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Teen killed after being hit by a line drive during baseball practice, family says

Bentley Wolfe’s obituary says he loved tractors, trucks and farming, and enjoyed riding four-wheelers, shooting guns and spending time with friends and his girlfriend

The Independent UK

Illinois and Pennsylvania Quietly Decouple From Federal Tax Law — What It Means for Businesses and Revenue

You have likely spent months planning your business strategy around the new federal tax incentives passed in Washington. You expect those deductions to lower your liability and free up cash for new equipment or hiring. However, a major shift is happening at the state level that could completely erase those…

Budget and the Bees

Are you the Mega Millions winner? Lucky lottery player lands massive jackpot

A lucky Mega Millions lottery player is set to take home a massive $533 million jackpot. A winning ticket was sold in Illinois, marking the first Mega Millions win in 2026. The winning numbers for Tuesday’s draw were 16, 21, 30, 35, 65, with a Mega Ball of 7. Tuesday’s…

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Two dead as tornadoes leave trail of destruction across multiple states

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The Independent UK

Tornadoes hit Illinois, Indiana and Texas as severe storms sweep US

Two people killed in Indiana as officials warn millions from Texas to Michigan remain at risk of severe weather

The Guardian - US

Two killed as tornadoes level homes and businesses in Illinois and Indiana

Several tornadoes formed across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana and devastated neighborhoods

The Independent UK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Here's What Places in the US Should Be on Tornado Watch

Powerful storms bring tornadoes, giant hail, and flooding across central United States, leaving thousands without power and millions under alert.

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In Illinois, big Democratic names jockey for a rare Senate vacancy

After Illinois Sen. Richard J. Durbin announced his retirement plans last year, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi dug into his substantial war chest, becoming the first candidate in the race to air television ads, building an early lead for a Senate seat that hadn’t been open in nearly 30 years. But with…

Roll Call

Why the Illinois-Indiana Border Just Became a Financial Battleground for Local Families

A single line on a map now carries enormous financial weight. On one side of the Illinois–Indiana border, property taxes can hit homeowners like a second mortgage. On the other side, many families discover dramatically lower bills for homes that often cost about the same. That difference has turned the…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Illinois Property Tax Freeze Program: Who Qualifies and Why Some Seniors Get Denied

Illinois has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Unfortunately, it impacts many older American citizens. But many of them don’t realize they...

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Feeling Frustrated With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? You’re Not Alone — Member Trust Is Falling

Medicare Advantage plans scored lower in overall satisfaction among members in 2025. Eroding trust and policy confusion drove the drop in customer satisfaction.

Kiplinger

ChatGPT Posed as a Lawyer, Convinced an Illinois Woman to Fire Hers — Suit Claims

An Illinois disability dispute takes a new turn as a lawsuit claims ChatGPT acted as a lawyer, leading to fresh litigation and significant legal costs.

International Business Times UK

How a clump of moss helped convict grave robbers in Illinois

Four cemetery workers dug up and moved more than 100 bodies to resell the burial plots nearly 20 years ago

The Guardian - UK

Decades of Injustice Exposed: Illinois Commission Details Harms Against Black Residents

The Illinois reparations commission releases a comprehensive report detailing systemic racial injustices against Black residents, sparking nationwide discussions.

International Business Times UK

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How Is Illinois Tool Works' Stock Performance Compared to Other Industrial Stocks?

Illinois Tool Works has underperformed the Industrial industry over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

The Independent UK

These four races will determine if there is actually a Democratic Tea Party

ANALYSIS: From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes

The Guardian - US

The Indiana Bears? Why an interstate move for a cherished NFL team may work out

An exit from Soldier Field could lead the Bears across state lines. But it could help revive a once thriving area and the team would still be in most fans’ orbit

Sports Illustrated

Keaton Wagler’s Meteoric Rise at Illinois Isn’t a Fluke

The freshman guard went from under-the-radar prospect to a potential top-five NBA draft pick. But his story is one about the imperfect art of recruiting.

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Illinois’ New Biometric Law: What Workers and Phone Users Need to Know in 2026

Illinois remains the gold standard for biometric privacy in the United States. While other states have passed similar laws, the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) continues to offer protections that simply do not exist elsewhere. This law affects how you unlock your phone, how you clock in at work, and…

The Independent UK

Bears take ‘meaningful step’ towards leaving Chicago after key bill unanimously passes

The Bears are seeking a new stadium having played at Soldier Field since 1971

The Independent UK

Chicago Bears’ move to Indiana one step closer to reality after stadium vote

The NFL franchise called the passage of the bill ‘the most meaningful step forward in our stadium planning efforts to date’

Sports Illustrated

The Bears’ Move to Indiana Now Looks Increasingly Likely

Amid a flurry of public statements and legislative activity, sources close to the situation say the franchise’s move to a neighboring state is truly likely.

The Guardian - US

Illinois governor proposes cancelling tax breaks for datacenters

Pritzker’s move reflects increasing public pushback against resource-hungry facilities used to power the AI boom

The Independent UK

This state might start charging a social media fee — here’s what it means

The strategy could generate as much as $200 million in added tax revenue for Illinois, according the state government

The Guardian - US

US judge says lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings ‘boneless wings’ lacks meat

The restaurant can keep menu term despite claim product is ‘essentially chicken nuggets’, Illinois ruling says

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