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Illinois government recognizes The Bear's achievements in sandwich propaganda
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (380+ words) With nothing better apparently on their plates, Illinois legislators acknowledged that FX's show has made many people hanker for a sandwich. In a move we'd mark as at least somewhat ironic'given how much of the show is about increasingly desperate…...
Aurora Christian Schools board member charged with sex abuse: police
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (48+ words) Michael Robert Herbert, who is on the school board of Aurora Christian Schools, is facing sexual assault and sex abuse charges, Aurora police said. Michael Robert Herbert, who is on the school board of Aurora Christian Schools, is facing sexual…...
Aurora Police take suspects into custody after motel standoff
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (48+ words) Police were in a standoff with suspects involved in an Aurora carjacking yesterday where shots were fired, no one was injured in the shooting. Police were in a standoff with suspects involved in an Aurora carjacking yesterday where shots were…...
Aurora teen arrested, accused of throwing molotov cocktails at police
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (64+ words) An Aurora teen has been arrested, accused of throwing molotov cocktails at police in an alleged crime spree that also included a suspected car theft and taking a weapon to school property. An Aurora teen has been arrested, accused of…...
3 killed in crash involving wrong-way driver on I-88 in Aurora early Sunday morning, Illinois State Police say
1+ week, 2+ day ago (132+ words) Three people were killed in a crash involving a wrong-way driver on I-88 early Sunday morning in west suburban Aurora, according to Illinois State Police. ISP says a car was going east in the westbound lanes of I-88 at milepost 112. 25 around 4 a. m. when…...
Aurora development boom hits gas service snag, leaving schools and builders in limbo
1+ week, 6+ day ago (68+ words) One of Aurora's fastest-growing areas is running into an unexpected and confusing obstacle: uncertainty over whether natural gas service will be available for thousands of new homes and a school already under construction. One of Aurora's fastest-growing areas is running…...
Aurora nonprofit lays off over 100 employees due to budget constraints
2+ week, 5+ day ago (32+ words) Layoffs are hitting an Aurora nonprofit that supports people struggling with mental health and drug addiction. Layoffs are hitting an Aurora nonprofit that supports people struggling with mental health and drug addiction....
In Illinois' 4th District, independents unite behind beating Democrat Patty Garc'a
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1296+ words) CHICAGO " Independent would-be candidates for a Southwest Side congressional seat are uniting against two targets as they look ahead to November, one a familiar enemy, the other much less so. President Donald Trump must be beaten, each independent in Illinois…...
Aurora City Council passes data center noise restrictions as Illinois residents clamor for change
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (90+ words) The data center debate is sweeping through Chicagoland. Last week, the City of Joliet passed legislation to build the largest data center in the State of Illinois. On Tuesday, the City of Aurora voted on regulations governing new data centers…...
Illinois leads nation in tornado, hail and wind reports so far in 2026
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (280+ words) The state of Illinois is the new severe weather champion of the nation, data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) reveals. The numbers reflect an unusual weather pattern so far this spring. Illinois has had 80 tornado reports through April 19. That's…...