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After 45 years, Scott Marion tells one last story
After 45 years, Scott Marion tells one last story
Scott Marion is closing the notebook on a long and successful career in journalism.
www.theintelligencer.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
After 45 years, Scott Marion tells one last story
Fifth grader writes book to empower others with dyslexia
Fifth grader writes book to empower others with dyslexia
Cecilia Santagata says dyslexia doesn't define her; she calls it her superpower, because it's taken her to new heights.
www.cbsnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Fifth grader writes book to empower others with dyslexia
Connect Transit asks for baby supplies in 23rd annual Stuff the Bus
Connect Transit asks for baby supplies in 23rd annual Stuff the Bus
The 23rd annual Stuff the Bus event will benefit the Brightpoint Bloomington Crisis Nursery.
pantagraph.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Connect Transit asks for baby supplies in 23rd annual Stuff the Bus
Chicago firefighters tackle Dollar Tree fire on Thanksgiving in Little Village
Chicago firefighters tackle Dollar Tree fire on Thanksgiving in Little Village
Chicago firefighters battled a large fire at a Dollar Tree on Thanksgiving Day.
abc7chicago.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Chicago firefighters tackle Dollar Tree fire on Thanksgiving in Little Village
Northern Illinois Food Bank sees 25% increase in need, higher than pandemic times, this holiday season
Northern Illinois Food Bank sees 25% increase in need, higher than pandemic times, this holiday season
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is expected to feed more people this holiday season than in previous years, including the pandemic era, despite government assistance like SNAP reinstated to help put food...
www.shawlocal.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Northern Illinois Food Bank sees 25% increase in need, higher than pandemic times, this holiday season
Feed the Love: Northern Illinois Food Bank backpack program fills gaps for kids facing hunger
Feed the Love: Northern Illinois Food Bank backpack program fills gaps for kids facing hunger
For 5-year-old Leilani, weekly food backpack feels like a birthday gift. The Northern Illinois Food Bank is ensuring children don't go hungry over the weekend.
abc7chicago.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Feed the Love: Northern Illinois Food Bank backpack program fills gaps for kids facing hunger
Rep. Schmidt donates pay raise to Press Play x 2 Shinn Inc.
www.ibjonline.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Rep. Schmidt donates pay raise to Press Play x 2 Shinn Inc.
Chicago firefighters rally community for annual Stache Bash to support families fighting cancer
Chicago firefighters rally community for annual Stache Bash to support families fighting cancer | FOX 32 Chicago
The Chicago Fire Department highlights its Stache Bash fundraiser, inviting the public to join a day of contests, raffles and community support to help members and families impacted by cancer.
www.fox32chicago.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Chicago firefighters rally community for annual Stache Bash to support families fighting cancer
Ameren IL Employees Deliver 20,000 Pounds Of Food To Local Pantries
Ameren IL Employees Deliver 20,000 Pounds Of Food To Local Pantries | News#
Ameren Illinois employees turned generosity into action this Thanksgiving season, collecting and delivering over 20,000 pounds of food to local pantries across the state. This marks the fourth consecutive...
wgel.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Ameren IL Employees Deliver 20,000 Pounds Of Food To Local Pantries
Comptroller Mendoza partners with Arrowleaf, other organizations for Cairo Thanksgiving | Illinois
Comptroller Mendoza partners with Arrowleaf, other organizations for Cairo Thanksgiving
CAIRO, Ill. (WSIL) -- Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza and her team distributed 200 turkeys and canned goods to residents in Cairo for Thanksgiving.
www.wsiltv.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Comptroller Mendoza partners with Arrowleaf, other organizations for Cairo Thanksgiving | Illinois
Kendall Area Transit Hosts First-Ever Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser
Kendall Area Transit Hosts First-Ever Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser
The dial-a-ride service provides Kendall County residents with reliable and flexible transportation, with fares ranging from $2–$5.
patch.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Kendall Area Transit Hosts First-Ever Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser
Ball-Chatham School District and Chatham Police Department Team-Up for “Handle with Care” Program
Ball-Chatham School District and Chatham Police Department Team-Up for “Handle with Care” Program
The program means when police respond to any call that involves a child or teen, they will send their principal a message that simply says "handle with care," along with the student's name.
wcmspi.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Ball-Chatham School District and Chatham Police Department Team-Up for “Handle with Care” Program
Glenwood High School Students Encourage Classmates to Donate Blood
Glenwood High School Students Encourage Classmates to Donate Blood
Glenwood High School Students Encourage Classmates to Donate BloodFull Story: https://newschannel20.com/___________________Stay up to date with our social me...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Glenwood High School Students Encourage Classmates to Donate Blood
Casino's 'celebrity couples' nights raise funds for breast cancer campaign
Casino’s ‘celebrity couples’ nights raise funds for breast cancer campaign
Hard Rock Casino Rockford has donated over $4,000 to the American Cancer Society, supporting the ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ campaign.
www.mystateline.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Casino's 'celebrity couples' nights raise funds for breast cancer campaign
Saga's Capitol Media Marks 20 Years of Cares for Kids Radiothon - Radio Ink
Saga's Capitol Media Marks 20 Years of Cares for Kids Radiothon - Radio Ink
Saga Communications' Capitol Media Group raised $150,499 during the cluster's 20th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon.
radioink.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Saga's Capitol Media Marks 20 Years of Cares for Kids Radiothon - Radio Ink
Peoria teacher honored for dedication despite personal tragedy
Peoria teacher honored for dedication despite personal tragedy
Stacy Peyton, a teacher at Whittier Primary School, was awarded the Remarkable Spirit award for her dedication to her students and her remarkable comeback story after experiencing tragedy.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Peoria teacher honored for dedication despite personal tragedy
Cardinal Blase Cupich: Giving thanks can be an act of unity
Cardinal Blase Cupich: Giving thanks can be an act of unity
The true character of America is found in our capacity as a pilgrim people to find reasons for hope and share those blessings with others.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Cardinal Blase Cupich: Giving thanks can be an act of unity
L-P student council hosts free Santa’s Workshop Dec. 6
L-P student council hosts free Santa’s Workshop Dec. 6
The workshop is free and open to families with children of all ages.
www.shawlocal.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
L-P student council hosts free Santa’s Workshop Dec. 6
VanVleet Family Foundation gives out one thousand Thanksgiving meals
VanVleet Family Foundation gives out one thousand Thanksgiving meals
VanVleet Family Foundation gives out one thousand Thanksgiving meals
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
VanVleet Family Foundation gives out one thousand Thanksgiving meals
Lou Malnati's continues 17-year tradition giving Thanksgiving meals to needy families
Lou Malnati’s continues 17-year tradition giving Thanksgiving meals to needy families
More than 200 Lou Malnati’s employees and their family members packed more than 1,200 Thanksgiving food baskets Saturday in Buffalo Grove. The baskets, which are for Chicago-area families in need, a...
www.dailyherald.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lou Malnati's continues 17-year tradition giving Thanksgiving meals to needy families
92-year-old Yorkville veteran receives honorary high school diploma in special ceremony
92-year-old Yorkville veteran receives honorary high school diploma in special ceremony
Ronald Moos, a Yorkville native who served in multiple branches of the military in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, received an honorary diploma from Yorkville High School during a special
www.wspynews.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
92-year-old Yorkville veteran receives honorary high school diploma in special ceremony
Peoria fourth graders raise money for St. Jude in class project
Peoria fourth graders raise money for St. Jude in class project
Students at the Multicultural Dual Language Academy in Peoria raised $845.52 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital through a market night as part of a financial literacy unit.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Peoria fourth graders raise money for St. Jude in class project
Senator Anderson & Rep. Hammond to distribute 150 turkeys
Senator Anderson & Rep. Hammond to distribute 150 turkeys
(Canton, IL) — State Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Norine Hammond are partnering with Meridian of Illinois and the Salvation Army...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Senator Anderson & Rep. Hammond to distribute 150 turkeys
East Peoria High School student to take center stage, perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
East Peoria High School student to take center stage, perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
www.25newsnow.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
East Peoria High School student to take center stage, perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
CPS culinary students assist in century-old gingerbread tradition at the Drake Hotel
CPS culinary students assist in century-old gingerbread tradition at the Drake Hotel
Chicago Public Schools’ culinary students help maintain the Drake Hotel’s holiday gingerbread tradition.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
CPS culinary students assist in century-old gingerbread tradition at the Drake Hotel