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Today in Chicago History: Essanay Studios — briefly home to Charlie Chaplin — opens for movie production
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (224+ words) Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 10, according to the Tribune’s archives. 1983: ChicagoFest was held for the last time. Among the acts at Soldier Field were Charlie Daniels Band, Chicago, Jerry Lee Lewis and…...
Report shows how Illinois ranks on education, economy and more
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (630+ words) Illinois is struggling when it comes to civil liberties, the environment, and work and labor force, according to a new report. The State of the Nation Project released its 2026 State of the States report in June, which compares each state…...
Illinois' school funding stretched thin as costs rise, corporate revenue source shrinks
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (151+ words) SPRINGFIELD — Despite a $350 million increase in base funding for public schools this year, Illinois is falling further behind in its quest to bring all school districts up to adequate funding levels. A new reality show follows the daily lives of…...
Illinois State Fair brings back free tram service for visitors - AOL
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (225+ words) The Illinois State Fair will again offer free tram service across the fairgrounds during its Aug. 13-23 run in Springfield. The service, made possible through support from the Illinois Corn Growers Association, will operate with two trams on a dedicated route,…...
Route 66 named honorary grand marshal of Illinois State Fair parade - AOL
3+ day ago (391+ words) Route 66 will serve as the honorary grand marshal of the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade as Illinois marks the highway’s 100th anniversary, with classic cars leading the procession through the Springfield fairgrounds. The designation recognizes the historic roadway's century-long connection to…...
No second bananas: How Chicago Snowballs combine baseball with a ‘traveling circus’ show
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (1012+ words) Choreographed dance moves, like a boy band from the ’90s. An acrobatic “Lion King”-inspired Simba lift. A juggling pirate on a unicycle. Pyrotechnics and a snowball fight (real fire, but cotton balls, because after all, it’s summer). This, plus more,…...
Chicago Bears place DB Dallis Flowers on IR after physical practice — but 2 others escape serious injury
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (156+ words) The Chicago Bears avoided potential scares during a physical and spirited practice Thursday morning at Halas Hall, but they didn’t come away unscathed. More than 50 decomposing bodies found in Southeast Side funeral home, officials say John Gotti grandson Carmine Agnello…...
Why Illinois ranks second to last in country for building housing
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (84+ words) Illinois ranks near the bottom among states when it comes to building new homes, a shortage that is affecting both homebuyers and renters. David Young, director of capacity building at Housing Action Illinois, discusses what's driving the housing shortage and…...
Illinois Quick Hits: Four indicted in connection with mine fire
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (376+ words) (The Center Square) – Four people are facing federal charges in connection with a Franklin County mine fire that occurred in August 2021. An indictment returned on Tuesday accuses Ronald Dale Koontz, 69, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Demitrios George Macropoulos, 38, of Buckeye, Arizona, Randy…...
Chicago River turns yellow as rubber ducks race for a cause
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (206+ words) Tens of thousands of yellow rubber ducks raced down the Chicago River during the annual Chicago Ducky Derby, raising money for Special Olympics Illinois. The fundraiser has brought in millions of dollars since launching in 2005. Following her fallout with President…...