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Rivian Has Started R2 Production. Customer Deliveries Are 'On Track' For This Spring

Production of the long-awaited Rivian R2 is officially underway in Normal, Illinois. Deliveries are 'on track' for later this spring.

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Illinois Schools: New IEP Guidelines Aim to Improve Classroom Support

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Illinois Counties Are Issuing More Property Liens for Unpaid Utility Balances

A growing number of Illinois homeowners now face an unexpected financial threat that has nothing to do with missed mortgage payments. Local governments across the state have ramped up efforts to collect unpaid water, sewer, and garbage bills by placing liens directly on properties.

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Rivian Automotive Faces Setback as Tornado Strikes Illinois Facility

Rivian Automotive faces a setback after a tornado damages its Illinois factory, impacting R2 production operations but leaving workers safe.

International Business Times

Bangladeshi student self-deports from US amid 'inhumane' ICE detention: 'I felt completely broken'

Joytu Chowdhury, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi student in Illinois who was arrested by the ICE after his student visa was revoked, said he chose to self-deport from the US because of the inhumane conditions of the ICE detention centers. Initially, he said he was determined to fight the case against him…

The Times of India

Illinois is OpenAI and Anthropic’s latest battleground as state tries to assess liability for catastrophes caused by AI

OpenAI is backing SB 3444, under which frontier AI developers would not be liable for the death or serious injury of 100 or more people or more than $1 billion in property damage.

Fortune

50 Best Places in America To Retire With $1 Million in Savings

For retirees seeking the perfect spot, "livable" and "budget-friendly" don't have to be at odds. There are many locales to pick from to live on $1 million.

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George Harrison’s pre-Beatlemania hideaway in Illinois goes up for sale

The ‘quiet Beatle’ went camping and jammed with locals during his stay

The Independent UK

Bomb Threat Reported at Pope Leo XIV's Brother's Home: Was Louis Prevost Targeted Amid Trump, Sibling's Feud?

A bomb threat at the Illinois home of Pope Leo XIV's brother, John Prevost, heightened tensions between the Vatican and the White House, though the threat was later deemed unsubstantiated.

International Business Times UK

Expedited Discovery Allowed in Sheriff's Defamation Case, Which Alleges Claims of Unwarranted ICE-Related Detention were a Hoax

From Monday's order by Judge Brett Ludwig in Schmidt v. Naqvi (E.D. Wis.): Plaintiff Dale Schmidt is … the elected… The post Expedited Discovery Allowed in Sheriff's Defamation Case, Which Alleges Claims of Unwarranted ICE-Related Detention were a Hoax appeared first on Reason.com.

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Horse swept away in a fast-moving flood in Illinois rescued after eight hours

Crews from Morengo fire and rescue built a makeshift raft to get Troy, who was stuck in 15ft deep creek, safely to shore

The Guardian - US

Sheriff sues Sunny Naqvi for $1 million over 'false story' of being detained by ICE; claims she was with ex-boyfriend

A Wisconsin sheriff has now sued Illinois woman Sunny Naqvi who claimed in March that she was detained by the US Customs and Border Protection agents at O'Hare International Airport and then was taken to the ICE facility. The alleged detention became national headlines as Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison,…

The Times of India

Illinois Woman Claimed ICE Detained Her. Sheriff Says it's a Hoax and Has Proof She Was in a Hotel

Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt has personally filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Sundas "Sunny" Naqvi, a 28-year-old Skokie woman who claimed she was detained by ICE for two days in March.

International Business Times UK

Emergency managers issue warning for residents in tornado-prone areas

Emergency managers, who responded to some of the worst tornadoes in the country last year, have a message for Americans

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‘Flying’ fish are taking over Midwest lakes and causing havoc for fishermen

One Illinois man detailed the extreme precautions against leaping Asian carp, outfitting his kids with helmets and nets while tubing

Euronews

100 years of Route 66: Take the ultimate driving trip on America’s ‘Mother Road’

With its glowing neon signs, retro diners and restored motels, Route 66 continues to attract travellers wanting to experience one of the world’s most iconic road trips.

Barchart

What to Expect From Illinois Tool Works’ Q1 2026 Earnings Report

Illinois Tool Works is gearing up to report its first-quarter earnings shortly, with analysts expecting a modest, single-digit uptick in EPS.

The Independent UK

Trump Truth Store closes as owner blames low sales on Iran war: ‘Dead as a doornail’

Proprietor shutters Illinois business as demand for MAGA merchandise dwindles

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Axios

David Hogg's PAC leaves some Dem campaigns fuming

A Leaders We Deserve spokesperson said they are making "smart investments."

The Guardian - US

House Democrats demand end to ‘cruel’ US energy blockade after visit to Cuba

Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson denounce ‘collective punishment’ amid vast disruption s from US oil blockade

Sports Illustrated

Why Bill Murray, Longtime Illinois Fan, Is Rooting for UConn in Final Four

Illinois and UConn will face each other Saturday night in the Final Four.

Sports Illustrated

How International Big Men Are Shaping the Men’s Final Four

Illinois, Arizona and Michigan are using European frontcourts amid a changing recruiting landscape to power deep postseason runs.

The Guardian - US

US government sues Illinois, alleging unlawful efforts to regulate prediction markets

Booming prediction market sites, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, face scrutiny from states and Congress

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Illinois mother of 2 gives husband sensual massage while holding a gun to his head. Then she shoots him point blank

She even considered killing her own parents.

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14 Best Midwest Retirement Towns for the Upper Middle Class

Discover Midwest retirement towns offering affordability and financial comfort for upper middle-class retirees.

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