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Vinitaly.USA 2025 Opens in Chicago, Strengthening the Bridge Between Italy and the United States
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WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Italy's premier wine showcase returns to Chicago, uniting producers, industry professionals, and institutions to celebrate Made in Italy excellence. CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The second edition of Vinitaly.USA officially opened...
Owner: Richard Dean
Opinion: Trump cancels light rail funding in Chicago. Is Portland far behind?
Rep. John Ley For Clark County Today Over the weekend, the Trump administration cancelled $1.97 billion for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line light rail extension. That project would add 5.5 miles and four new stations. This is triple the...
Owner: David Madore
This Small Town in Illinois Comes Alive in The Fall Season
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Only In Your State
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One of the benefits of living in Illinois is that we truly get to experience four distinct seasons. The shortest one, fall, offers the most striking views of our state's incredible natural environment—so much so that I've always found it worth a...
Owner: Donald Graham
Sustainable Fuel Focus Shifts To U.S. States
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Aviation Week Network
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U.S. government support of sustainable aviation fuel has waned, shifting the impetus for increasing its production to the states. But progress continues. “It’s a pivot,” says Keith Sawyer, Avfuel manager of alternative fuels. “The focus had been...
Owner: Informa PLC
Climate Change Puts A Generation’s Retirement On The Line
Standing in front of Pasadena’s city council in June, Totress Beasley begged for support. After being displaced twice — after previous landlords sold the rental properties she called home — she explained how she thought she should put her life in...
Owner: Institute for Public Affairs
Illinois Lottery Player Won $14.6 Million, Admits 'I Cried Because I Was Too Shocked' Before Dreaming Of Paris, A Lexus And A New House
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Benzinga
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An Illinois Lotto player has won a $14.6 million jackpot, the largest prize awarded in the state this year, according to the Illinois Lottery. The winning ticket, purchased for the Aug. 25 drawing at Crown Mart in East St. Louis, matched all six...
Owner: Jason Raznick
'I need you,' Illinois coach urges fans to be loud for Saturday’s clash with Ohio State
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FOX28 - Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema knows he has a challenge on Saturday against Ohio State. So, he's calling for the fans help. "If we've needed you in my entire coaching career, right, since I've been here at...
Owner: Smith Family
Chicago Expands ADU Program to Boost Affordable Housing
Chicago has taken a major step toward addressing its housing shortage as Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Bennett Lawson secured passage of Ordinance SO2024-0008918, which legalizes the construction of Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) across the...
Owner: Non-transparent
Chicago Opens Late Night Gaming Series for Youth Safety
Chicago is expanding its community safety efforts with the launch of the Late Night Video Game Series, a joint initiative by Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS), and the Chicago Public Library (CPL). The program...
Owner: Non-transparent
Feds slash $550M in Colorado climate funds; regional officials rip the move
Colorado will lose $550 million in funding to research climate change, part of $7.56 billion in cuts announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Energy, with the largest reduction at Colorado State University. CSU will lose a $326 million grant...
Owner: Community Radio for Northern Colorado & American Government
NEW: Pritzker Sues Trump Over Nat'l Guard Deployment in Chicago
Has an insurrection taken place in Chicago? J.B. Pritzker's lips say no no no, but video from the streets of the Windy City says otherwise. Two days after Chicago PD were ordered to stand down rather than deal with a mob obstructing federal law...
Owner: Epperson & Atsinger Family
MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson posts video as Batman beating up men and women in sombreros to celebrate Chicago ICE raid
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Owner: Evgeny Lebedev
‘Dumb question’: Stephen Miller says ‘Black people are thrilled’ as he explodes on CNN host over Portland, Chicago deployment
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Owner: Evgeny Lebedev
Illinois Tollway approves $22M in contracts for construction and engineering
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved four contracts totaling over $22.4 million for construction and professional engineering services at its September meeting. This includes a new contract aimed at extending access from the...
Owner: Brian Timpone
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Ameren Illinois’ horizontal drilling success in natural gas storage is breaking new ground
Ameren Illinois is replacing 81 wells at its Freeburg facility to three pads with six wells and reducing its footprint to 10 acres from 4,600 acres. (Courtesy Ameren Illinois) By BRIAN BRETSCH Ameren Illinois literally had to go underground to do...
Owner: Scott Hoskins
Chicago Fire FC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
The Chicago Fire Football Club’s annual Hispanic Heritage Night Match took place on Sept. 27 at Soldier Field as the Fire faced the Columbus Crew. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the United States from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 — those...
Owner: DePaul University
What books made the 2026 Illinois Reads list?
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Canton Daily Ledger - Illinois
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The Illinois Reading Council has released its 2026 Illinois Reads book list. The list was announced as part of the statewide Illinois Reads program, which promotes reading for all Illinois citizens, according to a community announcement. The...
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
Why would anyone want to run the Chicago marathon? We asked first-time runners
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Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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What does it take to train for a marathon if you’ve never run one before? And how is today’s political climate having an impact on runners who just want to train in peace? In The Loop talks to Chicago runners ahead of the big race. GUESTS: Jess...
Owner: Chicago Public Media
Southern Illinois in the process of rapid turnaround from last season
FARGO — Statistically, about the only thing separating North Dakota State and Southern Illinois is an extra point. The Bison average 44.4 points per game, which is sixth in Division I FCS. The Salukis are right behind at 44.3. Will that add up to...
Owner: Marcil-Black Family