American Eagle at Six Flags Great America to receive roller coaster landmark honor
The American Eagle is made of Douglas fir trees and was painted by hand, Six Flags said. Construction began in June 1980, and ...
Illinois secession bill passes Indiana legislative panel
The bill would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission that would make recommendations to redraw the ...
Every state's nickname and where it comes from
Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every ...
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Herrin Flags, Marion, Benton Dance win state titles
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — Three Southern Illinois schools enjoyed immense success in both flag and dance competitions Saturday at ...
Illinois secession bill passes out of Indiana committee, but even supporters aren’t totally on board
A bill to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border received initial approval Monday in an Indiana House committee, but some ...
Why are flags at half staff in Illinois? What to know
Illinois flags have been ordered to fly at half staff until sunset Monday, Feb. 17, but it’s not because of Presidents Day.
Notre Dame moves up to No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 2019 after UCLA suffers first loss
Notre Dame is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll, ascending to the top spot Monday for the ...
‘Whole different level.’ The Illinois-Indiana political divide widens amid Trump 2.0, from immigration to DEI to LGBTQ rights.
The Trump administration’s surprise federal funding freeze met widespread condemnation in Illinois, as state leaders ...
'People are feeling galvanized': Anti-Trump protesters rally in cities across US
The protests by the 50501 Movement come days after rallies in opposition of Trump's immigration policies were held across the ...
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BREAKING: Commissioner Roger Goodell Drops A Truth Bomb About His Plans On Starting A New Pro Football League
Per Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Goodell announced that the NFL is exploring the possibility of creating a professional flag football league, or separate men’s and women’s flag ...
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Illinois state flag has fans — and could keep flying after design contest
CHICAGO — Scott Grandchamp was cleaning out the backroom last month at the LaGrange Park Ace Hardware store he owns when he found an untouched Illinois state flag tucked into a safe. He decided ...