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A Candy Lover's Dream Awaits In Robinson, Illinois
96.7 The Eagle - Illinois
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August 8, 2025
If you're like me and a big fan of candy, then you'll want to check out this unique museum in Illinois, which features a wide variety of sweet treats. The Candy Museum In Illinois Whenever my wife and I go away on vacation, wherever our...
Popular tech items for students preparing to head back to school
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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August 10, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's back to school season, and as many parents continue to shop for the necessities, we are rounding up a list of savvy tech supplies -- to help your students navigate the new school year. Lifestyle expert Nekia Nichelle visited...
Missing 7 Years, Child Found Safe | Dental Visit Death Investigation | Recruit Dies At Naval Station: IL News
Patch
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August 8, 2025
ILLINOIS — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Illinois. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories...
Travel chaos as United Airlines grounds entire mainline fleet over ‘technology issue’
The U.S. Sun
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August 7, 2025
UNITED Airlines bosses were forced to ground its fleet of planes across the US on Wednesday sparking travel chaos for passengers. Ground stops were ordered at major airports including Houston, Newark, and San Francisco. 4 Travelers waiting for...
Chicago-area man charged after drive-thru gun incident at suburban McDonald's: police
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. - A Chicago-area man is facing multiple charges following an investigation into a drive-thru shooting incident that occurred late last month at a McDonald's, authorities said. What we know: Bashkim Rockwell, 38, was charged...
State officials spend millions in renovations to Illinois State Fairgrounds
WICD - Illinois
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Springfield, Illinois — From free concerts to horse shows, Illinoisans travel from all over the state to join in on the fun at the Illinois State Fair. To welcome thousands of people for the week-long festivities, the state has invested millions...
Paxton asks Illinois court to allow arrest of Texas House Democrats
Longview News-Journal - Texas
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August 8, 2025
Published 10:55 pm Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Aarón Torres , The Dallas Morning News AUSTIN — Illinois law enforcement officers should be allowed to arrest Texas House Democrats who have been staying in the Chicago area this week, Attorney...
Illinois state fair offers free camping night to celebrate IDNR centennial
WICD - Illinois
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — In celebration of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' (IDNR) upcoming 100th anniversary in 2025, state fairgoers have the opportunity to enjoy a special camping deal at any Illinois state park or historic site...
Illinois State Fair prepares to welcome hundreds of annual horse show competitors
WICD - Illinois
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Springfield, Illinois — We are less than 24 hours away from the opening of the Illinois State Fair. As rides, fair food and games attract thousands to the Illinois State Fair, attendees will also see Illinois' finest livestock. Officials told me...
United Airlines resolves issue, but travel disruptions continue
The Times Leader - Ohio
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Passengers seeks updates on their delayed flight at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Kenner, La. (AP Photo/Jack Brooks) (AP) — A disruption to a system housing United Airlines’ flight information that...
Change My Mind: Fall Is the Best Time to Visit Illinois
ESPN 104.1 FM and 1170AM - Iowa
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August 8, 2025
Are you wondering when you should visit Illinois? Here’s why September through November is the ideal time, according to me. Fall is my favorite season in Illinois. I've been living in the Midwest my entire life and I love, love, love all-seasons...
Chicago-Area Bomb Threat Causes AWOL Texas Democrat Lawmakers to Evacuate Hotel
Breitbart
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August 6, 2025
A bomb threat reportedly sparked an evacuation at a Chicago-area hotel where some of the Texas Democrat lawmakers who left the state to prevent their Republican colleagues from voting on a redrawn map of congressional districts were staying. Texas...
Senator Chesney’s staff schedules traveling office hours across northwest Illinois
NW Illinois News
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August 7, 2025
Andrew S. Chesney, Illinois State Senator for 45th District | Illinois General Assembly Andrew S. Chesney, Illinois State Senator for 45th District | Illinois General Assembly State Senator Andrew Chesney’s constituent services staff will hold...
Boone-Winnebago Superintendent brings global education insights back to Illinois
WIFR - Illinois
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August 7, 2025
(WIFR) - Boone-Winnebago Regional Superintendent Scott Bloomquist recently completed the prestigious National ESA Leadership Academy, a yearlong program designed to strengthen education leadership across the country. As part of the program,...
Review: PARADE at CIBC Theatre Presented By Broadway In Chicago
BroadwayWorld
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A Confederate flag. A “Roman” salute. Invitations to serve one’s country as a means of preserving “culture.” If you’re as unlucky as I am, you will see all of these at some point during a casual social media scroll. Some of them may have even been...
Tourists In Awe of Nature Basically Wearing Plastic Bags
Chilkat Valley News - Alaska
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August 7, 2025
Fake news from a real town On Tuesday, during typically rainy and windy Southeast weather, cruise ship passengers Irma and Bill Budgit waxed poetic about the scenery and wildlife they were witnessing, while wearing large plastic bags with holes...
Paxton demands Illinois court enforce arrest of Democrats who left Texas
The Gazette - Colorado
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on Thursday demanding that an Illinois court enforce the Republican-issued arrest warrants against Democrats who left the Lone Star State to break quorum. The suit was filed against nearly three...
Atlanta Dream Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Chicago Sky
Times News Global
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August 7, 2025
CHICAGO, Ill. — The Atlanta Dream (18-11) travel to Chicago to face the Chicago Sky (8-21) on Thursday, August 7, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. With WNBA playoffs approaching, Atlanta aims for a top-two seed while Chicago hopes to secure a spot. Atlanta...
Luke Combs checks off iconic Chicago bucket list item during Lollapalooza visit
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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Luke Combs had quite an eventful time when he visited Chicago during Lollapalooza. On top of a headlining performance at the four-day music festival, the country music star stopped by a popular tourist attraction, Skydeck Chicago toward the top of...
Chicago mayor recycles failed tax idea to fix $1.12B deficit
Illinois Policy
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August 5, 2025
As Chicago faces a major deficit for fiscal year 2026, Mayor Brandon Johnson is considering resurrecting a failed idea that punishes job creation: the corporate head tax. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is staring down a projected $1.12 billion...