2026 Illinois State Fair scheduled to open in Springfield on Aug. 13
The 2026 Illinois State Fair is scheduled for Aug. 13-23 in Springfield, with Bailey Zimmerman and Shinedown among the announced Illinois Lottery Grandstand performers.
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Illinois electric-vehicle rebate applications open statewide as program resumes Aug. 1
Illinois EPA has opened a new statewide application cycle for its Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, allowing eligible residents to seek rebates for qualifying electric-vehicle purchases under program rules.
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Aurora’s special census begins in designated new-construction areas
Aurora began the internet self-response period for its 2026 Special Census on July 23, focusing on specified recently built and occupied areas.
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Illinois EV rebate application window opens with up to $4,000 for qualifying low-income buyers
Illinois residents who bought qualifying new or used all-electric vehicles can apply for state rebates through Dec. 31, 2026, subject to program rules and available funding.
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Joliet Committee to Review $1.07 Million 9-1-1 Grant and Fire-Department Spending
Joliet’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to review a proposed $1.066 million 9-1-1 grant agreement, a $26,000 firefighter-gear budget amendment and a recommended Rock Valley Health contract.
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Mount Prospect man charged after police say he tried to hijack five vehicles
Christopher Novaczyk faces five attempted vehicular-hijacking charges after a July 22 incident near Rand Road and Mount Prospect Road. A July 24 follow-up reported that he was ordered detained before trial.
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Oak Lawn-area gas eases as Chicago-metro diesel rises
Regular gas slipped Saturday in the Chicago Metro, while diesel rose. The latest AAA figures give Oak Lawn drivers and businesses two trends to watch.
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Peoria-Pekin gas holds near $4.34; diesel stays above $5.27
The Peoria-Pekin metro’s regular-gas average was $4.335 and diesel was $5.279 on August 1, with both nearly flat from the prior day.
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Cave-in-Rock Ferry Closure Enters Second Month for Crittenden County
The Cave-in-Rock Ferry remains suspended after its June 30 agreement expired, adding about 35 minutes to the shortest alternate route for some Crittenden County travelers.
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Illinois Auditor Finds Repeated Compliance Problems at Public Health and Guardianship Agencies
July 23 examinations found persistent control weaknesses involving Illinois public-health vehicles, overtime, personnel files and voucher processing. Both agencies agreed to recommendations, but follow-up remains pending.
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Aurora Gas Holds at One Station as Chicago Metro Averages Rise
Regular gas stayed at $4.449 and diesel at $5.499 at one Aurora station, while Chicago metro averages rose to $4.466 and $5.402 on July 31.
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Round Lake’s Cedar Lake Road project clears land-acquisition step
Lake County’s June 2026 appropriation advances Cedar Lake Road right-of-way work in Round Lake, but construction and property purchases are not complete.
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Decatur Gas and Diesel Prices Rise; Diesel Up 31 Cents in a Week
AAA’s July 31 Decatur metro check lists regular gas at $4.283 and diesel at $5.205, with diesel up 30.8 cents from a week earlier.
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Skokie Drivers Face Higher Chicago-Area Gas and Diesel Prices
AAA’s July 31 Chicago Metro averages put regular gas at $4.466 and diesel at $5.402, with both higher than the previous day, week, month and year.
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El Paso-Gridley sets Aug. 4 and 6 registration dates
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 has posted Aug. 4 and 6 registration dates for new students, with online registration for returning students and an athletics rule.
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Joliet Fuel Prices Hold at $4.199 for Gas, $5.499 for Diesel
A Joliet Speedway/7-Eleven lists regular gas at $4.199 and diesel at $5.499, unchanged from the last check as Chicago Metro averages edged higher.
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Naperville-Area Gas and Diesel Prices Rise Again to $4.466 and $5.402
Naperville IL – Chicago metro regular gas reached $4.466 and diesel $5.402 Friday, while one Naperville station listed different prices at the pump.
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Chicago Gas Rises Again While Diesel Eases After the Last Check
Chicago regular gas reached $4.696 a gallon on July 31, while diesel eased to $5.769. The split trend matters for commuters and fuel-heavy businesses.
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Mt. Morris fire district receives $23,850 state equipment grant
The Mt. Morris Fire Protection District received a $23,850 Illinois grant for eligible small firefighting or ambulance equipment.
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Dolton Faces Higher Flood Risk as Thornton Reservoir Nears Capacity
Dolton is among 11 south suburban communities facing elevated flood risk after July storms pushed regional reservoirs near or to capacity.
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Illinois EV Rebate Applications Open Aug. 1: Who Qualifies and What to Prepare
Illinois residents can apply for the next state EV rebate cycle beginning Aug. 1, but applications must be mailed, postmarked on time and submitted while funding remains.
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South Holland’s 170th Street Bridge Work Brings Lane Shifts Through 2027
South Holland’s 170th Street Bridge replacement brings staged lane shifts, possible delays and changing pedestrian access, with work expected through 2027.