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Peak Migration Time: Illinois’ Hummingbirds Are Heading South Now
Thousands of hummingbirds are fueling up right now as they pass through Northern Illinois heading south for winter.
Iowa Will Lower Flags to Remember 9/11 Victims 25 Years Later
Iowa will lower flags to half-staff on September 11 as the state remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 9/11 attacks, including eight victims with Iowa connections.
Get Ready for Mud at Blake’s Prairie Battle
Blake’s Prairie Battle at the Bog returns to Bloomington with mud, motors, competition, food, and plenty of family-friendly fun.
Illinois' First Teacher-Free, AI School Just Opened In Chicago
Meet Alpha Chicago, where artificial intelligence handles academics and human mentors focus on what machines can't teach.
Clinton, Illinois High School Cancels The Rest Of It’s Football Season
Is something happening with high school football in Illinois?
School Bus Crash in Rural Stockton Injures Four
A school bus carrying a middle school football team crashed near Stockton after the driver experienced a medical emergency. One adult and three juveniles were taken to area hospitals.
Popular Iowa, Wisconsin Gas Station Chain Removing Hot Dog Roller Grills
The ubiquitous Midwest chain made the announcement last week in response to the changing habits of their customers.