Illinois, Indiana and the Bears

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Illinois’ Bears property tax relief bill bogs down
In the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday, House Bill 910 (AKA the Megaprojects bill) was due to be the second piece of legislation up for second reading. “Short Debate” is

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Illinois considers giving Bears a property tax break to keep them from leaving for Indiana
What Illinois might do to keep Bears from building new stadium in Indiana

At least 7 tornadoes hit Illinois last week

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Devastation in Lena, Illinois, after tornado last week
A tornado that touched down in the community of Lena late last week has been estimated as an EF-2, but may be upgraded, officials said Monday.

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Illinois quick hits: Two additional tornadoes confirmed
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Illinois sees 20 tornadoes in one day — EF-2 hits near Rockford with 130 mph winds

Ottawa, Illinois

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2 hurt in explosion, magnesium fire at Ottawa, Illinois chemical plant
Two people were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Ottawa, Illinois. Popular weight loss medications linked to hidden side effects, study finds Trump extends ceasefire with Iran Rick Moranis returns to acting decades after wife's tragic death How much do the Artemis II astronauts get paid?

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Reports of fire, explosion at chemical plant in Ottawa, Illinois
Two injured after explosion rips through chemical plant, sparking hazmat response, shelter-in-place order

Is the Illinois basketball transfer portal signed, sealed, and delivered for 2026-27?

Key returners and a strong recruiting class could impact how the Illinois basketball team continues to attack the portal.

Illinois' Next Offseason Move: Transfer Portal, International Talent or Another Path?

Where should the Illini make their next addition – and do they even need to make another one?
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Illinois Democrats still weighing budget options as strong revenue mixes with uncertain outlook

Pritzker proposed spending $14.4 million less on Home Illinois, the state’s main homeless prevention program, in FY27 ...

Illinois businesses have mixed results with tariff refund process

The federal government launched an online portal Monday for importers to claim refunds, months after the Supreme Court struck ...

Illinois lawsuit over Trump's deployment of National Guard to Chicago dismissed, orders are no longer operational

The lawsuit over President Trump's attempt to deploy the National Guard in Chicago and Illinois is officially over after a ...

Illinois Republicans say Dems' redistricting amendment would create more corrupt maps

A newly proposed Illinois constitutional amendment would change the way legislative and representative districts are drawn in ...

Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday

The Des Plaines River is expected to reach its highest peak at 18 feet on Monday. The Fox River is forecast to reach 11.9 ...

Top Illinois basketball recruit's new status gives green light to start in 2026-27

Illinois basketball now has a five-star coming in for 2026, and this solidifies the thinking that he should be starting from ...