History
2 weeks ago
Most common jobs 150 years ago in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Illinois from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Gavel in a courtroom
Crime
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Second guilty plea in death of teen near Southeast H.S. in 2024

Cordae Curb, 16, was being tried as an adult.

IL State News
2 weeks ago
Senators clash over Trump’s National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said domestic deployments traditionally have involved responding to major floods and tornadoes, not assisting immigration agents who are detaining people in aggressive raids.

Pet friendly holiday decorations
Holiday Guide
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Pet-friendly holiday decorating

These tips can ensure a pet-friendly season with lots of holiday decor.

Holiday cake pops
Holiday Guide
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Cake pops to light up kids’ eyes this holiday season

Since kids add so much to the holidays, it makes sense to prepare something special for youngsters.

Hanukkah
Holiday Guide
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Shining a light on Chanukah celebrations

Fall and winter provide plenty of opportunities for merriment, including Chanukah, which encourages the Jewish community to gather and celebrate their faith together.

Greg Amsinger, MLB Network host, announces that the Chicago White Sox will have the number one pick in draft during a broadcast at the Major League Baseball's winter meetings, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Sports
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White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977

Baines represented the White Sox on stage for the lottery at baseball’s winter meetings.

Temple B'rith Sholom
Holiday Guide
2 weeks ago
Interfaith breakfast scheduled for Christmas Day

The breakfast will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois.

Chatham Fire
Local
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Chatham fire department to receive over $90k in federal funding

The funding is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s assistance to firefighters grant program.

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