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A Taco Bell fast food restaurant is shown Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Taylor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but a federal official who was briefed on the investigation and not authorized to discuss it told The Associated Press it was Taylor Farms of Salinas, California.

A band plays during Veterans Day Sunday at the Illinois State Fair.
Local
3 months ago
Pritzker signs veteran assistance bills into law

The Illinois SERVE Act models federal law by requiring public and private colleges to accommodate academic military leave when students are called to service.

Man in a navy suit delivers a speech at a wooden podium, with an American flag to the left and a blue curtain backdrop.
Local
3 months ago
Giannoulias to Governor: Sign Illinois car insurance reform bill

The bill means auto insurance rate hikes will be challenged before being approved.

FILE - Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman speaks to the media during the NCAA Convention on Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
Sports
3 months ago
Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next 10 years

The university’s board of trustees approved the new deal for Whitman at its regular meeting on Thursday.

A woman in a black floral dress wearing sunglasses leads a small group outdoors, with men nearby wearing dark clothing and a brick building in the background.
Crime
3 months ago
State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges

Supporters claim racial motives in prosecution; launch legal defense fund.

Salenzio Anderson
Local
3 months ago
Springfield man sentenced to short prison term for dog fighting ring

Police say a pool was found at the address that was used as a dog fighting ring.

Local
3 months ago
Ownbey: Suit over data center meets 90-day window

Some Waverly-area residents are suing the county.

Three scoops of vanilla ice cream in a clear glass dessert bowl on a pale surface.
Food Scene
3 months ago
Pint-sized obsessions: Illinois’ favorite ice cream flavors and brands, according to Instacart data

Instacart reports the top ice cream brands and flavors in Illinois and across America.

A Route 66 centennial logo ornament hung on display at Cozy Dog Drive In. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Chloe Park)
Local
3 months ago
Route 66 centennial draws international visitors to Illinois

“I’ve always been passionate about America,” de Jong said. “I’ve seen American movies and I think that’s where Route 66 popped up, too. So, watching the movies, wanting to go to America and Route 66 is one of those real American things.”

Peoples Gas is headquartered in the Aon Center in downtown Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
3 months ago
Peoples Gas cuts $58 million from rate request

The new rates would raise monthly bills by $7-8 rather than the $10-11 originally requested.

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