Articles filed under Illinois
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Lost or leading the way? Rare birds may signal shifting migration routesNov 12, 2025 6:36 pm - While vagrants are often considered evolutionary dead-ends, a recent study by a U of I ornithologist and others suggests they could be the vanguard of range expansion and adaptation to changing habitats due to climate change, representing a critical part of the cycle for migratory birds.
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LSSI’s True Friend benefit celebrates service and raises $300K for kids’ programsNov 12, 2025 5:58 pm - LSSI celebrated its 44th annual True Friend Celebration, raising over $300,000 for children's programs including foster care, counseling, and support services. John and Liz Rudy of Downers Grove received the True Friend award for their decades of service, leadership, and support to LSSI and the community.
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Don’t veer for deer: Fall is peak time of year for collisions, says IDOTNov 06, 2025 9:47 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding drivers to be cautious of deer on the roads, especially during the peak mating season from October to December.
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Ag economists evaluate machinery cost decisionsNov 06, 2025 7:16 pm - With farm machinery expenses at an all-time high, farmers might need to take a closer look at the numbers before purchasing machinery.
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NIU welcomes Illinois Senate minority leader for ‘Rebuilding Democracy’ lectureNov 03, 2025 12:47 pm - The NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran for the "Rebuilding Democracy" lecture series on Nov. 12. It will feature a discussion between Curran, Dean Robert Brinkmann, and College of Law Dean Cassandra Hill on topics such as the state of democracy, states' rights, ethical leadership, economic development, and legislative issues.
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Former Lake County judge authors book about Supreme Court justice, Lincoln confidant David DavisOct 28, 2025 4:52 pm - Former Lake County judge Raymond K. McKoski published a book this summer about Supreme Court judge David Davis, a close Lincoln confidant and Illinoisan.
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Johnsburg neighbors unite to buy neighborhood bar and grill — and promise to turn down the volumeOct 27, 2025 1:44 pm - Jon Brudzinski and his wife, Izabela Halat, were at their Johnsburg neighborhood bar this summer when they heard that its owners were looking to sell. Brudzinski called t...
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Suburban businesses should beware new taxes disguised as ‘solutions’Oct 25, 2025 12:30 pm - Suburban business owners long have depended on and contributed to Chicago’s economy. Three major proposals could shape the economic landscape before the year ends: a tax-laden fix for the transit deficit, a proposed business head tax and new levies on the tech sector.
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‘Heart-crushing’: GOP gubernatorial candidate Bailey’s son and three family members die in Montana helicopter crashOct 23, 2025 8:10 am - The son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren of Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey died in a helicopter crash Wednesday evening in Montana.
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Report: Illinois leads Midwest in clean energy jobs creationOct 16, 2025 4:22 pm - Illinois ranks fifth in the U.S. for clean energy jobs with 3,274 new jobs added last year.