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9+ hour, 58+ min ago   (225+ words) The Illinois State Fair will again offer free tram service across the fairgrounds during its Aug. 13-23 run in Springfield. The service, made possible through support from the Illinois Corn Growers Association, will operate with two trams on a dedicated route,…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (100+ words) Jeff Bard, who led Aurora hospitals in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac, is retiring after nearly 33 years in health care. What Aurora leadership change means for Oshkosh, Fond du Lac hospitals Chris Soska will succeed Bard as senior vice president…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (391+ words) Route 66 will serve as the honorary grand marshal of the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade as Illinois marks the highway’s 100th anniversary, with classic cars leading the procession through the Springfield fairgrounds. The designation recognizes the historic roadway's century-long connection to…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (84+ words) Illinois ranks near the bottom among states when it comes to building new homes, a shortage that is affecting both homebuyers and renters. David Young, director of capacity building at Housing Action Illinois, discusses what's driving the housing shortage and…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (376+ words) (The Center Square) – Four people are facing federal charges in connection with a Franklin County mine fire that occurred in August 2021. An indictment returned on Tuesday accuses Ronald Dale Koontz, 69, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Demitrios George Macropoulos, 38, of Buckeye, Arizona, Randy…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (166+ words) Illinois State Police troopers issued nearly 1,000 citations across northwest Illinois in July while making 18 criminal arrests and investigating more than 100 crashes. The activity totals were released by Illinois State Police Troop 1, according to a community announcement. Troop 1 Captain Ken Benson…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (898+ words) CHICAGO — After the U.S. Treasury paid out $100 billion in tariff refunds to corporations at the end of last month, Gov. JB Pritzker wants to know where Illinois’ cut is. In a letter sent to President Donald Trump on Aug. 5, Pritzker…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (491+ words) SPRINGFIELD, IL – After a century of serving as a staple of Americana, the Mother Road Route 66 has had her standing ovation this year for the 100th celebration all across the city. But the Illinois State Fair may take the cake in…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (173+ words) An 11th Consecutive Recognition for the Managing Partner of King & Jones, Whose Chicago Practice Spans Business Litigation and Trust and Estate Disputes CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Jones announces that managing partner Peter M. King has been selected to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (343+ words) (The Center Square) – Illinois Corn Growers Association President Mark Bunselmeyer says it is disappointing that the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry did not advance a farm bill on Thursday before the August recess. The ICGA said in…...