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Illinois may bring early warning of toll costs ahead of proposed rate hike
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (390+ words) (The Center Square) – While Illinois contemplates raising prices on tollways across the state, one state lawmaker wants increased transparency for drivers. State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, announced he plans to introduce the “Truth in Toll Transparency Act,” which he…...
Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (432+ words) The Chicago White Sox (52-46) and Texas Rangers (50-49) open a 3-game series Monday in Arlington, Texas. First pitch from Globe Life Field is at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the White Sox vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB…...
Illinois SNAP costs: State wins one-year delay on food aid penalty, but major costs still loom
18+ hour, 57+ min ago (824+ words) Illinois will get an extra year, until October 2028, before it must begin sharing the cost of food assistance benefits with the federal government, after the state’s own payment error rate climbed high enough to qualify for a delay built into…...
Illinois lawmaker wants early warning of toll costs ahead of proposed rate hike
14+ hour, 40+ min ago (178+ words) While Illinois contemplates raising prices on tollways across the state, one state lawmaker wants increased transparency for drivers. State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, announced he plans to introduce the âTruth in Toll Transparency Act,â which he said…...
The Chicago White Sox May Have Found Their Next Frontline Starter
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (401+ words) The Chicago White Sox have been hunting for an upgrade to their starting rotation for most of the 2026 season. Just as Davis Martin has experienced a bit of regression, Burke has elevated his game and pitched like a bona fide…...
Illinois news in brief: Ammons House investigation hearing set; IDOT requests public feedback; Duckworth reacts to service member's death
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (191+ words) Ammons House investigation hearing set Duckworth reacts to service member's death Illinois U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth says the death of a U.S. service member in northern Iraq on Saturday is a devastating reminder of the true cost of war. U.S. Central Command said…...
Air quality alert issued for central Illinois from wildfire smoke - AOL
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (360+ words) SPRINGFIELD, IL – Air quality in Springfield is currently designated as "unhealthy" but it is set to improve in the coming days. As of Monday morning, air quality in the capital city and parts of central Illinois shows a U.S. Air Quality…...
Illinois news in brief: Chicago police review Illinois Accountability Commission report; Granite City man sentenced for transporting minor in sex assault case; Report finds Illinois' AI careers rank 34th in nation
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (236+ words) Chicago police review Illinois Accountability Commission report. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is encouraging people whose experiences are described in the Illi... Chicago police review Illinois Accountability Commission reportChicago Mayor Brandon JohnsonâÂÂs administration is encouraging people whose experiences are…...
11 Must-Drive Illinois Routes For Gorgeous July Views
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1777+ words) July can make an ordinary Illinois road feel like it belongs in a movie. Fields glow green beside the pavement, wildflowers brighten the shoulders, and sunlight flashes over rivers and wooded bluffs. I have spent countless summer weekends chasing those…...
Illinois farmland is becoming a clean energy payday, with some solar leases reaching $200,000
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (298+ words) Across central Illinois, some acreage once devoted strictly to corn and soybeans is being committed to wind and solar development. For landowners, leasing that ground can offer a more predictable paycheck than relying on farm income alone. The money involved…...