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Report: Bears are close to a deal to stay in Illinois
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Maryland offers students shot at free tuition for staying until fourth quarter
The University of Maryland is incentivizing student attendance at football games by offering a chance to win free tuition for staying through the fourth quarter.
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Texas Roadhouse Responds to Customer’s Viral Claims That He Was Given $20 Steak Instead of the $30 Cut He Ordered 3 Times
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What they’re saying nationally after Oregon’s loss at Illinois and the firing of OC Drew Mehringer
National sports coverage focuses on Oregon's firing of offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer following a loss at Illinois.
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Nearly 1 million chickens killed at egg farm as nation’s largest bird flu outbreak grows
Nearly one million chickens are killed at an Illinois egg farm during a growing, massive U.S. bird flu outbreak.
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Two more Oregon wide receivers ruled out of game at Illinois
Illinois secures a 21-10 upset victory over #25 Oregon amid a critical shortage of available wide receivers for the Ducks.
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Preview & Picks: Oregon at Illinois
College football coverage highlights roster developments and game previews for the upcoming Oregon at Illinois matchup.
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Oregon Ducks unveil uniforms for Week 8 game vs. Illinois
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College basketball rankings: Florida earns No. 1 spot in preseason AP Top 25 poll ahead of Duke, Illinois
Florida secures the No. 1 spot in the men's college basketball preseason AP Top 25 poll ahead of Duke and Illinois.
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Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes
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HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois basketball wins exhibition at Cincinnati
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Quick hits: Six Illini score in double figures in 105-96 exhibition win at Cincinnati
Six Illini players scored in double figures during a 105-96 exhibition basketball victory over Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena.
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Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast
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Preview & Picks: Illinois at Michigan State
College football media outlets are previewing the upcoming matchup between Illinois and Michigan State.
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Federal judge sides with Kalshi, blocks new Illinois rules on prediction markets - Chicago Sun-Times
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Bears’ Illinois stadium talks shift toward public ownership model
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Chicago Bears stadium saga: Pritzker meets with Goodell, Ryan, top Illinois negotiators - WGN-TV
Governor JB Pritzker and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell meet as stadium negotiations involving the Chicago Bears continue.
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NFL, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Drop Statements With New Bears Stadium Update
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker have held high-level meetings regarding the Chicago Bears' pursuit of a new stadium.
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Vaping in childhood has bigger health risks than we’d thought
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PFF grades & snap counts: Takeaways from how Illini graded out in 42-19 loss to Ohio State
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Two Chicago hotels are on the state's list of measles exposure locations
Health officials in Illinois issue urgent warnings regarding measles exposures tied to Chicago hotels and Union Station.
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How Hard Could the Blue Wave Hit?
Soaring diesel prices are squeezing farmers, truckers, and business owners as inflation concerns mount.
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Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy St. Charles home listed for sale at $2.79M
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy have listed their longtime St. Charles, Illinois estate for approximately $2.8 million.
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Recruiting Intel: Noon Kick-Off to cost Ohio State at least one key visitor for Illinois game
A noon kick-off time is disrupting Ohio State's recruiting plans as the team prepares to face Illinois.
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Measles Is Back In The U.S.
Measles outbreaks surge across the U.S. as total cases climb past 3,500, prompting urgent warnings and widespread coverage.
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Bears stadium lead, board member met with top Illinois official in August
Illinois lawmakers, the NFL commissioner and a Bears board member converge on a stadium showdown as Chicago debates keeping the franchise at home.
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$1.04B Powerball Winner Comes Forward In Illinois
A mystery is solved in Illinois as the holder of a $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot steps forward to claim the historic prize.
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Sheppard shines again, leads Duke to 2-0 start after 31-27 win over Illinois
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US officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
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Illinois issues flu, COVID-19, RSV vaccine guidance, amid confusion over federal recommendations
Health authorities in Illinois and across the West Coast are releasing updated 2026-27 respiratory virus vaccine guidance to address public confusion.
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2nd Measles Case Confirmed For Vaccinated Person In Kane County: Health Department
Kane County health officials have confirmed a second case of measles in 2026, noting that the infected individual was vaccinated.
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New COVID, flu strains circulating. What new vaccines protect against
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Pork products from Italy recalled in 8 states over listeria concerns
A recall of Italian pork products across eight U.S. states has been triggered due to concerns regarding listeria contamination.
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What's killing hundreds of deer? Here's what to know.
A series of deadly deer disease outbreaks has been reported across Virginia, Illinois, and southeast Wisconsin, with some cases linked to midges.
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E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries grows to 17 cases
An active E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries grows to 17 total cases as grocery recalls expand to Walmart stores.
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Gophers take care of business against Eastern Illinois in 2026 season opener
The Gophers secured a victory against Eastern Illinois in the 2026 season opener, according to recent sports coverage.
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Illini Inquirer AM: The good & bad of Illini's 42-23 win over UAB; Impact on Clips' punishment on Wagler
Coverage tracks the Fighting Illini's season-opening victory over UAB alongside player performances and disciplinary impacts.
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Minnesota-Eastern Illinois blowout reaction: Did the Gophers find a true WR1?
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Preview & Picks: Illinois vs. UAB
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Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetric services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidate care
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Two Illinois sites rank among highest-risk state parks for tick-borne illness in the US
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‘My body didn’t feel right’: Champaign Co. resident recounts West Nile Virus experience
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Cases of life-threatening allergy spread by ticks are rising in Illinois, expert says
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Roger Goodell met with Illinois lawmakers to discuss new Bears stadium
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Two Conditions Newly Eligible for Treatment with Medical Cannabis
Illinois has expanded its medical cannabis program to include two additional qualifying health conditions for patient treatment.
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American billionaires are on a farmland buying spree that risks pricing actual farmers out
U.S. farmland values have reached new record highs as billionaire investors treat agricultural land as a multi-trillion dollar asset class.
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Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion Ahead of Upcoming Drawing
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The Jeep Cherokee Just Returned Only to Be Replaced in 3 Years: TDS
Jeep is planning to replace its recently revived Cherokee nameplate in just three years, with production slated for its Belvidere plant.
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Tyson Foods to close Eagle Mountain plant, impacting more than 700 Utah workers
Tyson Foods is shutting down beef plants in Utah and Illinois, impacting over 3,000 workers amid historic cattle shortages.
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Manager of Store That Sold $1 Billion Powerball Ticket Says He’s Not the Winner: ‘Sadly, It Wasn’t Me’
A single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois has claimed a $1.04 billion jackpot, prompting a public denial from the store manager who sold it.
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Report: Roger Goodell met with select Illinois lawmakers on Thursday
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Bears claim IN ‘sole focus'; still talking to IL
The Chicago Bears designate Indiana as their sole stadium search focus while discussions with Illinois lawmakers continue.
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Tyson Foods will close or sell three US beef facilities as industry struggles
Tyson Foods announces plans to close or sell three United States beef facilities amid industry struggles.
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Midwest Powerball winner gets $1 billion; 2 Michigan tickets worth $50K
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Single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois wins $1.04 billion jackpot, eighth-largest in US history
A Powerball drawing generates a billion-dollar jackpot won in Illinois and an $820k winning ticket in Sacramento.
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Here’s What $1 Billion Powerball Winner Would Take Home After Taxes
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Powerball jackpot rises to $975M after Monday night's drawing ends without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot surged toward the $1 billion mark, culminating in a winning ticket being sold in Illinois.
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Patients in Illinois starting to receive experimental pancreatic cancer drug: ‘Game changer’
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What to know about the drug-resistant fungus spreading through Michigan hospitals
Health authorities are monitoring the spread of a drug-resistant fungus now detected across 23 U.S. states, including Washington, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
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Illinois Lawmaker Presses for Consumer Paybacks As Trump Administration Hits $100B in Tariff Refunds
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