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Sunday’s Game at Illinois Picked Up by Big Ten Network
February 23, 2026

Sunday’s Game at Illinois Picked Up by Big Ten Network

Indeterminate Gopher Sports University of Minnesota Athletics
Owner: University of Minnesota

Gopher Sports University of Minnesota Athletics

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Candidate forums announced in search for new Illinois Central College president
February 23, 2026

Candidate forums announced in search for new Illinois Central College president

Indeterminate WIRL - Illinois
Owner: Wright Family

WIRL - Illinois

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These Are The Best And Worst Days For Getting Gas In Illinois
February 23, 2026

These Are The Best And Worst Days For Getting Gas In Illinois

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Owner: Townsquare Media

1520 The Ticket - Minnesota

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Illinois basketball drops in coaches poll after dramatic loss
35 minutes ago

Illinois basketball drops in coaches poll after dramatic loss

Neutral Pekin Daily Times - Illinois
Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Pekin Daily Times - Illinois

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Illinois Could Get Tariff Refund Checks… Maybe?
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Illinois Could Get Tariff Refund Checks… Maybe?

Indeterminate 1520 The Ticket - Minnesota
Owner: Townsquare Media

1520 The Ticket - Minnesota

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Illinois Army National Guard Combatives Instructor Retires After 23 Years of Service
3 hours ago

Illinois Army National Guard Combatives Instructor Retires After 23 Years of Service

Gov't Institution DVIDS - Georgia
Owner: American Government

DVIDS - Georgia

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Illinois Lottery prize of $1.15 million won on ticket purchased in suburban Harvard
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Illinois Lottery prize of $1.15 million won on ticket purchased in suburban Harvard

Neutral NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
Owner: Comcast Corporation

NBC 5 - Illinois

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Illinois stays at No. 10 as Duke rises to No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time
19 minutes ago

Illinois stays at No. 10 as Duke rises to No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time

Center-right Chicago Tribune - Illinois
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman

Chicago Tribune

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Illinois secures top-10 road win, Hartleb’s 600th overall
5 hours ago

Illinois secures top-10 road win, Hartleb’s 600th overall

Indeterminate The Champaign Room - Illinois
Owner: Jay Penske

The Champaign Room - Illinois

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Year Founded 2012
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Illinois Secretary of State Under Scrutiny as Federal Review Flags CDL Violations and Campaign Donations
5 hours ago

Illinois Secretary of State Under Scrutiny as Federal Review Flags CDL Violations and Campaign Donations

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Owner: Sam Anthony

[your]NEWS

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Duke coach takes his team to famous Illinois restaurant, Bulls facility
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Duke coach takes his team to famous Illinois restaurant, Bulls facility

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Rockford Register Star - Illinois

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Historic Illinois Speakeasy Ranks Among Best in America
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Historic Illinois Speakeasy Ranks Among Best in America

Indeterminate Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota
Owner: Townsquare Media

Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota

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$500 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 4-H AND FFA GROUPS IN CENTRAL, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
2 hours ago

$500 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 4-H AND FFA GROUPS IN CENTRAL, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Indeterminate WFIW - Illinois
Owner: Lange Family

WFIW - Illinois

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Despite Indiana progress, Bears continue to talk to Illinois
February 23, 2026

Despite Indiana progress, Bears continue to talk to Illinois

Neutral NBC Sports
Owner: Comcast Corporation

NBC Sports

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Is Spring Coming Early to Northern Illinois? What Forecasters Say
February 23, 2026

Is Spring Coming Early to Northern Illinois? What Forecasters Say

Indeterminate 1520 The Ticket - Minnesota
Owner: Townsquare Media

1520 The Ticket - Minnesota

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Restored prairie project coming to Northern Illinois University
February 23, 2026

Restored prairie project coming to Northern Illinois University

Public Broadcaster Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois
Owner: Northern Illinois University & American Government

Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois

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Illinois basketball drops in coaches poll after dramatic loss
35 minutes ago

Illinois basketball drops in coaches poll after dramatic loss

Neutral Pekin Daily Times - Illinois
Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Pekin Daily Times - Illinois

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Illinois Could Get Tariff Refund Checks… Maybe?
3 hours ago

Illinois Could Get Tariff Refund Checks… Maybe?

Indeterminate 1520 The Ticket - Minnesota
Owner: Townsquare Media

1520 The Ticket - Minnesota

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Illinois Army National Guard Combatives Instructor Retires After 23 Years of Service
3 hours ago

Illinois Army National Guard Combatives Instructor Retires After 23 Years of Service

Gov't Institution DVIDS - Georgia
Owner: American Government

DVIDS - Georgia

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Illinois Lottery prize of $1.15 million won on ticket purchased in suburban Harvard
an hour ago

Illinois Lottery prize of $1.15 million won on ticket purchased in suburban Harvard

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Owner: Comcast Corporation

NBC 5 - Illinois

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Illinois stays at No. 10 as Duke rises to No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time
19 minutes ago

Illinois stays at No. 10 as Duke rises to No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time

Center-right Chicago Tribune - Illinois
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman

Chicago Tribune

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Year Founded 1847
Website www.chicagotribune.com
Domain Registration Year 1998
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Illinois secures top-10 road win, Hartleb’s 600th overall
5 hours ago

Illinois secures top-10 road win, Hartleb’s 600th overall

Indeterminate The Champaign Room - Illinois
Owner: Jay Penske

The Champaign Room - Illinois

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Illinois Secretary of State Under Scrutiny as Federal Review Flags CDL Violations and Campaign Donations
5 hours ago

Illinois Secretary of State Under Scrutiny as Federal Review Flags CDL Violations and Campaign Donations

Right-wing [your]NEWS
Owner: Sam Anthony

[your]NEWS

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Duke coach takes his team to famous Illinois restaurant, Bulls facility
2 hours ago

Duke coach takes his team to famous Illinois restaurant, Bulls facility

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Rockford Register Star - Illinois

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Historic Illinois Speakeasy Ranks Among Best in America
an hour ago

Historic Illinois Speakeasy Ranks Among Best in America

Indeterminate Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota
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Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota

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$500 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 4-H AND FFA GROUPS IN CENTRAL, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
2 hours ago

$500 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 4-H AND FFA GROUPS IN CENTRAL, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Indeterminate WFIW - Illinois
Owner: Lange Family

WFIW - Illinois

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Despite Indiana progress, Bears continue to talk to Illinois
2 hours ago

Despite Indiana progress, Bears continue to talk to Illinois

Neutral NBC Sports
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NBC Sports

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Is Spring Coming Early to Northern Illinois? What Forecasters Say
3 hours ago

Is Spring Coming Early to Northern Illinois? What Forecasters Say

Indeterminate 1520 The Ticket - Minnesota
Owner: Townsquare Media

1520 The Ticket - Minnesota

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Restored prairie project coming to Northern Illinois University
3 hours ago

Restored prairie project coming to Northern Illinois University

Public Broadcaster Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois
Owner: Northern Illinois University & American Government

Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois

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Sunday’s Game at Illinois Picked Up by Big Ten Network
2 hours ago

Sunday’s Game at Illinois Picked Up by Big Ten Network

Indeterminate Gopher Sports University of Minnesota Athletics
Owner: University of Minnesota

Gopher Sports University of Minnesota Athletics

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Candidate forums announced in search for new Illinois Central College president
4 hours ago

Candidate forums announced in search for new Illinois Central College president

Indeterminate WIRL - Illinois
Owner: Wright Family

WIRL - Illinois

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Year Founded 1948
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These Are The Best And Worst Days For Getting Gas In Illinois
3 hours ago

These Are The Best And Worst Days For Getting Gas In Illinois

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Illinois Man Charged with Interstate Transmission of Text and Voicemail Threats to Injure Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Feb. 13, 2026

Illinois Man Charged with Interstate Transmission of Text and Voicemail Threats to Injure Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Gov't Institution The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
Owner: American Government

The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico

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Year Founded 1870
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 216 Months in Prison
Feb. 5, 2026

Illinois Man Sentenced to 216 Months in Prison

Gov't Institution The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
Owner: American Government

The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico

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Illinois Man Charged with Interstate Transmission of Text and Voicemail Threats to Injure Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Feb. 13, 2026

Illinois Man Charged with Interstate Transmission of Text and Voicemail Threats to Injure Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Gov't Institution The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico

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Illinois Man Sentenced to 216 Months in Prison
Feb. 5, 2026

Illinois Man Sentenced to 216 Months in Prison

Gov't Institution The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico

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