William Shatner to play heavy metal concert at a St. Petersburg bar
The ‘Star Trek’ actor, who covers Ozzy and Metallica, has an original album coming out.
Oct 21, 2026Open source
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Oakford, Illinois. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Menard. Associated ZIP codes: 62673.
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Editorial: The Illinois Lockbox was always a lousy idea. 10 years later, it’s hitting Cook County’s bud...
The Illinois Lockbox amendment has taken away the flexibility required in the event of unexpected fiscal challenges.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Illinois man arrested after SUV hits Indiana trooper's patrol vehicle on I-80
An Illinois man is accused of driving intoxicated and slamming into an Indiana trooper's patrol vehicle late Thursday night on I-80.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Chicago hospital cafeteria reopens after being shut down over hundreds of live cockroaches
The cafeteria, at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, was reinspected and reopened Thursday.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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Oakford is in Menard County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
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62673
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Editorial: The Illinois Lockbox was always a lousy idea. 10 years later, it’s hitting Cook County’s bud...
The Illinois Lockbox amendment has taken away the flexibility required in the event of unexpected fiscal challenges.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Illinois man arrested after SUV hits Indiana trooper's patrol vehicle on I-80
An Illinois man is accused of driving intoxicated and slamming into an Indiana trooper's patrol vehicle late Thursday night on I-80.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Chicago hospital cafeteria reopens after being shut down over hundreds of live cockroaches
The cafeteria, at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, was reinspected and reopened Thursday.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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40.0994450, -89.9601350
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10:39 AM America/Chicago
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Menard County
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