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Future forests rely on stewardship, knowledge of private landownersApr 02, 2024 10:53 pm - FREEPORT, Ill. — A forest is many things. Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife. Their leaves clean the air, and their roots filter water, slow floods, and prevent...
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Things to do April 5-11: The Righteous Brothers, Celtic Woman, Grand Funk Railroad and moreApr 02, 2024 6:36 pm - Mark your calendars for performances by The Righteous Brothers, Celtic Woman and Grand Funk Railroad; the Festival of Arts and Crafts in Waukegan; the Greek Heritage Parade in Chicago; and more happening this week.
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Smashing Pumpkins to headline Illinois State FairApr 01, 2024 12:59 pm - Iconic Chicago rockers, The Smashing Pumpkins, will headline at the Illinois State Fair in August, officials announced Monday. The Grammy-winning band is scheduled to per...
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Chicago Bears launch advisory board to elevate female fan experience and strengthen community impactMar 29, 2024 12:17 pm - This month, the Chicago Bears proudly announce the formation of a Women’s Advisory Board. This dynamic group of accomplished and inspirational leaders will enhance the or...
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Oh so Sweet: Shannon, Illinois hold off Iowa State to advance to Elite EightMar 28, 2024 11:58 pm - Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night.
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Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampageMar 28, 2024 12:05 pm - A 22-year-old man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied stabbing and beating rampage that left four people dead in a matter of minutes in...
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4 killed, 7 wounded in stabbing attack in Rockford; suspect is in custodyMar 27, 2024 5:17 pm - ROCKFORD, Ill. — Four people were killed and seven were hurt when a man went on a stabbing rampage Wednesday across multiple locations in a northern Illinois community, a...
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Survey: Illinois teacher shortage persistsMar 26, 2024 7:57 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois continues to suffer from a shortage of teachers and other education professionals, although recent efforts by the state to ease the strain have mad...
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Things to do March 29 to April 4: Bad Bunny, Easter events and moreMar 26, 2024 1:42 pm - Mark your calendars for performances by Bad Bunny, Ledisi and Thunderstruck, a host of Easter events and more happening this week.
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Boeing CEO to exit in broad management shake-up as manufacturing issues plague storied plane makerMar 25, 2024 8:19 am - Boeing CEO David Calhoun will step down from the embattled plane maker at the end of the year as part of a broad management shake-up Monday after a series of mishaps at o...