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Extreme Heat Watch: Central Illinois is bracing for the hottest stretch of the year, with heat advisories starting 11 a.m. and heat indexes possibly hitting 105–110 Tuesday and Wednesday. Public Health: The Illinois Red Cross is urging hydration, cooling centers/air conditioning, and checking on older adults, outdoor workers, and pets. LGBTQ+ Protections: Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new laws expanding LGBTQ protections, and Evanston marked National CROWN Day to fight hair discrimination. Community & Culture: Chicago’s Pride history was celebrated at Bughouse Square, while Evanston’s CROWN Day drew hundreds to support Black hair culture. Illinois Policy on July 1: New state rules take effect soon, including expanded blood lead testing for children and consumer protections like the junk-fee crackdown. Sports & Schools: GLIAC added women’s flag football for 2026–27, and Illinois schools and districts are posting summer agendas and updates as the school year winds down.

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Jun. 25, 2026

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3 hours ago

ILLINOIS LAUNCHES AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION WEBSITE, EVENTS AHEAD OF NATION'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL

WFIW - Illinois |

Owner: Lange Family info about owner

WFIW - Illinois

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Owned By	Lange Family through The Original Company, Inc.
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wfiwradio.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Fairfield
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Illinois’ Pandemic-Era Cocktails-To-Go Law Now Permanent

103.3 WJOD - Iowa |

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103.3 WJOD - Iowa

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Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	2002
Website	www.103wjod.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Dubuque
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Illinois Parents Can Lose Their Fishing License Over Unpaid Child Support

103.3 WJOD - Iowa |

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103.3 WJOD - Iowa

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Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	2002
Website	www.103wjod.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Dubuque
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Illinois Quick Hits: Gas prices fall, remain higher than a year ago

Regional Media News - Iowa |

Owner: Fletcher M. Ford info about owner

Regional Media News - Iowa

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

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33 minutes ago

Illinois Cities, Counties Taking Action on Data Center Rules

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Owner: Jeffrey T Leeds & Robert Bernstein Sr info about owner

Government Technology

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Owned By	Jeffrey T Leeds & Robert Bernstein Sr through Leeds Equity Partners & e. Republic LLC
Year Founded	1987
Website	https://www.govtech.com/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Folsom
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

ILLINOIS 12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATE TO HOLD TOWN HALL IN FAIRFIELD

WFIW - Illinois |

Owner: Lange Family info about owner

WFIW - Illinois

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Owned By	Lange Family through The Original Company, Inc.
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wfiwradio.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Fairfield
Owner Country	United States

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27 minutes ago

Illinois heat indices to surpass 100. What to set your thermostat to?

Lincoln Courier - Illinois |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

Lincoln Courier

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1889
Website	https://lincolncourier.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Lincoln
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Illinois 250: What the state has uniquely contributed to the nation — and the world

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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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