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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 2h

Call for Indigenous Peoples Day in Springfield capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-...

Call for Indigenous Peoples Day in Springfield - Capitol City Now

By any name, Monday is not a city holiday.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 4h

1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Shelby Co. crash

1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Shelby Co. crash - Capitol City Now

A car with four people in it ran off the road and overturned.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 14h

Churches look to step up as government services dwindle under Trump

Churches look to step up as government services dwindle under Trump

Where the federal government is pulling back, churches are looking to step up. Amid the Trump administration’s funding cuts and the ongoing government shutdown, houses of worship have …

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 16h

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa Win the Chicago Marathon

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 19h

What to know as Israel and Gaza await the release of hostages, prisoners, aid — and Trump's visit

What to know as Israel and Gaza await the release of hostages, prisoners, aid — and Trump’s visit

Anticipation built across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank on Sunday as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held before a critical day for all sides and the region.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 20h

'Just the right amount of weird': A look inside San Francisco's underground robot fight club

‘Just the right amount of weird’: A look inside San Francisco’s underground robot fight club

Hundreds of people lined the block outside an ordinary warehouse in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood last weekend for an exclusive invite to the Silicon Colosseum.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 22h

Why you won't be getting any mail on Monday

Why you won’t be getting any mail on Monday

You can skip your trip to the mailbox Monday.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 23h

Buildings are turning to 'ice batteries' for sustainable air conditioning: What are they?

Buildings are turning to ‘ice batteries’ for sustainable air conditioning: What are they?

This type of thermal energy storage, also known as ice batteries, is being added to buildings in the U.S. for its ability to provide cool air without releasing planet-warming emissions.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 23h

Man, 23, shot and killed during argument overnight in Chicago Lawn neighborhood, police say a person is in custody

Man, 23, shot and killed during argument overnight in Chicago Lawn neighborhood, police say a person is in custody

CHICAGO — A 23-year-old man was shot and killed during an argument overnight in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the city’s Southwest Side, according to Chicago police. Police say the man was…

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to win the Wuhan Open

Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to win the Wuhan Open

It was an all-American final on Sunday at the Wuhan Open, but it was Coco Gauff who came out on top.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Boil order issued for Lake Forest on Friday has been lifted, city says

Boil order issued for Lake Forest on Friday has been lifted, city says

A boil order issued Friday for north suburban Lake Forest has been lifted, the city stated in a news release Sunday morning.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now - Capitol City Now

Perry said she found no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

SNAP changes: Here's who could lose benefits in November

SNAP changes: Here’s who could lose benefits in November

States are warning SNAP recipients their eligibility for food assistance could change as a November deadline to comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill approaches.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago city leaders hand out 'ICE-free zone' signs to local businesses, residents

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

After 2 kidney transplants, Chicago woman takes on first marathon

After 2 kidney transplants, Chicago woman takes on first marathon

Leah Howell, a two-time kidney transplant recipient, is running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to raise awareness and funds for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

2 found dead at Naval Station Great Lakes, investigation underway

2 found dead at Naval Station Great Lakes, investigation underway

An investigation is underway at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago after two people were found dead in Navy housing Friday night.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Lake County correctional officer killed in hit-and-run crash in Northwest Indiana

Lake County correctional officer killed in hit-and-run crash in Northwest Indiana

A Lake County correctional officer was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Schererville, Indiana, and the driver of the other vehicle is still at large.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Annual Historic Pullman House Tour offers a look at historically significant and restored homes

Annual Historic Pullman House Tour offers a look at historically significant and restored homes

This weekend, the historic Pullman House tour is inviting guests to experience living history. The 52nd Annual Historic Pullman House Tour at Pullman National Historical Park offers guests the chan…

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

WGN Weekend Morning News celebrates 15 years since returning to air

WGN Weekend Morning News celebrates 15 years since returning to air

The WGN Weekend Morning News team celebrated a major milestone on Saturday. Saturday marked 15 years since WGN Weekend Morning news came back on the air and since then, there have been plenty of gr…

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

What is a nor’easter, the storm set to drench the East Coast this weekend?

What is a nor’easter, the storm set to drench the East Coast this weekend?

SEA BRIGHT, N.J. (PIX11) – A storm without a name is expected to bring flooding to the East Coast from South Carolina to New Jersey and high winds to New York City over the holiday weekend. New Jer…

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Winning a bidding war isn't always a win, research on 14 million home sales shows

Winning a bidding war isn’t always a win, research on 14 million home sales shows

In today’s housing market, winning a bidding war can feel like a triumph. But research shows it often comes with a catch.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 2d

Scientists identify brain region behind compulsive alcohol use in new study

Scientists identify brain region behind compulsive alcohol use in new study

The finding could lead to new treatments for alcohol dependence and anxiety disorders.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 2d

Should you be gluten-free if you don't have celiac disease?

Should you be gluten-free if you don’t have celiac disease?

Gluten-free diets have surged in popularity in recent years, even among people who don’t have an intolerance to gluten.

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 2d

Woman missing for several days disappeared after release from south suburban hospital

Woman missing for several days disappeared after release from south suburban hospital

CHICAGO — Authorities are seeking help in the search for a woman who officers say has been missing for nearly a week, who disappeared after being released from the hospital in the south suburbs. Ac…

Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 2d

Peanut allergies may be prevented, new research finds

Peanut allergies may be prevented, new research finds

The new tools developed help parents and doctors to introduce peanuts to babies early and safely.