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E-Bike Safety: Illinois’ new e-bike law takes effect Jan. 1, setting age limits and banning sidewalk riding as a McHenry County hospital reports rising injuries, including two recent serious crashes. Jobs & Industry: Viakable plans a $55 million expansion at its La Salle cable plant, adding 50 jobs and retaining 65, with state EDGE support. Household Costs: LIHEAP demand surged on opening day in northern Illinois, with 295 applications filed by midafternoon and more than 75 urgent shutoff cases. Gov. JB Pritzker also ordered diesel-cost relief for farmers amid rising fuel prices. Elections: Independent candidate Collin Corbett is seeking a place in Illinois’ governor’s race, while Chicago voters prepare to elect the full school board on Nov. 3. Privacy & Oversight: A former Joliet police lieutenant faces felony charges over alleged misuse of Flock license-plate camera data, adding to scrutiny of the technology.

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Illinois House GOP farmers respond to diesel executive orders from Trump and Pritzker

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Sangamon Sun - Illinois

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Year Founded	2016
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Domain Registration Year	2016
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois,
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Illinois College Rocket League team falls to Northwestern in NECC matchup

Sangamon Sun - Illinois |

Owner: Brian Timpone info about owner

Sangamon Sun - Illinois

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Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2016
Website	http://sangamonsun.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois,
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Illinois public college tuition 9th-highest in U.S. despite highest per-student spending

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Owned By	Illinois Policy Institute (Non-profit, Matt Paprocki President & CEO)
Year Founded	2002
Website	www.illinoispolicy.org
Domain Registration Year	2007
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois Governor’s executive order could bring farmers savings through extension of Illinois Harvest Permits

Brownfield Ag News |

Owner: José Feliciano & Behdad Eghbali, Charlesbank Capital Partners & United Arab Emirates Government info about owner

Brownfield Ag News

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Owned By	José Feliciano & Behdad Eghbali through Clearlake Capital Group; Charlesbank Capital Partners; United Arab Emirates Government through Mubadala & Fortress Investment Group; through Learfield
Year Founded	1972
Website	brownfieldagnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Jefferson City
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois 40 Bridge Over I-80 Closing October 8, 2026, for Full Day of Repairs in Bureau County

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Regional Media News - Iowa

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Owned By	Fletcher M. Ford (President & CEO)
Year Founded	1952
Website	www.regionalmedianews.com
Domain Registration Year	2021
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Davenport
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois quick hits: GOP leaders urge AG to oversee Champaign County elections

The Center Square - Illinois |

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The Center Square - Illinois

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Owned By	The Franklin News Foundation (Nonprofit, Chris Krug, President & CEO, John Tillman, Chairman))
Year Founded	2019
Website	www.thecentersquare.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois Has a Surprising Botox Problem, According to New Study

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ESPN 104.1 FM and 1170AM - Iowa

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Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1946
Website	www.espnquadcities.com
Domain Registration Year	2021
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Davenport
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois Expands Restaurant Meals Program for Eligible SNAP Customers to 50 Restaurants

AroundPtown.com - Illinois |

Owner: Janel & Nathan Stahr info about owner

AroundPtown.com - Illinois

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Owned By	Janel & Nathan Stahr through Stahr Media
Year Founded	2015
Website	aroundptown.com
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Rock Falls
Owner Country	United States

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