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Naperville ranked safest large city in the United States

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Sunday, May 31, 2015 10:54 AM

Naperville ranked safest large city in the United States

If you’re looking for a large city with low crime, one recent ranking claims you can’t do better than Illinois’ fifth-largest city.

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Five places to visit Lincoln in Springfield (VIDEO)

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Friday, May 15, 2015 06:21 PM

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Windy City to be home to Obama Presidential Library

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015 02:55 PM

President Barack Obama and The First Lady in Chicago

Calling it the place where “all the strands of my life came together,” President Barack Obama announced today that the city where he declared his victory in the race to become the 44th president of the United States will also host his presidential library.

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Unique Illinois town names

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Monday, May 11, 2015 03:26 PM

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Every state has its fair share of unique town names. Illinois is no different. Whether it’s a differing pronunciation of somewhere famous, or just an outright strange name, Illinois is home to some truly unique town names.

Take a look here at our list of unique Illinois town names.

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Illinois draws more tourists than ever in 2014

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Monday, May 11, 2015 02:34 PM

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Those choosing to spend their vacation in the United States made Illinois a stop on their trip at record levels last year, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

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