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A House renovated: Automated flagpole to sit atop Springfield site where Lincoln delivered historic anti-slavery speech

A helicopter removed the old manual flagpole from the dome of the Old State Capitol this week in preparation for installing an automated one as part of an ongoing renovation project. Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama both made history at the historic building.

Chicago Sun-Times

Editorial: How casinos broke their promises to the struggling downtowns of Illinois

Back in 1992, William Weidner, then president of Hollywood Casino of Aurora Inc., set out to Springfield to kill then-Mayor Richard M. Daley’s plans for a $2 billion “mega-casino” in downtown Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Despite wind and cold, harvest is up in first portion of Illinois’ firearm deer season

Illinois hunters harvested 52,354 deer during the first portion of Illinois’ firearm deer season, up from last year, despite cold and wind most of the three days.

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Lake Michigan reef mapping is making advances

Mapping of the reefs in the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan by the Illinois Natural History Survey is advancing quickly with modern technology.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dangerous, recalled toys can still be found online during the holiday shopping season, consumer advocates warn

Before everyone starts piling toys into their real life and online shopping carts this Black Friday, Illinois consumer advocates have a message: Be careful.

Chicago Tribune

Rivian Workers And UAW File Safety Complaints, But Incidents Are Low

Reports suggest at least 12 Rivian employees cited safety issues at the EV maker's Illinois factory, and complaints have been filed with regulators via the UAW.

InsideEVs

Illinois should do more to take advantage of affordable, clean energy through ethanol

Using higher blends of ethanol is the kind of innovative solution we need now to address our energy and environmental challenges together.

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Illinois is poised to become a national leader in supporting family caregivers

The new statewide Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition is focused on highlighting the high number of unpaid caregivers in the country and the hours and money they spend providing care for loved ones.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big Ten quarterbacks ranked by Total QBR after Week 12

It's time to check in again to see where all the Big Ten quarterbacks stack up in Total QBR thus far in the season. #B1G

USA Today Sports Media Group

Commentary: What a last-minute voter taught me about our system in a time of election denial

She was a tall 30-something who walked into the polling place at 6:50 p.m. on Election Day. I was standing by the door the woman entered, fulfilling my role as a poll watcher at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Palos Heights, Illinois. She turned to me…

Chicago Tribune

Woman hears her daughter’s heartbeat inside chest of 68-year-old man

An Indiana woman heard the heartbeat of her late daughter inside the chest of a 68-year-old Illinois man who received it in a transplant operation

The Independent UK

'Amazing': Mom hears late daughter's transplanted heart

An Indiana woman heard the heartbeat of her late daughter inside the chest of a 68-year-old Illinois man who received it in a transplant operation

The Independent UK

Big Ten football power rankings after Week 12: Ohio State or Michigan? The stage is set.

Our latest look at the Big Ten power rankings one week from the last week of the regular season. Is it Ohio State or Michigan? #B1G

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dad dies in freak accident as he helps daughter collect food parcels

Aaron LaMore, 45, from Illinois, was in the car's open hatchback on November 6 when he suddenly fell backwards from the vehicle and banged his head on the pavement

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Illinois can make an impact on climate change and drive global action

Promises made as part of the Paris Agreement have already touched down across the Prairie State in a positive way and built momentum that we cannot afford to lose.

Chicago Sun-Times

Opening day for Illinois’ firearm deer season as viewed from the Kendall County check station

A view of the first portion of Illinois’ firearm deer season, which opened Friday, as taken from the Kendall County check station.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois must ensure foster kids get timely health care

The top Medicaid contractor in Illinois isn’t getting it done.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala to retire

Ayala is the first woman and first person of color to hold the position full time.

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Pritzker’s latest fiscal plans go ‘under review’ by Dem leaders

If legislators and others want to spend more on long-term programs or to buttress existing programs, they have to either increase revenues or reduce other spending or both.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big Game Hunting: With a heavy heart, Illinois’ Bielema goes for coaching win No. 2 at Michigan

The death of Bret Bielema’s mother, Marilyn, hangs a cloud over the Illini’s attempt to score an upset that would greatly aid their cause in the Big Ten West.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Browns Film Room: Illinois DT Jer’Zhan Newton is best-kept secret in 2023 NFL Draft

As the Browns continue to look for defensive tackle help, there is a well-kept secret at the University of Illinois in Jer'Zhan Newton.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tips for Thanksgiving travelers who will face pre-pandemic levels of congestion at airports and on roadways

AAA forecasts about 2.7 million Thanksgiving travelers in Illinois. And yes, pie can be carried aboard airplanes.

USA Today Sports Media Group

5 Bold predictions for Bears vs. Falcons

Justin Fields will once again run for over 100 yards and throw for two TDs. That and more in our bold predictions for Bears vs. Falcons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Madigan: Indicted but still pitching for (and getting) money

Illinois law allows the former House speaker to keep asking for campaign contributions even though he’s facing charges that he used his office to enrich himself and his allies.

Chicago Tribune

Former Gov. Pat Quinn announces he will not run for Chicago mayor

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn will pass on a run for Chicago mayor, closing the door on a long-shot bid for City Hall’s top job, he said Thursday.

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