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Published on 08:11 GMT

Illinois Senate primary likely a toss-up, experts say, after Underwood declines to run

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) said on Monday that she would pass on an anticipated run for the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) in 2026, leaving what’s likely to be a three-way race among Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Reps. Raja …

Source: Jewish Insider - Center-right
Published on 16:10 GMT

Illinois quick hits: Transgender sports debate in Naperville

Transgender sports debate in Naperville A controversy is brewing in Naperville after a transgender student won multiple events at a middle school female track meet. Parents engaged in heated debate at Monday evening's Naperville Community Unit School …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on 15:33 GMT

Letter to the Editor: Well-intentioned legislation would likely hurt small businesses in Illinois

By LaDONNA RAEH Small Business Owner Raeh Consulting, South Holland As a small business owner in Illinois, I am deeply concerned about the impending implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA), set to take effect on July 1, 2025. While the …

Source: Illinois Business Journal - Neutral
Published on 11:34 GMT

18 Grenadians graduate from Western Illinois University

Eighteen Grenadians graduated with degrees from Western Illinois University (WIU) in the 10 May commencement exercises. Six earned doctoral degrees, 4 earned master’s degrees and 8 earned bachelor’s degrees. They were among more than 50 Caribbean students …

Source: Now Grenada - Center-left
Published on 16:40 GMT

Eye On Illinois: School districts meeting criteria for construction grants waiting decades for state funds

Even beyond unfunded mandates – when the state tells some smaller government or private entity how to act without providing the money to do so – the General Assembly has earned a reputation for making promises without cutting checks. One particularly …

Source: Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois - Pending
Published on 07:25 GMT

Unlocking Year-Round Genetic Gain: The Value of Illinois Crop Improvement’s Puerto Rico Services for Plant Breeders

For plant breeders and trait developers, time is both a precious resource and a limiting factor. In a competitive landscape where the race to bring new genetics and traits to market is ever accelerating, maximizing growing cycles and accelerating …

Source: Seed World - Pending
Published on 14:06 GMT

Deadly crash closes westbound lanes on I-88 in Lisle, Illinois

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on 14:58 GMT

1 dead, 1 injured after crash on I-88 in Lisle, Illinois

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on 12:54 GMT

Celebrating AAPI heritage: The vital role of Filipino healthcare workers in Central Illinois

PEORIA (25News Now) - May is a time to recognize the contributions Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made to the U.S. Among the many contributions are the hundreds of thousands of Filipino nurses in the U.S. healthcare system. …

Source: Week 25 - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 06:48 GMT

Top Illinois WR target announcing commitment this week

Chicago Morgan Park four-star receiver Nasir Rankin announced that he will be making his college decision on Wednesday. The pass catcher is one of the most sought-after talents in the state of Illinois, ranked as the second best player in the state …

Source: The Champaign Room - Illinois - Pending