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Illinois Prepares to End State Grocery Tax in 2026 While Some Towns Seek to Retain Local Levies

Illinois Prepares to End State Grocery Tax in 2026 While Some Towns Seek to Retain Local Levies

Illinois is making a big change. Starting in 2026, the state will end the grocery tax. This tax is a fee added to grocery ...

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Ferocious Winds Snap Trees and Cause Power Outages Affecting Thousands in Chicago Area

Ferocious Winds Snap Trees and Cause Power Outages Affecting Thousands in Chicago Area

Strong winds hit the Chicago area recently, causing big problems for many people. The gusty winds snapped trees and power lines, leading to power ...

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Authorities End Local Search for Missing Teen Following Verified Sighting on Train to Chicago

Authorities End Local Search for Missing Teen Following Verified Sighting on Train to Chicago

Local authorities recently called off the search for a missing teenage girl after confirming that she was seen boarding a train to Chicago. The ...

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Shocking Shooting at Clarksville Apartment Complex Leaves Man Injured — Police Investigate

Shocking Shooting at Clarksville Apartment Complex Leaves Man Injured — Police Investigate

A man was injured in a shooting incident at an apartment complex in Clarksville, causing concern among residents and local authorities. The incident happened ...

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La Veta Football Team Ends Remarkable Season With Close Playoff Loss

La Veta Football Team Ends Remarkable Season With Close Playoff Loss

La Veta’s high school football team had a season full of excitement and strong performances, but it all came to a tough end with ...

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Colorado’s Landmark Oil and Gas Reform Faces Enforcement and Compliance Issues in 2025

Colorado’s Landmark Oil and Gas Reform Faces Enforcement and Compliance Issues in 2025

Colorado once made headlines with a big plan to change how oil and gas work in the state. This reform aimed to protect the ...

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Lucky to Be Alive’ — Teen’s Near-Fatal Truck Accident After Underage Drinking Party

Lucky to Be Alive’ — Teen’s Near-Fatal Truck Accident After Underage Drinking Party

A teenager is lucky to be alive after crashing a truck late last night. The young driver had just left an underage drinking party ...

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Knoxville Announces Friday Deadline for Facade Improvement Grant Program to Support Local Businesses

Knoxville Announces Friday Deadline for Facade Improvement Grant Program to Support Local Businesses

The deadline for applying to the Knoxville Facade Improvement Grant Program is fast approaching. Interested property owners and business operators in Knoxville need to ...

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Remembering the Brave: Peace Officer Memorial Day Honors Fallen Heroes Today

Remembering the Brave: Peace Officer Memorial Day Honors Fallen Heroes Today

Peace Officer Memorial Day is observed today to honor the brave men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty. ...

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Indianola City Council to Hold Special Meeting Focused on Safer Streets 4 All Grant Application

Indianola City Council to Hold Special Meeting Focused on Safer Streets 4 All Grant Application

The Indianola City Council is set to hold a special meeting soon to discuss an important opportunity for the community. The focus of this ...

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