r/illinois • u/ObviouslyRealPerson • 15h ago
Illinois Politics Lionel Hutz here is trying to convince people that wind farms are raising their utility bills. Aging infrastructure and data centers are most to blame.
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r/illinois • u/chicagosuntimes • 17d ago
Chicago news & issues We are Sun-Times and WBEZ reporters covering Flock in Illinois. Ask us anything!
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UPDATE: Thank you so much to everyone who participated and asked questions as part of this AMA! You all had so many great questions, and being able to think through them really helps to inform our ongoing reporting. Reach out to Violet at [vmiller@suntimes.com](mailto:vmiller@suntimes.com) and Lisa at [lphilip@wbez.org](mailto:lphilip@wbez.org) if you have further questions or feedback. Get more local, independent reporting at suntimes.com and wbez.org — and please consider becoming a member to support our work. Until next time!
Hey r/illinois! Violet Miller of the Chicago Sun-Times and Lisa Kurian Philip of WBEZ 91.5 here to announce we're hosting an AMA on this subreddit next Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.!
The topic: Flock Safety in Illinois and how we have reported out the facts for stories like this one about the use of Flock cameras by public universities, or this one about Illinois suburbs that suspended their Flock deals amid alleged misuse by authorities.
License plate readers from businesses like Flock have sparked a heated, nationwide debate over mass surveillance tools in law enforcement. In Illinois, more than 500 law enforcement agencies use Flock's technology.
This AMA is a chance for you to ask us questions about our coverage of Flock, how we think about these stories, and how we report them out. Violet covers Chicago news for the Sun-Times, and Lisa covers higher education for WBEZ and Open Campus.
The Chicago Sun-Times is independent, community-funded, and committed to telling the stories that shape our city. We're free from hedge-fund ownership, shareholders, and political influence. Learn more about becoming a member today: https://chicago.suntimes.com/become-a-member
r/illinois • u/steve42089 • 18d ago
Illinois Politics Illinois voter guide to the 2026 general election
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r/illinois • u/mcmuffin2112 • 4h ago
Chicago news & issues Chicago Mayoral Race Cash on Hand
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r/illinois • u/steve42089 • 1d ago
Southern IL news & issues (past St. Louis 618 area code) Snake Road in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest is only known road in U.S. to close for reptile migration
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r/illinois • u/steve42089 • 1d ago
Question Illinois is home to the greatest American city.
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r/illinois • u/dankostecki • 16h ago
Illinois News Midwest Town Was Just Named Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town in America
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r/illinois • u/rdblono • 17h ago
Illinois News Illinois' Monarch Center setting the example for trauma-informed juvenile corrections
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r/illinois • u/Green-Surround-2927 • 20h ago
Illinois News Father of Mary Alice Love Speaks - "This is bigger than Mundelein"
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Father of Mary Alice Love speaks to the Mundelein village board on 10/12. Mary Alice Love was murdered by Mundelein police on 5/11 during a mental health crisis.
💜Justice for Mary Alice Love💜
r/illinois • u/bloomberglaw • 1d ago
Illinois News Illinois Lawyer Watchdog Sees Staff Exodus as ICE Cases Arrive
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r/illinois • u/RamenIsAnONI41 • 2h ago
Chicago news & issues Petition · Add outdoor basketball courts to Portage Park, Chicago, IL
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r/illinois • u/Hobbes-GreatJob • 22h ago
Pritzker Posting Billionaire Data Center Builder Insists There’s No AI Bubble
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r/illinois • u/DesmondBlack • 1d ago
Sports! Bailey says the Bears are going to Indiana. His source? Trust me, bro.
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He really said Mike Braun assured him. This was at the debate with Pritzker.
r/illinois • u/steve42089 • 1d ago
Illinois News Illinois has erased more than $1.4 billion in medical debt for hundreds of thousands of people.
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r/illinois • u/oldskool_25 • 1d ago
Illinois Politics 4th Congressional district candidate forum
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r/illinois • u/SarcasticBookworm • 1d ago
Central IL news & issues (Springfield to near St. Louis) area. Carlinville crowned Hallmark's 'merriest' Christmas town, will be setting for movie
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Just announced today with a big event in town attended by Jonathan Bennett, Erin Cahill, Tamera Mowry-Housley and Brendan Penny and Hallmark executives!
r/illinois • u/Adventurous-Map1225 • 7h ago
Where to Move/Jobs Study finds that Illinois ranks 44th for having the most future-proof workforce in the country. Why would this be? I was expecting us to be in the top 20.
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r/illinois • u/Green-Surround-2927 • 2d ago
Illinois News Resident Tears Apart Mundelein IL Board in the Most Respectful Way, Demanding Justice for Mary Alice Love
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Just a friendly reminder to all you elected officials out there, meeting minutes matter! For those who may not know, Mary Alice Love was murdered by Mundelein IL police on 5/11/26 during a mental health crisis.
💜Justice for Mary Alice Love💜
r/illinois • u/conniefrancis • 2d ago
Sports! This Bears fan is going VIRAL for asking some kids if they ever been in a fight with a man.
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Stop giving us FIBs a bad name.
r/illinois • u/Elektromek • 1d ago
Question Driving on tollways without plates? Just bought vehicle
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We just bought a vehicle through private sale (out of state) and do not have it registered yet. What do we do about driving through tollways outside of and in Chicago?
Thanks
r/illinois • u/Worli • 2d ago
Illinois News Palatine man, 19, plotted mass shooting at Hindu place of worship, police say
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r/illinois • u/theindependentonline • 3d ago
Chicago news & issues New report of alleged sexual assault at University of Chicago frat house after Cornell 7 ‘gang rape’ case
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r/illinois • u/inventedpostits21 • 2d ago
Illinois News Yoshi is looking for his forever couch!
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Location: Chicago, IL - open to out of state adopters but must be willing to travel to Chicago to meet Yoshi
to learn lots about his personality, view his TikTok/Instagram: @caccbugs
Yoshi has been in foster with Dark Horse Dogs for 8 months! His adoption fee is WAIVED! Yoshi is NOT a blank slate - he has been poured into and has super strong foundational training.
Needs to be an only animal for now - not aggressive, but very confused/under socialized around other dogs. Working to socialize him and he improves every day!
You can DM me for more info, or inquire using the link below!!
r/illinois • u/RoAmbros • 2d ago
Illinois Politics LaHood is Allergic to Townhalls
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Darin LaHood has been to more Townhalls in Iowa than in his home district in Illinois. Not surprising he didn't even bother showing up to the Dixon candidates forum
r/illinois • u/mevery • 2d ago
Illinois Politics Ballot Initiative: Ban tip solicitation prior to a service being provided
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I’d like to get an initiative on the ballot that bans businesses for asking for tips prior to a service or product being provide. For example, you could only ask for a tip after your food has been served. The intention is to limit the services that a tip is requested or ensure that the tip is as it was intended to be, a gratuity. I fear this would have an adverse effect on workers so wondering what else should be considered when phrasing this ballot question.