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9+ hour, 42+ min ago   (621+ words) Illinois will provide one-time cash payments of $400 per eligible household member to people who lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under a new state-funded program designed to address recent food assistance reductions. Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1802+ words) Some Illinois outings sound like they need a full plan, but not every scenic stop asks that much from you. Rebman Ln in Goreville No. 1 Precinct points to the kind of place that fits a simple day trip and a…...

13+ hour, 52+ min ago   (405+ words) Illinois continues to lead the nation in preliminary tornado reports in 2026, surpassing its annual record in June. By the end of July, the state had already broken that new record again. On June 17, there were 164 tornado reports in Illinois. By…...

23+ hour, 22+ min ago   (283+ words) Program helps customers access affordable water and wastewater service Illinois American Water's Income-Based Discount Program provides monthly discounts ranging from 10% to 80% on water and wastewater bills based on gross household income and size. The program, administered by Dollar Energy Fund…...

10+ hour, 48+ min ago   (428+ words) The Illinois Institute of Technology laid off 160 faculty and staff members just weeks before students are scheduled to resume classes in August. Victor Hilitski/For the Sun-Times file The Illinois Institute of Technology has laid off approximately 160 faculty and staff…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (58+ words) Illinois State Fair admission tickets will cost $5 during an online flash sale running Aug. 1 through Aug. 12. Illinois State Fair to offer $5 admission tickets in flash sale Illinois residents and visitors can buy admission to the Illinois State Fair for $5 during…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (341+ words) (The Center Square) – A package of different laws aimed at creating more protections and independence for vulnerable residents of Illinois was signed into law Thursday. The package of legislation includes laws with bipartisan support, including one that will allow courts…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (528+ words) (The Center Square) – States around the country are introducing bills that would allow residents to sue individual federal officers for civil rights violations, and an Illinois law is already facing a court challenge. Democrat lawmakers from states across the country…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (297+ words) (The Center Square) – In a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday, the Illinois State Board of Elections said it is complying with all federal laws, and pushed back against claims of potential voter fraud. The letter is…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1612+ words) August turns one corner of Illinois into a whirlwind of bright lights, roaring crowds, and larger-than-life traditions. For 11 straight days, the grounds pulse with carnival rides and live performances, while livestock competitions keep the event connected to its agricultural roots....