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Illinois Extension Crop Management Conference equips agriculturalists for upcoming growing seasonFeb 07, 2026 9:10 pm - University of Illinois Extension's online-only Crop Management Conference allows attendees to plan and strategize for the upcoming farming season from the comfort of their homes.
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Gamblers placing fewer wagers in Illinois since new tax imposedFeb 07, 2026 2:00 pm - Gamblers are placing far fewer bets with Illinois sportsbooks since the state imposed a per-bet tax on online wagers last year.
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Full throttle: Chicago Auto Show cruises into McCormick PlaceFeb 06, 2026 7:12 pm - What’s hot at the auto show, plus insider tips on market trends and interest rates.
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DuPage group to build altars, hold vigil Saturday for those killed by immigration enforcement officersFeb 06, 2026 2:32 pm - The Casa DuPage Workers Center, together with community members, will honor three people killed by federal immigration officers by constructing Day of the Dead altars Saturday in Wheaton.
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Wisconsin woman facing attempted murder charges after violent spree through GurneeFeb 04, 2026 8:26 am - A Wisconsin woman is facing attempted murder charges after a violent spree Monday morning in Gurnee.
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‘Indiana is moving fast’: Arlington Heights group rallies to keep Bears in IllinoisFeb 03, 2026 6:50 pm - Touchdown Arlington, a pro-Bears-to-Arlington Heights business coalition, plans an event on Feb. 11 to rally support for the Bears’ proposed redevelopment of Arlington Park. The event comes amid the team’s increasing interest in Indiana.
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Car-tastic: The Chicago Auto Show is back with 2,000 tires to kickFeb 01, 2026 8:45 pm - New attractions include Chi-Town Alley showcasing local car culture and an indoor test track for gas-powered autos.
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Embrace nature’s snowy season with Illinois Extension ‘Four Seasons’ winter webinarsJan 29, 2026 2:02 pm - The "Four Seasons Gardening" webinar series offers nature-inspired activities and gardening tips for the winter season.
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‘Wily and Wild Animal Invaders’ webinar explores environmental impact of invasive wildlifeJan 29, 2026 1:31 pm - The University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free webinar, "Wild and Wily Animal Invaders," on March 19 to explore the history of non-native wildlife species in Illinois and efforts to protect local ecosystems and economy.
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Chicago man detained, charged with fleeing police and burglarizing Hinsdale boutiqueJan 28, 2026 7:38 pm - A judge has granted the State’s motion to detain a Chicago man ahead of his trial. 33-year-old Monroe Shivers is facing four felony charges, accused of fleeing police aft...