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Peoria Bomb Probe: The FBI is leading the investigation after confirming an explosive device was found at BioUrja’s ethanol plant. The evacuation zone was lifted Saturday after searches found no other devices. Springfield Priorities: Lawmakers return Tuesday for veto session with the Bears’ stadium plans, data-center regulation and school funding on the agenda. House leadership remains unsettled after Speaker Chris Welch’s departure. Illinois Leadership: Lt. Gov.-elect Christian Mitchell will be the state’s first Black man in the office, succeeding Juliana Stratton, who won a U.S. Senate seat. Chicago City Hall: CFO Gabrysch quit after three months amid a $75 million pension dispute, prompting calls for an investigation as Mayor Brandon Johnson defends his budget. Chicago Schools: Principals secured their first-ever contract with CPS after a two-year fight.

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Illinois voters reject most of 56 local tax questions on ballots statewide

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Galesburg Reporter - Illinois

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Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2018
Website	http://galesburgreporter.com/
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Galesburg
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Illinois recorded $1.2 billion in public utilities sales taxes collections in 2024

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Prairie State Wire - Illinois

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Year Founded	2017
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois,
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Illinois renter says landlord won't replace red-tagged furnace because 'it works'

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The Cool Down - Oregon

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Owned By	Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
Year Founded	2022
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Domain Registration Year	2020
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Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
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Chicago Board of Education's new Black Student Achievement Committee holds first meeting

South Cook News - Illinois |

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South Cook News - Illinois

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Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2017
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois,
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Chicago Is The World's Most Expensive City For Travelers In 2026, Ahead Of New York And Paris

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The Travel

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Owned By	Sam Youseff through Valsef Group & Valnet Inc.
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://www.thetravel.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
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Publication Location	Canada, St. Lauren
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America's first Muslim senator exposes a political blind spot

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FOX News

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Year Founded	1996
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Domain Registration Year	1995
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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3 Illinois cities rank among the best small cities in U.S.

FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois |

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Fox 32 Chicago

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Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation & Fox Television Stations
Year Founded	1966
Website	https://www.fox32chicago.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Bomb threat at Illinois ethanol plant prompts evacuation, device rendered safe

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Daijiworld News

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Owned By	Walter Nandalike through Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd.
Year Founded	2001
Website	https://daijiworld.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
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Publication Location	India, Mangalore
Owner Country	India

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