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Illinois Gov Pritzker’s claim of military politicization challenged by retired Navy captain
Former military leaders have lined up on both sides of the debate between President Donald Trump and Gov. J.B. Pritzker over National Guard deployments. At a press conference in Chicago Thursday, the governor said Trump is hoping to blur the lines...
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ‘Incredibly Lucky’ to Win $1.4M Gambling on Vacation
More details have emerged about Illinois Governor JB Pritzker‘s $1.4 million gambling winnings, with the billionaire saying he was “incredibly lucky” to pocket the huge profit. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Pritzker was asked to...
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Illinois Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Oct. 17, 2025
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Pekin Daily Times - Illinois
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The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 17, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Oct. 17 drawing 09-21-27-48-56, Mega Ball: 10 Check Mega Millions payouts and...
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How Illinois can make the most out of its bye week
After the 34-16 loss to Ohio State, the Illini have the week off. Now, of course, they will use the time to get some players fully healthy, such as Kaden Feagin and Ca’Lil Valentine, to name a couple. but some glaring questions will have to be...
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Does Illinois play today? Fighting Illini's Week 8 college football schedule
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Canton Daily Ledger - Illinois
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Illinois high school football scores: Week 8, 2025
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Shaw Local - Illinois
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Amboy 68, West Prairie 8 Annawan-Wethersfield 42, ROWVA-Williamsfield 6 Athens 29, New Berlin 27 Brother Rice 48, St. Laurence 6 Byron 77, Rockford Lutheran 0 Carlinville 35, Hillsboro 27 Carterville 28, Murphysboro 7 Central 60, Pleasant Hill 8...
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Shooting near University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sparks panic, at least one person shot
A shooting incident was reported near the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign early Saturday morning. Shooting near University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.(UnSplash) According to The Daily Illini, at least one person was shot in a possible...
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Drive-by Shooting Near University of Illinois Leaves Victim Injured
Champaign, Illinois – A drive-by shooting occurred early Saturday morning near the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, leaving one man injured. The shooting was reported at 12:34 a.m. at 411 E. Green St. The Division of Public Safety promptly...
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Illinois football coach in town for game between Morton, Dunlap
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Canton Daily Ledger - Illinois
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Illinois man wins lottery a second time
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Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program application cycle to open Oct. 28
SPRINGFIELD – Thinking about buying an electric vehicle soon? Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings announced the dates for the next EV Rebate Program application cycle, as well as updates to the program...
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Illinois high school football scores for Week 8 in Peoria
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The Register-Mail - Illinois
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Ohio vs. Northern Illinois Oct. 18: TV, Stream
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ESPN 1530 - Ohio
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The Ohio Bobcats (3-3) play a conference opponent when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-5) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium in a MAC clash. Join other fans like you to stream hundreds of College...
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Trump administration seeks emergency order to allow deployment of National Guard to Illinois
HOUSTON, United States The Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to deploy National Guard troops in the state of Illinois, according to media reports. The president has already federalized 300 members of the...
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Listen: Illinois high school football recaps for Week 8
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Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois
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Miss out on any of the high school football action in northern Illinois? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from Week 8 of the 2025 season here. Powered by Everlit’s AI technology, these narrated stories let you stay informed whether...
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Illinois High School Football Schedule & Scores (IHSA) — Friday October 17, 2025
There are 242 games scheduled across Illinois on Friday, October 17, including 19 games featuring statewide top 25 ranked teams. You can follow every game live on our Illinois High School Football Scoreboard. The marquee matchups of the week are...
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Illinois State Police Leads Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation in Marion
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Group arrested eight individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Marion area of Williamson County on October 14 – 15,...
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Illinois lawmakers begin veto session amid budget shortfall and public safety concerns
Chris Miller, Illinois State Representative for 101st District | www.facebook.comChris Miller, Illinois State Representative for 101st District | www.facebook.com The Illinois General Assembly completed the first week of its annual Veto Session in...
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Illinois high school football scores for Week 8 in Peoria
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Aledo Times Record - Illinois
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Illinois youth hunters harvest record number of deer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - Youth deer hunters in the state of Illinois harvested a record number of deer during the youth hunting season. The season ran from October 11-13. Hunters harvested 1,417 deer during the season. Top harvest counties...
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