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Illinois to become first Midwest state to allow 'medical aid in dying"
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (792+ words) Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to legalize "medical aid in dying" on Sept. 12,...The new law, titled the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, also known as Deb's Law,...JB Pritzker signing the law…...
Illinois State Fair names Miles of Smiles Parade winners
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (317+ words) Illinois State Fair officials have announced the winners of the 2026 Miles of Smiles Parade, highlighting...More: New food stands to try at the Illinois State Fair The Normal Marching Band of Normal claimed first...More: Going to the Illinois State…...
Huge 6.6-inch hailstone sets Illinois state record
1+ week, 5+ day ago (280+ words) Illinois has experienced an unprecedented year for severe weather, with the state tallying more tornadoes...measuring 6.6 inches in diameter found in Kankakee, Illinois, on March 10, 2026, has been confirmed as a state..."After review by the State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC),…...
Illinois’ top 50 state pensioners averaged $437,000 each last year
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (478+ words) 184 pensioners in Illinois’ five state-run systems received enough in 2025 to put them in the top 5%...That’s roughly seven times the average annual salary in the state....That could be allowed with certain restrictions under the State Universities Retirement System,…...
Today in Chicago History: Monarch butterfly becomes the state’s official insect
3+ week, 5+ day ago (474+ words) signed a bill proposed by third graders at Dennis School in Decatur that made the monarch butterfly the state...Vintage Chicago Tribune: How the Tully monster became Illinois’ official state fossil The students observed...The state already had a state…...
State ends FY26 with $1B in excess; other data shows Illinois ‘lags’
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (521+ words) (The Center Square) – A state commission report showed Illinois brought in more revenue than expected...for June, released this month, showed an 8.2% increase in revenue collected by the state compared to...sales taxes are up, there are other economic factors…...
Governor's Day at Illinois State Fair focused on U.S. Senate race
3+ week, 4+ day ago (75+ words) Governor's Day at Illinois State Fair focused on U.S....Senate race SPRINGFIELD, IL – It was Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair, but the focus this year...
Illinois Quick Hits: State issues more medical cannabis licenses
3+ day, 40+ min ago (192+ words) medical cannabis dispensary licenses to 37 existing dispensaries, marking the biggest expansion of the state...STATE MUSEUM HOSTS MONARCH FESTIVAL The Monarch Butterfly Festival is scheduled to be on Saturday at...the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield....Free games and activities…...
This Illinois State Park Hides A Dells Canyon You Can Reach Only By Guided Boat
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (1692+ words) Starved Rock State Park in La Salle County has genuine sandstone canyons, but IDNR identifies them as...the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Commission describes access by prior permission and guided land...a boat-arrival experience, but Dells Boat Tours describes it…...
Illinois signs Arizona State guard Quentin McCoy as late addition to 2026-27 roster
2+ week, 3+ day ago (235+ words) Arizona State transfer guard Quentin McCoy signed with Illinois on Thursday, joining the program to begin...He started all 32 games during his senior season, earning All-State Honorable Mention recognition while...McCoy will get an opportunity to return home and…...