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- 1More than 110 teams pull United 737 at O'Hare for Special OlympicsβChicago O'Hare Plane Pull: More than 110 teams pull United Airlines 737, raise more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois
More than 110 teams gathered at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to pull a United Airlines 737 jet, raising over $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. The plane pull event brought together participants competing to haul the massive aircraft, with proceeds supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.
- 2Illinois church of Blessed Sheen's baptism joins first parish named for himβBlessed Sheenβs baptismal church in Illinois to be part of worldβs first parish named for him
St. Peter's Church in El Paso, Illinois, where Fulton Sheen was baptized, is set to become part of the world's first parish named after the Blessed. The consolidation of parishes in the Peoria diocese will mark the first time a parish bears Sheen's name, honoring the beloved American bishop, broadcaster, and author.
- 3Local officials work to counter election misinformationβLocal officials tackle election misinformation
Local officials in Illinois are taking steps to address election misinformation in their communities. The effort focuses on identifying and responding to false claims about voting procedures before they spread. With elections drawing near, authorities say accurate public information is essential to voter confidence. The story reflects a broader push by local governments to confront false election narratives at the ground level.
- 4Midterm Election 2026: Voter Registration and Polling Info for Illinois, Indiana, WisconsinβΌWhen is the midterm election? Register to vote, early voting, polling info for 2026 Election Day in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
Voters in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin are being reminded of key dates and requirements for the 2026 US midterm elections, including registration deadlines, early voting periods and polling place information. Local outlets are publishing practical guides covering how to register, when early voting opens and where to cast ballots on Election Day, as part of broader coverage building ahead of next year's contests.
- 5O'Hare Plane Pull raises over $230,000 for Special Olympics IllinoisβO'Hare Plane Pull raises more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois
The annual O'Hare Plane Pull event at Chicago's O'Hare Airport raised more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. Teams took part in the challenge of pulling an aircraft to generate donations for the organisation, which supports athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.
- 6Jeremiah Smith Puts Up Heisman-Caliber Performance Against IllinoisβOhio State's Jeremiah Smith Delivers Heisman-Worthy Masterpiece vs. Illinois
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith delivered a standout performance against Illinois that commentators are calling worthy of Heisman Trophy consideration. The Buckeyes' star made a series of impressive plays in the matchup, drawing praise from sports outlets and fans as one of the most dominant individual displays of the college football season.
- 7Teams Pull United 737 at O'Hare for Special Olympics IllinoisβTeams compete in event pulling United Airlines 737 plane for Special Olympics Illinois at Chicago O'Hare Airport
Teams gathered at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for a plane pull competition, hauling a United Airlines 737 to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. The event, promoted by ABC7 Chicago, brings corporate and community teams together for the charity challenge. Similar plane pulls are popular fundraisers, combining spectacle and teamwork to support athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.
- 8Joliet receives $1 million federal grant for mental health programβJoliet gets $1 million federal grant for community mental health program
The city of Joliet, Illinois has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to fund a community mental health program. The funding, reported by Shaw Local, will support local mental health services for residents. Details on how the money will be allocated have not yet been announced, but the grant marks a significant investment in the city's community-based mental health care.
- 9Elgin solar project powers 580 lower-income homesβElgin solar project powers 580 lower-income homes, local economic impact
A solar project in Elgin, Illinois is now supplying electricity to around 580 lower-income households, with coverage highlighting both the energy savings for residents and the project's broader local economic impact. The initiative is being presented as an example of how renewable energy installations can deliver direct benefits to communities that often face high utility costs.
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Lightstar is growing its project pipeline in Illinois, expanding activity in battery energy storage systems and community solar. The move points to continued developer interest in Illinois as a market for distributed clean energy and storage, though further details on project sizes or timelines were not provided.
- 11Charges Dismissed in Sangamon County Murder CaseβCharges in a Sangamon County murder case have been dismissed
Prosecutors in Sangamon County, Illinois, have dropped the charges in a local murder case. The dismissal was reported by local news, but no details have been released about the defendant's identity, the reasons for the dismissal, or whether the case could be refiled. It is not yet clear what prompted prosecutors to abandon the charges.