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In 1933, the US completed a 336-mile waterway across Illinois to carry cargo between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi; decades later, it became a pathway for invasive carp

The ambitious inland waterway project linked the Great Lakes with the Mississippi River, streamlining trade and cargo transportation nationwide. Unexpectedly, this engineering marvel also facilitated the northward invasion of harmful carp species. Today, it stands as an essential barrier against these aquatic threats, transforming commerce while playing a pivotal role…

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After two independents removed from the ballot, four candidates remain in general election for Illinois' 4th Congressional District

Four candidates are running in the general election to represent Illinois' 4th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Patty Garcia (D) and Chris Getty, a Democrat running as an independent, lead in media attention, fundraising, and endorsements. Incumbent Jesus Garcia (D) is not running for re-election.

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Ex-deputy who shot Sonya Massey is denied a request for medical release from prison

Illinois prison officials say the former sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey won't get an early medical release from his two-decade prison sentence

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Travel alert for visa holders in US: Immigration experts say domestic flying has become risky, alarming rise in number of airport arrests

Immigration experts warned against international travel for visa holders for the time being, as several instances of foreigners denied re-entry were reported. But now, the experts are urging people to exercise caution even for domestic travel because several cases of detainment have been reported in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas,…

The Times of India

Illinois lawmakers require school districts to provide voter registration opportunities and move RCV task force dates in 2026 session

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on June 1 after passing two election-related bills and one resolution. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the two bills in June and July.

Ballotpedia

Jordanian athlete missing status update: Rice University reveals where 24-year-old soccer player with cerebral palsy was found after his mysterious disappearance

Jordanian athlete missing update: The search for the Jordanian athlete missing from Rice University has ended after the 24-year-old soccer player with cerebral palsy was found safe in Illinois. Officials say he traveled there on his own, though the reason for his sudden departure remains under investigation and is yet…

The Economic Times

Wisconsin brewery’s liquor license revoked after allegedly offering ‘free beer, all day long’ on day of Donald Trump’s death: ‘I’m not taking this lying down’

The owner plans to fight it with everything he's got.

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7 App-Only Grocery Prices Illinois Shoppers May Soon Access Offline

If you have walked through a grocery store lately, you have probably noticed bright yellow sale tags with a catch: the discounted price is only valid if you scan a digital barcode or clip a coupon inside the store’s mobile app. For tech-savvy shoppers, it takes a few taps. For…

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CDC Expands Nation's Largest Known Cyclospora Outbreak to Nine States with Nearly 2,000 Sick, and a Second Outbreak Is Now Under Investigation

CDC expanded the Taco Bell Cyclospora outbreak to 9 states July 24. A second separate 72-case outbreak has no identified source. What to know and do now.

Medical Daily

New ACLU Report Details Civil Rights Violations, Alleged Abuse During Immigration Enforcement Actions

The report included an in-depth analysis of immigration enforcement operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland and New Mexico. Among its most significant findings was the widespread use of force against individuals.

Latin Times

10 Auto Repair Estimate Questions to Ask Before Authorizing Work

Before authorizing auto repair work, ask more than, “How much will it cost?” A repair estimate can contain the difference between a manageable bill and a wallet-crushing surprise, especially when the shop discovers another problem after taking the vehicle apart.

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Chicago’s last remaining one-room schoolhouse is getting a $1.6 million rehaul and a new life

Once upon a time, every student learned in one room.

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Trump says Democratic-led states will become ‘ghettos’ because the rich are fleeing high taxes

President Donald Trump warns blue states that ask corporations and higher-income households to make a greater contribution will be left with ‘no people, no money, no hope’

The Independent UK

Illinois woman flirts with man outside Family Dollar. Then he says his Toyota Camry killed the mood: ‘Don’t ignore that red flag’

The flirting took an unexpected turn.

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Illinois farmers are making up to $200,000 a year without growing more crops as solar companies offer long-term leases worth up to $2,000 per acre

Illinois farmers have long relied on corn and soybean harvests to generate income, but a growing number are now finding an equally profitable opportunity without planting additional crops. Renewable energy developers are offering long-term leases to build utility-scale solar farms, with payments reaching as much as $2,000 per acre each…

Benzinga

'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality.

Tom’s Hardware

‘Phantom Twist’ drone spins so fast that it is nearly invisible — flying device adds motion blur to the real world

Researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois have built a drone that rotates so fast it is cloaked by motion blur.

The Independent UK

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped…

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Meet Anderson Taylor, the 9-year-old dinosaur lover who turned his fossil collection into a museum and became the world’s youngest curator

Anderson Taylor, aged nine, became the world's youngest male museum curator. He opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum in Illinois in August 2024. The museum showcases fossils, minerals, and natural history specimens collected over years. A visit to Scotland inspired Anderson to pursue his lifelong passion for dinosaurs. He now…

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Dinosaur-loving nine-year-old boy recognised by Guinness World Records as youngest museum curator

Anderson Taylor of Cambridge, Illinois has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the youngest museum curator in the world.

Reason

Illinois Will Finally Stop Stripping People of Their Home Equity—3 Years After the Supreme Court Outlawed It

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that promises property owners will receive the surplus proceeds when the government seizes their home to satisfy a tax debt.

International Business Times UK

Illinois Police Reveal Teen Suspect Was Related to Victims in Deadly East St. Louis Family Attack

Two teenagers have been arrested following a targeted family attack in East St. Louis, leaving five dead and two injured. The suspects are related to the victims, intensifying the tragedy.

Benzinga

JB Pritzker to White House: 'Racism Doesn't Make You Tough. It Just Makes You a Racist'

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) criticized the White House in a social media post, arguing that leaders should prioritize empathy and compassion over policies or rhetoric he described as cruel and racially motivated.

Medical Daily

Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks Have Spread Across Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio, and Now They Are in Suburban Parks and Backyards

Blacklegged ticks carrying Lyme disease are now found in all 88 Ohio counties and nearly all Indiana counties. 2026 CAPC forecast flags Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio as expanding risk zones.

The Guardian - US

Two teens arrested after five members of family killed in Illinois shooting

Suspects, aged 15 and 16, taken into custody but not formally charged in ‘targeted mass shooting’ in East St Louis

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