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Here’s Why Illinois And 19 Other States Are Suing Dollar General

Illinois joined 19 other states and the FTC in suing Dollar General over checkout overcharges. The company allegedly knew ...
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Six Flags Adds Seatbelts To Roller Coasters After Fatal Incident

A man was ejected from Georgia's Goliath roller coaster in October, killing him and injuring four young riders. Six Flags is ...
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Illinois’ Spookiest-Named Place Is A Spot Right Near Dixon

Illinois has some genuinely unsettling place names rooted in real history. Bloody Gulch Road in Dixon, Dead Man's Curve in ...
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Northern Illinois Fall: Is Jumping In Leaf Piles Healthy Or Not?

Before kids dive headfirst into that leaf pile in the yard, a local mom's warning about ticks, mold, and animal droppings is ...
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The Sweepstakes Casino Squeeze: Where Illinois Stands as States Close In Indiana just banned sweepstakes casinos entirely, and other states are following suit. Turns out that legal gray area wasn't as ...