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Edwardsville plans new inclusive playground at N.O. Nelson campus

By D. H. Parks | Oct 15, 2025

A new all-abilities playground is set to be built in Edwardsville, located on the N.O. Nelson campus of Lewis & Clark Community College.

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Lt. Gov. candidate Mendoza on antisemitism: 'I am comforted' by Trump's fight against antisemitism

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 14, 2025

Carrie Mendoza, a candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois, has expressed her support for President Trump's leadership.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Columbus Day is a day to honor Italian-American heritage and to mark a triumph of assimilation'

By D. H. Parks | Oct 14, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, has expressed his support for celebrating Columbus Day, emphasizing its significance in honoring Italian-American heritage and successful assimilation.

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JD Vance: Gov. Pritzker 'has violated his fundamental oath of office'

By A. U. Williams | Oct 14, 2025

JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker for allegedly failing to fulfill his duties and potentially violating his oath as Illinois' chief executive.

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Illinois lawmakers return after Columbus Day with public transit funding on agenda

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly will reconvene in Springfield on October 14, following Columbus Day.

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Illinois sees rise in tax collections during first quarter of FY26

By T. B. Watson | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois tax collections increased in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, according to a report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).

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Illinois updates Motor Fuel Tax Law definitions and requirements for 2026

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 14, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2026, changes to the Illinois Motor Fuel Tax Law will take effect as a result of Public Act 104-0006.

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Three charged in Chicago with obstructing federal agents using vehicles

By T. B. Watson | Oct 14, 2025

Three people have been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly using their vehicles to obstruct the work of federal agents.

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Illinois to end one percent grocery sales tax starting January 2026

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 11, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois will end its one-percent sales and use tax on grocery sales.

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Federal officials announce ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Chicago

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 11, 2025

Federal authorities in Chicago have announced ongoing criminal immigration enforcement operations in the city.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski discusses rural economy at Stronghurst meet and greet: 'Small town communities are losing jobs and people'

By M. V. Joyner | Oct 10, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, said small-town communities face economic challenges as manufacturing jobs decline.

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Illinois State Medical Society joins antitrust lawsuit against MultiPlan and insurers

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 10, 2025

Thousands of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare professionals are involved in a lawsuit against MultiPlan and several major insurance companies, including United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, and Blue Cross Blue Shield entities.

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Estimated $631.8 million in bank failures across Illinois since 2012

By A. M. Puente | Oct 9, 2025

Out of the 20 bank failures across Illinois since 2012, eight of them happened in 2012.

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Chicago Flips Red founder: Brandon Johnson’s 'administration has failed teachers, parents, and students'

By A. T. Brackett | Oct 9, 2025

Zoe Leigh, founder of Chicago Flips Red, has criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration, stating that his allies acknowledge political fallout and prioritize ideology over accountability, which she says harms schools and families.

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U.S. Senate candidate Tracy on public safety: 'Stop blocking enforcement and start protecting our communities'

By R. S. Christian | Oct 9, 2025

Don Tracy, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, has said that Democratic policies in Chicago and Springfield have facilitated the flow of illegal weapons and contraband.

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AG Bondi on Epstein logs: Sen. Durbin, 'why did you fight to not disclose the flight logs'

By A. U. Williams | Oct 9, 2025

Pam Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, said that Republicans have been repeatedly blocked from obtaining Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs and questioned Senator Dick Durbin's motives.

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Sen. Blackburn on Sen. Durbin blocking Epstein flight logs: 'I repeatedly asked for those flight logs'

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has said that she repeatedly sought subpoenas for Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs, alleging that Senator Dick Durbin misrepresented her efforts and halted committee action.

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Illinois launches $67 million incentive program for climate-smart agriculture

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 9, 2025

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of Agriculture have announced a new initiative to support climate-smart agriculture practices.

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Illinois House Republicans accuse Pritzker of enabling illegal immigration

By A. U. Williams | Oct 8, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced on the social media platform X that Governor J.B. Pritzker has facilitated illegal immigration in Illinois, prompting federal authorities to intervene to protect local communities.

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Lois V. Hollaar, wife of late William Hollaar, passes at 95

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 8, 2025

Lois V. Hollaar passed away on Oct. 6. Below is the obituary.