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Hottest Novembers in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Novembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in recent string of thefts

Woman allegedly used credit cards that weren't hers.

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Inmate families, advocates speak against mail scanning program

IDOC says program is intended to reduce drugs, contraband from entering prisons.

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Chicago day care worker detained by immigration agents at drop-off time for children

It was unusual even under “Operation Midway Blitz,” which has resulted in more than 3,000 immigration arrests in the Chicago area since early September. 

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Judge orders improvements at a Chicago-area immigration facility after claims of inhumane conditions

“People shouldn’t be sleeping next to overflowing toilets,” U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman said. “They should not be sleeping on top of each other.”

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Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill

Two dozen bills passed during the recently ended fall veto session.

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UPDATE: Police investigating after person uses excavator to knock down half a house in Petersburg

An excavator parked at the home was used to tear down half the home.

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Illinois State Police goes from “F” to “A” on supporting human trafficking victims

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Illinois State Police has announced that Illinois has gone from an “F” on…

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City gains ground on Olde Towne Apartments

Five buildings are slated for demolition due to safety concerns.

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Pritzker sticks up for Staunton man

Community rallies for undocumented Sandoval.

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Illinois State Museum celebrates the Route 66 Mother Road’s 100th anniversary in 2026

Route 66 is Celebrating their Mother road's 100th anniversary. The Illinois State Museum, will be Launching a new online historical database on the famous highway.

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Gregory: Residency requirement may be due to return

"People in the city of Springfield should definitely have first crack at these fine jobs," alderman says as he votes Present on fire union contract.

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Jury is picked in Boeing’s first civil trial over payouts to families of Ethiopia crash victims

Boeing is now headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, but it was based in Chicago when the first lawsuits were filed in 2019.

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Horace Mann reports earnings

The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $438.5 million in the period.

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Excessive force allegations will be the focus of a Chicago court hearing

The preliminary injunction hearing stems from a lawsuit filed by news outlets and protesters who say agents have used too much force, including tear gas, during demonstrations.

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Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses

State level changes are in response to revenue-reducing federal tax policies

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Snack Wraps’ return helps boost McDonald’s third quarter sales

Same-store sales rose 2.4% in the U.S. in the third quarter, the company said Wednesday.

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Illinois treasurer faces no GOP challenger as 2026 primary ballots take shape

Gubernatorial, congressional contests draw big fields for the March primaries.

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Two Springfield residents jailed for 2024 Bloomington Biaggi’s burglary

At least two suspects wearing masks, gloves and dark clothing robbed the business, with one suspect showing and using a gun during the crime.

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Border Patrol official behind Chicago immigration crackdown defends tactics as Trump cheers

“We’re what I call now sanctuary busters,” he said. “There are no sanctuaries. There will be no sanctuaries.”

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