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Illinois’ Infamous ‘Starved Rock Killer’ Dead at 86
Y105 - Iowa
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June 30, 2025
At one point in my life, this story was a hell of a lot closer to home than I ever wanted it to be. Before moving to Dubuque, IA, I lived in LaSalle-Peru, IL, a quiet community in north central Illinois, part of the larger "Illinois Valley." The...
My favorite travel souvenirs are always edible
Odessa American - Texas
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July 7, 2025
Looking for the perfect vacation souvenir? Favorite ingredients, new flavors and inspiring recipes make travel unforgettable. Photo credit: Pexels By Kristen Wood Taking home a magnet, T-shirt or postcard can bring back fond memories of a...
Mayor Johnson open to keeping NASCAR in Chicago — after exploring date change, top aide says
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is open to two more years of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, but only after exploring the possibility of shifting the marquee event to a different date that does not pose the “challenges that July 4th weekend...
Soles for Souls: How Fancy Footwear Inspired 500 Christians to Boldly Share their Faith
CBN News
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July 22, 2025
CHICAGO — Of the 55 million tourists who visit the Windy City each year, very few flock to Chicago's South Side – an area notorious for crime and battered neighborhoods that have seen brighter days. Yet that's precisely where Kyle Martin, with a...
Step Back in Time in This Charming Illinois Town This Summer
KICK AM 1530 - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Some towns stay frozen in time, and it works in their favor when it comes to tourism and business. One of those towns is getting noticed again. Illinois Town Feels Frozen in Time and Tourists Love It Galena, Illinois, is known for its many...
Chicago’s rodents are evolving with the city
Earth.com
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Rodents don’t usually evolve overnight. Like most species, they change slowly through tiny shifts passed down over thousands or millions of years. But when the world changes fast, like it has in cities over the past century, some animals keep up....
Natchez native selected for NTIS USA Baseball travel team
The Natchez Democrat - Mississippi
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July 7, 2025
Published 3:02 pm Monday, July 7, 2025 1 of 3 Ayden Logan Bell poses with a championship ring (Submitted) Ayden Logan bell stands with his coach Roosevelt Brown, a Vicksburg native and former MLB player for the Chicago Cubs (Submitted) Ayden Logan...
Brand USA invites travellers to discover the nation by bike
Travel Weekly
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July 8, 2025
There’s never been a better time to explore the USA by bike for your next holiday, especially when there’s so much to look forward to along the way. Whether you want to explore the streets of the biggest cities, race downhill on the best mountain...
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Castel Gandolfo for vacation
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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July 7, 2025
Pope Leo XIV arrives at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, for a six-week vacation on Sunday. Andrew Medichini/AP Photo × Pope resumes the tradition to restore 'body and spirit' CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy – Pope Leo XIV...
End of transgender care at Children's Hospital L.A. signals nationwide shift under Trump
Los Angeles Times
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July 23, 2025
When Children’s Hospital Los Angeles first told thousands of patients it was shuttering its pediatric gender clinic last month, Jesse Thorn was distraught but confident he could quickly find a new local care team for his kids. But by the time the...
2 of the ‘best' malls in the country are in suburban Chicago, new report says
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Two of the best malls in the country just happen to be located in suburban Chicago, according to a new "reader's choice" report for 2025. The report, from USA Today, was part of the publication's "10Best" awards, which spans categories of dining,...
5 Ways to Avoid Flight Interruptions After Three Years of Travel Chaos
Travelbinger
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July 5, 2025
Three trips, three interruptions. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—post-pandemic travel has turned flight disruptions from occasional annoyances into regular occurrences. But here’s the thing: while you can’t control airline operations,...
Solo Travelers Are Furious With American Airlines, And We Don't Blame Them
The Travel
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July 5, 2025
If you’re a solo traveler who enjoys flying, brace yourself. A quiet but deeply frustrating trend has emerged across major U.S. airlines. Solo passengers are now being charged more than those booking in groups of two or more. According to travel...
Motto Mortgage Specialty Now Open in Illinois
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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New mortgage brokerage franchise provides homebuyers and refinancers competitive rates and access to local professionals that understand the Illinois market ELGIN, Ill., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto Mortgage, the first-and-only national...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Accommodation and Food Services industry across South Cook News publication area
South Cook News - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/ In...
Residents push back on truck routes between Interstate 57, Illinois 394
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Will County transportation officials are seeking input on the ongoing Eastern Will County Freight Mobility Corridor study, while some residents are starting a petition drive in protest of the county’s plan to create a dedicated east-west truck...
NASCAR Insider Calls for Bold Chicago Exit Before It Turns Into Another Coliseum Mistake
Essentially Sports
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July 7, 2025
“The NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen cars and the IMSA machines will race along the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago, marking a truly historic moment for our sport.” Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s senior VP of racing development, said this when...
The Watch: Air travel at Gen. Wayne A. Downing up, but consumer confidence in safety waning
The Community Word - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
At the April 30 meeting of the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria at General Wayne A. Downing Airport, board members reported on the state of flight in the area. Director of Airports Gene Olson noted that REAL ID deadline was May 7 and...
Chicago Shines at IPW 2025
Breaking Travel News
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June 27, 2025
Choose Chicago, the city’s official destination marketing organization, wrapped up a spectacular IPW 2025, driving hundreds of millions of dollars of future travel to Chicago. Hosted by Choose Chicago, U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025 drew more...
Chicago Pride Parade 2025 steps off on North Side
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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The Chicago Pride Parade will step off on Sunday on the city's North Side. CHICAGO - The Chicago Pride Parade stepped off on Sunday on the city's North Side. The parade was set to start on Sunday at 11 a.m., beginning at Sheridan and Broadway and...