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Springfield’s BUNN sold to Chicago-based company
Bunn started in Springfield more than 180 years ago.
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Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot
One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.
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Business coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois
Group petitions ICC to end workshops studying the future of gas in the state.
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Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats
Federal rhetoric about election intervention hasn't yet translated into concrete action, election officials say.
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Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
In Kankakee, the storms produced exceptionally large hail, ranging from 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 centimeters) in diameter.
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Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
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Illinois abortion clinics gain renewed support despite Republican, pro-life pushback
Abortion access is strengthened through independent clinics, recent funding measures.
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Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction
Appeal challenges law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.
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Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its tax breaks
In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker last month called for a two-year “pause” on data center tax breaks, citing rising household electric bills.
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Progressive states revive push to tax the rich as wealth disparity deepens across the US
The Illinois Statehouse so far has not moved on imposing a millionaire tax
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2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
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UPDATE: Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Several tornadoes formed across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, but the exact number won’t be available until officials conduct damage surveys.
3 weeks ago
Rise in gas prices squeezing drivers and gas station owners
"I figured it was going to go up because of the war."
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Responding to federal threat, legislation would protect Illinois waterways
The urgency comes as the Trump administration looks to roll back federal protections for some ‘seasonal’ waters that can temporarily dry up.
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Chicago Bears agree to deals with safety Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush Jr., AP sources say
The 26-year-old Bryant — named after the Los Angeles Lakers great — was a key part of a defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL and helped Seattle win its second Super Bowl championship last season.
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No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon
Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State, No. 9 Illinois and No. 11 Nebraska earned byes through the first three rounds and will begin play in the quarterfinals on Friday.
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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Dusty May and Illinois’ Keaton Wagler take top AP All-Big Ten honors
Illinois' Keaton Wagler was the unanimous choice for freshman of the year in voting by a panel of 16 media members who cover the Big Ten.
4 weeks ago
In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.
4 weeks ago
Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.
