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4 weeks ago

The most popular grocery items for Christmas in Illinois, according to Instacart

Instacart reports on Christmas trends and eggnog popularity in Illinois and across the country.

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Pritzker signs $1.5B plan to overhaul public transportation, avoid service cuts

Law raises money to allow Chicago-area transit agencies to avert financial disaster. Downstate passenger train service could also be helped.

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Illinois firearm deer numbers

2025 falls short of 2024.

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New Year’s Eve celebration ideas for families

Explore these ideas for family-friendly NYE fun.

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Tips to stay the course with a New Year’s resolution

As people ponder their resolutions for the year ahead, the following strategies might help them stay the course over the next 12 months.

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How to stay healthy while traveling for the holidays

Travelers can look to various strategies to stay healthy when taking to the rails, roads or friendly skies this holiday season.

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Illinois unveils roadmap to lead the future of food and biomanufacturing

State’s first-in-the-nation Alternative Protein Task Force releases landmark blueprint.

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Illinois extends health insurance enrollment deadline to Dec. 31

State marketplace gives residents extra time to sign up for coverage starting Jan. 1.

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1/10 high schoolers admit to binge drinking: IDPH releases first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois

The comprehensive report highlights the health and safety impacts of alcohol use, with a focus on youth consumption, traffic fatalities, and more.

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Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation

Illinois has at least a half dozen laws regulating potentially harmful aspects of artificial intelligence.

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Superintendent search continues

Board VP says final choice should be named in late January.

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Pritzker: Trump’s Reiner remarks ‘terrible’

Also: Governor defends signing of "end of life" bill.

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