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Man credits $1 million lottery win to random run-in with his Grandma

The anonymous winner dubbed himself, ‘Grandma is my lucky charm’

The Independent UK

Illinois Church Nativity Scene Shows Baby Jesus in Zip Ties Surrounded by ICE Agents Sparking Outrage

A Chicago church's Nativity shows baby Jesus zip-tied, flanked by ICE agents, with Mary and Joseph in gas masks—drawing refugee parallels but sparking backlash as critics call it blasphemous.

International Business Times UK

‘All of our packages!’: Hungry Illinois family’s vacation ruined by porch pirate disguised as DoorDash driver

The Grinch came early this year.

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Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works

As AI data centers spring up across the country, their energy demand and resulting greenhouse gas emissions are raising concerns. With servers and energy-intensive cooling systems constantly running, these buildings can use anywhere from a few megawatts of power for a small data center to more than 100 megawatts for…

The Conversation

‘I’m an independent contractor’: Illinois ‘midnight ballerina’ gets followed into her dressing room. Then she’s told she needs a doctor’s note to continue working

An entertainer, aka ‘midnight ballerina,’ in Illinois recently had her independent contract terminated. The reason why? She is 32 weeks pregnant, and she thinks the club wants to avoid liability.

The Mary Sue

Illinois Tool Works Stock: Is ITW Underperforming the Industrial Sector?

Illinois Tool Works has underperformed the industrial sector over the past year. Moreover, Wall Street analysts remain tepid about its prospects.

Barchart

Northwestern-Illinois Clash Turned Into a Winter Wonderland

The Land of Lincoln Trophy game took on a snowy flavor.

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20 Most Expensive Places To Live in Illinois

How much are necessities alone in these 20 cities?

GOBankingRates

Snow, rain and cold in store for some Thanksgiving travelers

Snow and chilly temperatures have already greeted some Thanksgiving travelers and plenty more could be on its way this holiday weekend

The Independent UK

White House Criticises 'No Cash Bail' Policy After Man With 72 Prior Arrests Sets Woman on Fire on the 'L' Train

A Chicago woman is fighting for her life after being set on fire on an 'L' train by a man with 72 prior arrests

International Business Times UK

White House Slams Democrats After 26-Year-Old Bethany MaGee Is Set on Fire by Man With 72 Arrests

The White House slams Democrat leaders after a Chicago woman is burned alive by a repeat offender with more than 70 prior arrests, sparking renewed debate on crime policies.

International Business Times UK

Slender Man attacker won't fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home

A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth grade classmate to please horror character Slender Man and then fled her group home won't fight extradition from Illinois

The Independent UK

Pre-owned Kia engine defect causes warranty standoff — Illinois buyer still $2,300 in the hole

Sometimes, it's just not worth the fight.

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Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home

Authorities say a Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man has been found in Illinois after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home

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The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power

Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Convicted 'Slender Man Girl' Morgan Geyser: Missing Update and Mental Condition

Morgan Geyser, convicted in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing, briefly went missing after cutting off her monitor. Experts explain her mental history and treatment.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos Of Slender Man Stabber Morgan Geyser: Found After Disappearing Following Controversial Early Release

Morgan Geyser vanished months after her contentious Slender Man release, cutting off her monitor, but was later found in Illinois, sparking new scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

Slender Man Attacker Morgan Geyser Found and Re-Arrested in Illinois After Cutting Off Monitoring Bracelet

Morgan Geyser's escape raises questions after her group home admitted it was 'not equipped' to manage her needs.

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The Independent UK

Trump claims people in Chicago are chanting his name and demanding he send in troops to crush ‘crime and rioting’

President’s comments come as the Windy City suffers another violent weekend

The Guardian - US

US veteran considers civil lawsuit after he was arrested and injured at anti-ICE protest

Dana Briggs, 70, had charges dropped after being accused of assaulting an agent during a protest at an Illinois ICE facility

Benzinga

Ex-NBA Player Who Burned Through $62M And Filed For Bankruptcy After Retiring Says, 'When You're Young, You Think The Money Is Gonna Last Forever'

Darius Miles had the kind of rise that doesn't feel real until the money is gone. Drafted straight out of East St. Louis, Illinois, at 18, earning nearly $62 million over eight NBA seasons, signing with Nike, acting in movies, flying private before he was old enough to legally drink…

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Horrific end for ‘sassy’ 14yo female wrestler in Illinois, killed by someone she trusted, cops allege

"Now my baby is an angel," her mother said.

Barchart

Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Illinois Tool Works Stock Will Climb or Sink?

As Illinois Tool Works has trailed behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

International Business Times

What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Car Accident in Schaumburg

This guide walks you through the vital things to do in the first 24 hours after a crash, with a focus on Illinois law, suburban-versus-city road differences, and how evidence gathering and legal help plug in.

The Texas Tribune

Texas National Guard troops to be recalled from Illinois soon, according to reports

Several media outlets, quoting anonymous federal officials, reported that hundreds of Texas troops could be coming home soon from the Chicago area after their activation was halted by a federal court.

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