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Illinois Energy & Industry: Illinois landed 600 MW of battery storage in its first auction, even while missing its target—another sign the state is pushing ahead on grid upgrades. Clean Energy Policy: Illinois EPA released a “Comprehensive Climate Action Plan” aimed at reaching net-zero emissions, setting the tone for how power and manufacturing may be regulated next. Manufacturing & Jobs: UIC trustees approved a $232 million drug-discovery and cancer research pavilion, a major boost for Illinois’ biotech and life-sciences pipeline. Food & Consumer: A settlement over infant formula contamination continues to ripple through public health and procurement systems, with Abbott facing large payouts tied to taxpayer-funded formula purchases. Tech & Privacy: Lawsuits say Meta’s AI glasses captured and shared intimate images without consent, keeping privacy and AI governance in the spotlight. Logistics & Infrastructure: Amtrak secured $696 million for Chicago rail upgrades, while Illinois State Police reminded drivers and farmers about safety during fall harvest season.

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Sep. 18, 2026

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Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

Go Pride - Illinois |

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Go Pride - Illinois

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Owned By	R. Matthew Inawat through GoPride Networks
Year Founded	2003
Website	chicago.gopride.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Walmart berry blend recalled in 16 states. Are Michigan consumers safe?

Muskegon Tribune - Michigan |

Owner: Franklin Akil Fudail info about owner

Muskegon Tribune - Michigan

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Owned By	Franklin Akil Fudail
Year Founded	2001
Website	muskegontribune.com
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Muskegon
Owner Country	United States

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Florida Has the Lowest-Paid Construction Workers in the Nation

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Owner: Ervin Palacios & Bertha López info about owner

Go! Latinos Magazine

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Owned By	Ervin Palacios & Bertha López through Go! Latinos Magazine LLC
Year Founded	2014
Website	golatinos.net
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Homestead
Owner Country	United States

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7,400 volts changed this Illinois farmer's life in seconds. Now he is warning others about a danger above every field

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Owner: Sahu Jain Family info about owner

Economic Times

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Owned By	Sahu Jain Family through Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	India, Noida
Owner Country	India

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Illinois crowd packs first hearing as 657-foot wind turbine plan splits Peoria County

The Cool Down - Oregon |

Owner: Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson info about owner

The Cool Down - Oregon

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Owned By	Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
Year Founded	2022
Website	www.thecooldown.com
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois seeks new operator for former Tyson beef facility in Joslin

Peoria Standard - Illinois |

Owner: Brian Timpone info about owner

Peoria Standard - Illinois

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Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2016
Website	http://peoriastandard.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Peoria
Owner Country	United States

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Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, Rising Fuel Bills and an Industry That Refuses to Sit Still

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Owned By	Juergen Thomas Steinmetz
Year Founded	1999
Website	eturbonews.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Hawaii, Honolulu
Owner Country	United States

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She lives in Yellowstone, but once had a corporate job earning $75,000 in Chicago: 26-year-old learns why sometimes earning less still makes financial sense

The Economic Times |

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Economic Times

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Owned By	Sahu Jain Family through Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	India, Noida
Owner Country	India

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