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University of Illinois wildlife lab leads efforts to protect box turtle populationsAug 13, 2025 4:41 pm - University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free webinar on Aug. 21 discussing box turtle health research from the University of Illinois Wildlife Epidemiology Lab, which has assessed over 4,000 turtles in 18 years.
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Young dancers and theatrical performers invited to audition for a role in the Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’Aug 11, 2025 12:37 pm - The Joffrey Ballet will hold open auditions for the Children’s Cast of Christopher Wheeldon’s “The Nutcracker” Friday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 7, at its downtown studios in Joffrey Tower, 10 E. Randolph Street, with a video submission audition for a specific role that closes at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.
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Cybersecurity: A critical priority for businesses of all sizesAug 09, 2025 12:15 pm - In today's increasingly digital world, cybersecurity no longer is just a concern for large corporations. Small and mid-sized businesses are equally — if not more — vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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For $5, this man will draw a terrible portrait of youAug 09, 2025 4:00 am - A Chicago man quit his job to draw humorous but caring portraits for strangers, sparking smiles and human connections.
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Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appealAug 08, 2025 8:19 pm - A federal judge on Friday denied former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s legal arguments that he should remain out of prison while his appeal of both his corruption convictions and 7 ½ year sentence play out.
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Illinois Extension’s SNAP education program ending, impacting food security for 1 millionAug 05, 2025 9:47 pm - Illinois Extension's nutrition program helping 1 million state residents annually will end due to federal cuts, affecting 2K partnerships and over 200 jobs.
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Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets go on strikeAug 04, 2025 7:29 am - Thousands of workers at three Boeing manufacturing plants went on strike overnight less than a year after the company boosted wages to end a separate, 53-day strike by 33,000 aircraft workers.
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Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game, first time at Wrigley Field since 1990Aug 01, 2025 10:04 am - In a long-awaited announcement, Major League Baseball confirmed the Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the new...
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Giannoulias launches campaign to ensure fairness in auto insurance ratesJul 30, 2025 12:17 pm - Secretary of state wants Illinoisans to tell their stories about expensive auto insurance rates. Meanwhile State Farm says it’s reducing costs.
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State-backed quantum park plan expands with new companyJul 30, 2025 8:59 am - Quantum computing company Infleqtion will open an office in Illinois and build a “neutral atom” quantum computer on Chicago’s South Side. Infleqtion is expected to receive at least a $5 million tax credit through a state program meant to incentivize microchip manufacturing and quantum computing.