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What is a Blue Ribbon School? How 18 Illinois schools were chosen for the award
18 schools in Illinois were named to the 2024 list of National Blue Ribbon Schools, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Education Monday.
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18 Illinois schools named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday released the list of 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and 18 schools in Illinois made the cut.
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18 Illinois schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools. Here's the full list
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday released the list of 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and 18 schools in Illinois made the cut.
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DMV extends operating hours across Illinois, offering earlier openings
Starting today, most DMV locations in Illinois will open at 7:30 a.m., 30 minutes earlier than before, offering a convenient option for people needing to complete tasks before work.
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Updated schedules at most Illinois DMVs begin Monday. Here's what to know
Most DMV locations in Illinois will be operating under an updated schedule beginning Monday, with changes made after data analysis of customer trends, according to the office of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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Newborn dies in central Illinois after being left in hot car
Police in Peoria were investigating the death of a newborn who died on Monday after being left in a hot car, authorities said.
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Illinois fall foliage forecast: peak colors expected by mid-October
The days may be getting shorter, but Illinois’ fall colors are just starting to come alive. Northern Illinois will see peak foliage by the second week of October, with spots like Lincoln Park, Jackson Park, and Millennium Park offering stunning views.
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Illinois tourism office releases fall color guide: Here's when and where to see the season's best
Though it may still feel like summer outside in the Chicago area, days continue to get shorter as the seasons are changing, meaning vivid fall colors will soon be visible.
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Most Illinois DMV locations to change hours beginning next week
If you’re planning to visit a DMV location in Illinois, in all likelihood the hours will be changing starting next week.
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2 Illinois cities named among most affordable places to live in US
While the lack of affordable housing seems to be a widespread issue across many American cities, a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking listed cities where prospective home-buyers may find better luck, with the Midwest prominently featured.
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Midwest city named most affordable place to live in America
A recent U.S. News & World Report ranking named five Midwestern cities to their top 10 most affordable places to live in the U.S.
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Corruption trial of ex-AT&T chief heads to closing arguments
Ex-AT&T Illinois leader Paul La Chiazza declines to testify, setting stage for closing arguments in trial closely linked to the legal challenges facing former Speaker Mike Madigan. Charlie Wojciechowski has more.
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Big Boy train schedule: 1 final time to see the classic steam engine in Illinois
Attention, Illinois train lovers: You’ve got one last chance to catch Union Pacific’s iconic 4014 Big Boy steam engine before the locomotive chugs away.
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Tuesday marks 1 final chance to see Big Boy locomotive in Illinois
Illinois residents will have one final chance to see Union Pacific’s 4014 Big Boy steam engine before the locomotive sets off for its next destination.
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Crowds flock to Big Boy locomotive stop in Watseka
Union Pacific’s 4014 Big Boy steam engine draws crowds everywhere it goes, and on Monday, in rolled into Watseka. NBC Chicago’s JC Navarrete reports.
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Union Pacific's Big Boy steam engine to make two stops today
Union Pacific’s 4014 Big Boy steam engine tour across America continues Monday with two stops in Illinois.
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Big Boy locomotive in Illinois: 2 more chances to see the iconic steam train
Union Pacific’s 4014 Big Boy steam engine tour across America continues Monday with two stops in Illinois.
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Traffic backups reported as Union Pacific's Big Boy steam engine stops in Rochelle
Extensive traffic delays and backups occurred on Sunday as train enthusiasts flocked to Rochelle to catch a glimpse of Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam engine.
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Toddler stabbed to death by 6-year-old brother in Joliet
A 2-year-old was stabbed to death by his 6-year-old brother in a Joliet residence Friday afternoon. NBC Chicago’s JC Navarrete reports.
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2-year-old stabbed to death by 6-year-old brother in Joliet home
A 2-year-old boy was stabbed to death by his 6-year-old brother inside a Joliet residence Friday afternoon, according to authorities.