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Commission narrowly approves 24 oil and gas wells near Aurora Reservoir that faced vocal opposition
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (588+ words) Colorado oil and gas regulators on Tuesday approved a controversial 24-well drilling operation that will sit just over a half-mile from hundreds of Aurora homes and a reservoir that serves as the city's primary water supply. The 3-2 vote by the…...
The Beatles' George Harrison stayed at this Illinois home in 1963 " now it's for sale, but struggling to find a buyer
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (835+ words) A house with Beatles history in rural Illinois has been on the market since early April, yet it has generated little attention. So, why isn't anyone buying? The five-bedroom mid-century bungalow in Benton, Illinois " where George Harrison once stayed with…...
Illinois Quick Hits: CTA leader addresses transit security
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (312+ words) (The Center Square) " Chicago Transit Authority Acting President Nora Leerhsen says the agency has increased law enforcement hours by 75% across the system. When reporters asked Leehrsen and Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday about the CTA laying off more than 150 unarmed…...
Illinois Democrats still weighing budget options as strong revenue mixes with uncertain outlook
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (1091+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The biggest item on Illinois lawmakers" agenda this spring is still a work in progress with six weeks left in the legislative session. Democrats are entering the home stretch of budget negotiations ahead of their scheduled May 31 adjournment while…...
Youth and Family Resource Fair planned for Thursday in Aurora
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (183+ words) The city of Aurora's Youth Services Division will be hosting its annual Youth and Family Resource Fair from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday, April 23, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. in Aurora, city officials said. The annual free event is set to be…...
New math resource OK'd, Spanish language arts pilot and new welding class planned in East Aurora District 131
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (467+ words) Some course additions and new resources are planned for East Aurora School District 131 next school year. The district recently approved new course materials for some high school math courses, and is planning for a middle school Spanish language arts pilot…...
Illinois awards $32 M to cannabis companies, but some are still struggling to open
10+ hour, 50+ min ago (726+ words) Illinois officials plan to award almost $32 million to licensed cannabis companies, in what some business owners said was a significant move, while others questioned whether it was too little too late to save the start-ups. "It's very exciting," said Edie…...
Aurora forecast: Northern lights may be visible in Connecticut Tuesday night
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (189+ words) The aurora borealis, or northern lights, may be visible for Connecticut residents Tuesday night. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's forecast puts the view line for Tuesday night right over Connecticut. The line represents the southernmost region where the aurora…...
Illinois leads nation in tornado, hail and wind reports so far in 2026
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (280+ words) The state of Illinois is the new severe weather champion of the nation, data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) reveals. The numbers reflect an unusual weather pattern so far this spring. Illinois has had 80 tornado reports through April 19. That's…...
NOAA aurora viewline map is back. See where northern lights visible tonight
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (274+ words) NOAA's aurora viewline maps for where the northern lights could be visible tonight and tomorrow night have returned. The maps haven't been available on NOAA's website since early April, when visitors to the site saw only "missing data." Ever since…...