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Wayfair Expands Retail Footprint with New Cherry Hill, New Jersey Store

Wayfair Expands Retail Footprint with New Cherry Hill, New Jersey Store

Wayfair Expands Retail Footprint with New Cherry Hill, New Jersey Store
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IKEA to Close Bolingbrook Store, Open Smaller Format in Naperville

IKEA to Close Bolingbrook Store, Open Smaller Format in Naperville

IKEA to Close Bolingbrook Store, Open Smaller Format in Naperville
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Wayfair Expands Retail Footprint with New Stores in New Jersey and Across the U.S.

Wayfair Expands Retail Footprint with New Stores in New Jersey and Across the U.S.

Wayfair Expands Retail Footprint with New Stores in New Jersey and Across the U.S.
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Halloween Pumpkins Face a Price Shock From Extreme Heat

Halloween Pumpkins Face a Price Shock From Extreme Heat

Halloween pumpkin demand is rising, but extreme heat, drought and high diesel costs are creating challenges for some U.S. farmers. Illinois, the nation’s largest pumpkin producer, has seen uneven conditions, with lower yields in northern areas offset by stronger production in the south. In Texas, one farm went 77 days without rain and nearly lost its crop to extreme heat, forcing it to truck in pumpkins. Diesel costs have also nearly doubled for the farm. Overall production remains decent, but local fuel and growing conditions could influence prices.
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Spartans Wire Big Ten Football Picks: Week 6

Spartans Wire Big Ten Football Picks: Week 6

Check out our picks against the betting spread for each of the Big Ten games this week
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MSU-Illinois Availability Report: Key Spartan trending for return

MSU-Illinois Availability Report: Key Spartan trending for return

Michigan State-Illinois availability report reveals positive news for the Spartans ahead of important matchup
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Rockford City Council Approves New Tourism Improvement District to Boost Visitor Economy

Rockford City Council Approves New Tourism Improvement District to Boost Visitor Economy

Rockford City Council Approves New Tourism Improvement District to Boost Visitor Economy
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Frozen berries sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart recalled. See products

Frozen berries sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart recalled. See products

The products were added to an expanded recall list after an E. coli outbreak.
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Illinois Faces Rising Insurance Costs Amid Severe Weather

Illinois Faces Rising Insurance Costs Amid Severe Weather

State Farm has announced an 8% increase in homeowners insurance rates across Illinois, effective October 1 for new policies and December for existing customers. This adjustment follows a 27.2% rate hike last year, one of the largest in the state's history. The company attributes the increase to the growing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in Illinois, which have led to higher repair costs and catastrophic losses. State Farm has paid out $1.22 in claims and expenses for every $1 in premiums collected over the past three years. The average Illinois homeowner will see an additional $10 per month added to their insurance bill. This trend reflects broader national increases in home insurance rates, which rose 46.8% from 2020 to 2025, with Illinois ranking 7th in premium growth during that period.
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Nordstrom Rack to open more stores. See the list of locations

Nordstrom Rack to open more stores. See the list of locations

Nordstrom Rack is set to open new stores in these locations.
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Cleanup Continues in South Suburbs After August Derecho

Cleanup Continues in South Suburbs After August Derecho

Two months after a powerful derecho struck the Chicagoland area on August 11, 2026, cleanup efforts are still underway in the south suburbs. Cook County has allocated over $8 million to remove storm debris and assist more than a dozen affected communities. The storm brought tornadoes, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rainfall, causing widespread damage and power outages across thousands of homes and businesses. Local officials, including Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, emphasized that the funding will help ease the financial burden of recovery and facilitate necessary repairs. In Lynwood, Illinois, free storm debris removal is being offered through October 16, as residents continue to deal with flooding and property damage.
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Spartans listed as a slight underdog against Illinois this week

Spartans listed as a slight underdog against Illinois this week

Check out the latest betting line and points over/under total for this week's matchup between Michigan State and Illinois