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Chicago Board of Education approves agreement for controversial pension payment but with a big caveat
The Chicago Board of Education approved an intergovernmental agreement Thursday that promises to give the city up to $175 million to cover a pension payment, but only if the City Council approves taking a massive amount of money out of special...
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Gov. JB Pritzker set to approve energy bill boosting battery storage for renewables despite debate over costs
SPRINGFIELD — Sweeping energy-related legislation that backs the use of big batteries to help make wind and solar power more effective but has raised questions about whether it will increase or decrease energy bills cleared the Illinois Senate...
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Today in History: Nov. 4, Obama wins presidency in historic election
Published 10:00 pm Monday, November 3, 2025 Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2025. There are 57 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 4, 2008, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the first Black president of...
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Today in History: November 4, Obama wins presidency in historic election
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2025. There are 57 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 4, 2008, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the first Black president of the United States, defeating the Republican...
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Almanac for Nov. 4, 2025
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The Daily News - Michigan
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Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2025. There are 57 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2008, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the first Black president of the United States, defeating the Republican...
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Illinois Researchers Convert Food Waste Into Jet Fuel, Boosting Circular Economy
Newswise — URBANA, Ill. — Airplane travel is more popular than ever, and our desire for fast transportation means jet fuel has become a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign...
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How to watch Blackhawks vs. Kraken: TV channel and streaming options for November 3
The Seattle Kraken (5-2-4) take on the Chicago Blackhawks (5-4-3) during Monday’s NHL schedule, starting at 10 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kraken rank eighth in the Western Conference with 14 points and the...
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Chicago Is No Longer The ‘Rattiest’ City In America
CHICAGO — After a decade on top, Chicago has lost its title of “rattiest” city in the nation, according to a new report by Orkin pest control company. While Chicago is still ranked second, Los Angeles has claimed the top spot this year. This means...
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Illinois house passes energy bill amid debate over costs to consumers
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Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinoisans could see a new line item on their electric bills under a bill passed Wednesday night by the Illinois House. Under the proposal, contained in an amendment to Senate Bill 25, ratepayers will subsidize energy storage...
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BioSpace 2026 Best Places to Work Spotlights Most Desirable Workplaces
AbbVie and BridgeBio headline the BioSpace 2026 Best Places to Work list, based on input from over 7,600 life sciences professionals. North Chicago–based AbbVie and Palo Alto, California–based BridgeBio ranked No. 1 for large and small employers,...
Move over Brighton, this Northern city is taking the queer crown
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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Southern Illinoisans brace for SNAP delays as funding route remains unclear
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not be funded going forward as the United States enters its second month in a government shutdown. There are many questions surrounding what will happen to those who rely on these programs for...
Owner: Southern Illinois University
Illinois Governor begs ICE to pause Chicago operations over Halloween so families can celebrate without fear
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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Court dates set for those involved in altercation at SIU TPUSA booth; Myers to plead not guilty
Court dates have been set for the two individuals involved in an Oct. 1 altercation at a Turning Point USA booth on the campus of Southern Illinois University. SIU student Carmella Cesario is being charged with damage to property and has a court...
Owner: Southern Illinois University
Jordan Eberle, Matty Beniers lead Kraken over Blackhawks
Original article can be found here. Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers each had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night. Jamie Oleksiak also scored for the Kraken, who extended their...
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Sustainable Agriculture Grants Available
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program currently has four open grant programs to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices in the North Central region. According to the...
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Today in history: November 4
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Yuma Sun - Arizona
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Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2025. There are 57 days left in the year. On Nov. 4, 2008, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the first Black president of the United States, defeating the Republican candidate, Sen....
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Illinois SNAP recipients, pantries brace for halt of federal food stamp funding amid shutdown. ‘This is a crisis.’
Joanna Martínez already spends much of her day worrying about the rising cost of food and how she can afford enough healthy meals to feed her two daughters. Now the single mother, who lives in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, is terrified as...
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Chicago Market Adapts as Return-to-Office Momentum Builds
3By Nicole McAleese, Urban Innovations As autumn arrives, Chicago’s commercial real estate market continues to evolve in response to changing workplace strategies and a growing return-to-office (RTO) movement. With major employers tightening...
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Illinois’ 9th Congressional District candidates discuss Trump administration, economy at virtual forum
Hours after Illinois’ 9th Congressional District candidate Kat Abughazaleh’s federal indictment, her campaign manager and nine candidates vying for the congressional seat gathered for a virtual candidate forum Wednesday evening. Hosted by...
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