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Why Illinois commercial driver’s license program is at risk of losing funding

2+ hour, 23+ min ago  (110+ words) Illinois could lose money after the U.S. Department of Transportation warns $128 million for the state is at risk. A federal review of the Illinois" commercial driver"s license program indicates almos... Illinois could lose money after the U.S. Department of Transportation warns…...

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Gov. Pritzker signs order to accelerate nuclear reactor development in Illinois

23+ hour, 13+ min ago  (362+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) " Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed an executive order directing state agencies to immediately begin identifying sites and crafting a regulatory framework for the first new nuclear reactors in Illinois in nearly four decades. The move comes as…...

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New record: Lowest relative humidity in Chicago recorded weather history

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (309+ words) CHICAGO (WGN) " It's not every day that an all-time record is broken, but that was the case on Wednesday afternoon. The relative humidity in Chicago dipped to a desert-like 11% at 5 p.m., making it the lowest in recorded history since observations began…...

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New legislation filed in Illinois includes 'billionaire wealth tax"

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (526+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Since Illinois lawmakers got back to work in January, they began introducing legislation. We took a look at some of the bills that were filed recently. Here are a few to keep an eye on. State Sen. Karina Villa,…...

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Gov. JB Pritzker says there may be a way for Bears to stay in Illinois with new stadium project

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (89+ words) Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker addressed the ongoing battle to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois on Monday, just moments after making an announcement downstate. Pritzker was in Belleville to highlight the expansion of the Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bond…...

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Leaders to outline 2026 Chicago tourism plans

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (38+ words) After a record-breaking summer tourism season in Chicago, city and state leaders meet Tuesday to plan what's next. After a record-breaking summer tourism season in Chicago, city and state leaders meet Tuesday to plan what's next....

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Choose Chicago outlines 2026 tourism plans

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (48+ words) Chicago leaders are sharing their strategy to keep the city a top destination for tourists. You can get a Southwest Airlines Companion Pass when you open a new Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card " ... Chicago leaders are sharing their strategy to…...

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Why bets are down in Illinois: Data

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (125+ words) New data from the Illinois Gaming Board shows bets have been down the past four months. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sent out more than 60 cease-and-desist letters to entities allegedly opera... New data from the Illinois Gaming Board shows bets…...

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What is that smell? Chicago-area residents report mysterious odor

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (219+ words) An unexplained odor has been reported across multiple Midwestern states. Fire officials say the source is still unknown. Agencies are monitoring the situation and urging residents to seek care if symptoms develop. Residents across parts of the Chicago area reported…...

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Chicago weather: Warm-up begins this week

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (134+ words) CHICAGO - The cold weather is sticking around for one more day before a significant warm-up across the area. Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast. Forecast highs on Sunday are projected to reach the lower 30s, which is about on…...