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December 31, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan men’s basketball defeats Hamilton to close NYC trip

McLean County Times - Illinois

Owner: Brian Timpone

McLean County Times - Illinois

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December 31, 2025

Illinois State Redbirds prepare for FCS title game against Montana State

McLean County Times - Illinois

Owner: Brian Timpone

McLean County Times - Illinois

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December 31, 2025

Illinois State men’s basketball starts new year hosting Evansville after strong non-conference run

McLean County Times - Illinois

Owner: Brian Timpone

McLean County Times - Illinois

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New Illinois law addresses squatters

AdVantage - Illinois

Owner: John Simmons

AdVantage - Illinois

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Hurt leads Illinois State against Murray State after 26-point game

The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania

Owner: Boyle Family

The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania

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January 1, 2026

Casey leads Evansville against Illinois State after 21-point performance

WTOP - District Columbia

Owner: Stanley S. Hubbard

WTOP - District Columbia

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December 31, 2025

Western Illinois men’s basketball starts OVC road slate at UT Martin and SEMO

West Central Reporter - Illinois

Owner: Brian Timpone

West Central Reporter - Illinois

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January 1, 2026

Editorial: What we think about some Illinois laws now taking effect, from taxation to AI to apex predators

Chicago Tribune - Illinois

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman

Chicago Tribune

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January 1, 2026

Bell leads Southeast Missouri State against Eastern Illinois after 22-point outing

WTOP - District Columbia

Owner: Stanley S. Hubbard

WTOP - District Columbia

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UT Martin hosts Western Illinois after Bukumirovic's 28-point outing

Rutland Herald - Vermont

Owner: George “Scoop” Sample

Rutland Herald - Vermont

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Valparaiso faces Southern Illinois, looks to halt 4-game skid

Record Eagle - Michigan

Owner: Retirement Systems of Alabama

Record Eagle - Michigan

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January 1, 2026

Men’s basketball falls to Illinois Wesleyan

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December 31, 2025

What’s At Stake for Montana State, Illinois State in FCS Championship?

Underdog Dynasty - Louisiana

Owner: Jay Penske

Underdog Dynasty - Louisiana

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Southern Illinois visits Drake following Aalsma's 30-point game

Record Eagle - Michigan

Owner: Retirement Systems of Alabama

Record Eagle - Michigan

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January 1, 2026

Federal agents investigating ‘aircraft incident’ at Southern Illinois Airport

KFVS - Missouri

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

KFVS - Missouri

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2025 new business review in the Illinois Valley: Amazon facility opens in Ottawa

Ilinois Valley

Owner: Shaw Family

Ilinois Valley

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Year Founded	2020
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2025 new business review in the Illinois Valley: Utica launches outdoor retail plaza

Ilinois Valley

Owner: Shaw Family

Ilinois Valley

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December 31, 2025

LaHood announces winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Illinois’ 16th District

Peoria Standard - Illinois

Owner: Brian Timpone

Peoria Standard - Illinois

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Illinois Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 31, 2025

Geneseo Republic - Illinois

Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

Geneseo Republic - Illinois

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Illinois Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 31, 2025

Geneseo Republic - Illinois

Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

Geneseo Republic - Illinois

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