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Metro East Transit: A $192 million MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is nearing service, with a new rail station across from the terminal plus roadway upgrades and a MetroBikeLink trail extension. Illinois Courts & Business: A DeKalb-area consumer sued McDonald’s in federal court in Illinois, alleging its AI pricing tool helps coordinate prices among franchisees, raising menu prices. Local Government: McHenry is updating its development ordinance and moving toward allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to expand housing options. Public Safety Tech: Former Itasca and West Chicago officers face charges tied to alleged unauthorized use of Flock license plate reader cameras. Agriculture: USDA reports Illinois corn and soybean harvests are ahead of the five-year average, though soil moisture remains tight. Health: Wisconsin’s measles count is high, with Illinois listed among neighboring states reporting cases. Community Events: Aurora Lions Candy Days returns Oct. 9-10, and Rock Falls hosts a Halloween lighted golf cart/UTV parade Oct. 17.

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Oct. 5, 2026

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2 hours ago

Illinois opens applications for FY27 Small Equipment Grant Program

Lake County Gazette - Illinois |

Owner: Brian Timpone info about owner

Lake County Gazette - Illinois

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2015
Website	http://lakecountygazette.com/
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois,
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Illinois data center explosion promises 121K jobs — but only 2,800 are permanent while electric bills could jump $150 a year

TechRadar Pro |

Owner: Future PLC info about owner

TechRadar Pro

Pending

Owned By	Future PLC through Future US LLC
Year Founded	2012
Website	www.techradar.com/pro
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Illinois Democrats accuse Darren Bailey of failing to disclose who provides rent-free Chicago apartment

Chicago Tribune - Illinois |

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman info about owner

Chicago Tribune

Center-right

Owned By	Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman through Alden Global Capital & Tribune Publishing
Year Founded	1847
Website	www.chicagotribune.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Illinois election officials share key reminder about mail-in voting

NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois |

Owner: Comcast Corporation info about owner

NBC 5 - Illinois

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Owned By	Comcast Corporation (The Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders) through NBC Universal LLC
Year Founded	1948
Website	www.nbcchicago.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois state lawmakers host adult senior fair in Quincy

KHQA 7 - Illinois |

Owner: Todd Parkin info about owner

KHQA 7 - Illinois

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Owned By	Todd Parkin through Rincon Broadcasting Group
Year Founded	1953
Website	khqa.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Quincy
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Illinois caterer shut down after football team sickened by meal night before homecoming game

NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois |

Owner: Comcast Corporation info about owner

NBC 5 - Illinois

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Owned By	Comcast Corporation (The Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders) through NBC Universal LLC
Year Founded	1948
Website	www.nbcchicago.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Illinois plastic surgeon with 8 patient deaths faces another license suspension

Chicago Tribune - Illinois |

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman info about owner

Chicago Tribune

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Owned By	Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman through Alden Global Capital & Tribune Publishing
Year Founded	1847
Website	www.chicagotribune.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Illinois makes a move with 2028 Top247 athlete Grant Bowen

247Sports - Tennessee |

Owner: David Ellison info about owner

247Sports - Tennessee

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Owned By	David Ellison (CEO) through Paramount Skydance Co.
Year Founded	2010
Website	https://247sports.com/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Owner Country	United States