U.S. Steel South Works site
Sydney-based Diraq signed a letter of intent to join the state’s quantum campus, where it will continue to develop quantum ...
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3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Illinois
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck Illinois shortly before midnight Monday, with an epicenter roughly 75 miles southeast of ...
Editorial: Depression, isolation and substance use all are up. Are Illinois teens OK?
New research from the University of Illinois shows alcohol use among Illinois teens is now double the national average.