Articles filed under Illinois
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National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeksOct 10, 2025 9:02 am - National Guard troops were expected Friday to begin patrolling in Memphis, a day after a federal judge in Illinois blocked the deployment of troops in the Chicago are...
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Illinois pumpkin harvest underway; heat weakens crop in some areasOct 09, 2025 4:30 pm - October is a busy month for the top pumpkin producing state and while consumers likely won’t see the effects, Mother Nature challenged some Illinois fields this season.
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Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago areaOct 09, 2025 10:46 am - President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Illinois faces legal scrutiny Thursday at a pivotal court hearing, a day after a small number of troops began...
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AgeGuide joins the American Society on Aging and allies across the world for Ageism Awareness DayOct 07, 2025 9:13 pm - AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois and the American Society on Aging (ASA) will celebrate Ageism Awareness Day on Thursday, Oct. 9
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Panel: Nicor should get rate hike, but not as much as it’s seekingOct 07, 2025 4:23 pm - An Illinois Commerce Commission panel recommended Monday that the regulatory agency approve a rate hike for Nicor Gas, but not as steep as the one the utility is seeking.
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Is this a good time to buy a car? Here’s the fall outlook with tariffs here, EV tax credits goneOct 05, 2025 3:00 pm - Auto manufacturers have been sucking up extra costs but that could change in 2026, plus some EV rebates still exist.
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Illinois shows how protecting workers’ rights is good policyOct 04, 2025 1:30 pm - Seven years ago, Illinois became ground zero in a generations-long fight over workers’ rights. The Supreme Court’s decision in Janus vs. AFSCME Council 31 imposed so-called “right-to-work” conditions on every public sector worker in the nation.
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7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption convictionOct 03, 2025 6:12 pm - With 10 days until former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is scheduled to report to federal prison, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied the longtime Democratic power broker’s bid to remain free while he challenges his corruption conviction.
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Master Gardener Conference celebrates 50 years of growth, connectionSep 30, 2025 3:44 pm - The Illinois Master Gardener program celebrated its 50-year legacy at the annual conference.It featured tours highlighting the intersection of history and horticulture, hands-on learning sessions, and recognition of Master Gardener projects' impact.
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As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meetingSep 26, 2025 4:41 pm - Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders in Chicago canceled a meeting scheduled for Friday with members of Illinois’ congressional delegation.