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11+ hour, 7+ min ago   (212+ words) It appears the last horse racing track in the Chicago area is closing for good. Hawthorne Race Course issued a statement on Friday after a bankruptcy sale was approved, describing the decision as a "tremendous loss." The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s…...

18+ hour, 27+ min ago   (184+ words) The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on the state's transportation system through its annual Traveler Opinion Survey, which is open through Aug. 11. The survey is available online and gives Illinois residents an opportunity to evaluate transportation services…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (64+ words) Changes are paying off at a beloved non-profit rec center in Aurora. Thanks to the community's help, renovations are making it easier for people with different abilities to use the facility. Changes are paying off at a beloved non-profit rec…...

23+ hour, 45+ min ago   (342+ words) United delays launch of service at Willard Airport United Airlines has pushed back its planned service between Chicago and Champaign-Urbana. University of Illinois-Willard Airport issued a statement saying that the airline would not begin flights to O’Hare in October but…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (228+ words) Illinois drivers already pay some of the highest taxes and fees in the country. The state board of education approved a comprehensive plan to guide school districts on evidence-based math instruction. Illinois wisely scrapped a proposal that could well have…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (215+ words) An anticipated airline option in central Illinois has been delayed again. The Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington announced another delay for the return of United Airlines due to federal restrictions. United's return would include adding flights between the Central…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (826+ words) Taylor Farms now says an FDA test for cyclosporiasis yielded a false positive on its products, but what does that mean? Kate Chappell has the story. Illinois has been added to the list of states being investigated as part of…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (535+ words) Aurora’s largest single water user, Niagara Bottling, met with city officials last week to address water allocations amid drought restrictions. The company has not used more than its allotted amount yet this year but is trending in that direction, according…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (349+ words) Gas prices continue slow climb The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois is 85 cents higher than it was a year ago. According to AAA, the average price on Friday was $4.26 per gallon, up from $4.15 one…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (635+ 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…...