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Newly elected Aurora, Illinois, Mayor John Laesch sworn into office
Laesch, who previously served as alderman-at-large, defeated outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin in last month's election with 53% ...
Gov. Pritzker wants Canadians to visit Illinois. These are its key selling points
Gov. JB Pritzker released a video inviting Canadians to visit Illinois. Find out about the state's key spots to check out.
In Illinois Senate Race, Old Grudges and a Test of Pritzker’s Power
Few policy differences have emerged among the Democrats vying to replace the retiring Senator Richard J. Durbin, while Gov.
3.3 magnitude earthquake confirmed in Central Illinois
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake was confirmed near Lerna, Illinois, late Monday night. The earthquake, confirmed by the United ...
Australian startup to join Illinois quantum campus at former U.S. Steel South Works site
Sydney-based Diraq signed a letter of intent to join the state’s quantum campus, where it will continue to develop quantum ...
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Legislation seeks to rein in rental 'junk fees' in Illinois
A new Illinois bill would ban move-in fees and cap background check and late fees, sparking debate between tenant advocates ...
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WATCH: Legislation would limit how consumers can buy an electric vehicle in Illinois
In a state that has been striving to get more electric vehicles on the roads, an Illinois lawmaker wants to place ...
3.3 magnitude earthquake reported in Central Illinois
At least 80 people said they felt the earthquake, which was reported at 11:43 p.m. Monday in the village of Lerna in Coles ...
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3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Illinois
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck Illinois shortly before midnight Monday, with an epicenter roughly 75 miles southeast of ...
Editorial: Depression, isolation and substance use all are up. Are Illinois teens OK?
New research from the University of Illinois shows alcohol use among Illinois teens is now double the national average.