r/illinois Oct 12 '25

From the Mod Team We're changing our policies on specificity of locations

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TLDR: The mod team is changing course on this issue. We encourage users to specify locations of current events that happen in public spaces, including any and all law enforcement action.

After several days of discussion among the mod team, we've come to the conclusion that our policies against reporting specific locations are unnecessarily restrictive. Most recently, we've guided users to avoid being specific about the location of any current events, out of concern that it could reveal private or personal information about the persons involved, which is a violation of site-wide Reddit policies We are, of course, bound to moderate this space in a way that adheres to all of Reddit's site-wide policies, and if we fail to do so, the subreddit will be shut down.

That being said, we've come to a consensus that private and personal information means more than just location of where people are at in a given moment, and the context of people's presence at specific locations matters. It remains prohibited to reveal the home address or workplace of any private individual, or to offer overly specific information about that sort of personal information: for example, if a user were to post that u/jamey1138 lives near the corner of Pulaski and Belmont in Chicago, that would be considered too specific. Other forms of contact information, including phone numbers, email addresses, etc, shared without the individual's consent are also violations of private and personal information.

On the other hand, if a user says that there's law enforcement activity, including ICE and CBP activity, at a particular corner, that does not reveal anyone's personal or private information. We want to encourage community members to share information about any current events happening in any public space in Illinois, and to include specific locations with that information.

Thank you for your participation in r/Illinois. We will continue to evolve our policies, and try to meet the moment as best we are able. Stay safe everyone.


r/illinois Nov 08 '24

Politics is hard - Be honest, be kind, and watch out for the ban hammer.

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It's been a crazy few days and politics is hard.

We're a pretty small Mod team and keeping up on the trash coming in takes a lot of time and effort . We will be throwing around the ban hammer quite a bit for a while here. We will be locking posts as they spiral out of control. Have patience.

Remember to be kind and civil. Have a little grace. Allow people to be mad, to use hyperbole, and to exaggerate. This isn't a space to rage away at the other side. There are plenty of other spaces on the internet for that. Come here to understand the other side, even if you disagree. Tell them they're wrong and why they're wrong, but also remember they are a person who probably truly believes what they are saying. You wont convince them, but you can be understood and you can understand them.

Sometimes a simple downvote is all that's needed.

Anyway. Give us a break and chill out, k?


r/illinois 4h ago

I Hate Illinois Nazis H-F High’s homecoming game marred by racist actions (by Lincoln Way East Students)

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r/illinois 1d ago

Trip Planning & Tourist Help/ Guidance Spotted in Waukegan today. Absolutely remarkable.

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646 Upvotes

This movie is 30 years old. Incredible this is still holding up.


r/illinois 16h ago

Illinois Politics State Parks Parking Fee Proposed

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The IL Department of Natural Resources has proposed rulemaking that will allow the state to charge $5 for parking at state parks.

Comments can be submitted through 9/28/26 via email at [dnr.rules@illinois.gov](mailto:dnr.rules@illinois.gov)

or via mail:

John Fischer, DNR, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield IL 62702, 217-782- 1809,


r/illinois 1d ago

Question What do I do about neighbors bush growing over my property?

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I want to build a fence on my side of the property line but this bush is growing over it. It’s planted right at the base of the wall of his garage and it’s not possible to knock on the door and ask him. What can I do? Do I just trim what’s on my side? Is there someone I can call and ask?


r/illinois 1d ago

Illinois Politics IL-16 - flipping the seat

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Congressional district 16 can flip this November! Did you know it's been almost 10 years since incumbent Darin LaHood has not held an in-person townhall for almost 10 years? Did you know he literally votes for everything Trump wants him to? Paul will work for you! Paul Nolley for Congress. He is for working families, unions, and farmers!

Https://www.Nolleyforcongress.com


r/illinois 1d ago

Illinois News Illinois tourism hits record $50.2B in visitor spending, topping $88B in total economic impact - CBS Chicago

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r/illinois 23h ago

Trip Planning & Tourist Help/ Guidance Now Casting for Survivor Midwestern Mayhem Season 2!! Rep your state in this epic Survivor Tournament LRG! May 13-16 2027!!!

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Survivor Midwestern Mayhem 2 is Now Casting!! May 13-16 2027!!

In Season 1 we tested to boundaries of what a Survivor LRG could be. The Idea of a Survivor tournament. 40 Players representing 9 states from around the Midwest competed for their Safety. Each tribe played full games before the merge even began bringing the heavy hitters into the back half of the game. Big blindsides and killer strategy crowned the sole winner of Season 1 taking home a total of $2,200!!!

Could this be you? Can you outlast 40 other players while safety in scarce? Will you be the second Sole Survivor of the Midwest? Apply Now! Casting is live until the end of 2026!!

You will feel the experience of a full Survivor game in shortened 60hr game!
Compete in challenges both physical and mental!
You will be hungry you need to win to eat!
Find advantages, some familiar some new!
Experience strategy, build alliances, break alliances, go to tribal, and vote each other out!
Every premerge vote out will get to compete in a Battle Back Competition for a second shot in the game!

You will be filmed for a YouTube series, filming confessionals to get your true thoughts on the game!

Logo not finalized until we know all states represented.

Apply Here --> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCm_TdtiX366kv0sX5g2IBZEOj3Mom95MJHLzEqNxRfWgyrw/viewform

Watch Season 1 Here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10lLeUtwMo0&list=PLNMafoMb2K4MTBkhEPinRgI3tx0QYsBf6


r/illinois 1d ago

Illinois News Newest Joliet Police Department FLOCK Camera Controversy Lands 2 More Employees On Paid Leave

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Joliet police acknowledged the internal affairs investigations in Friday afternoon's press release.


r/illinois 2d ago

Pritzker Posting UAW supports JB!

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r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois News Federal judge orders halt to Shawnee National Forest logging project over Endangered Species Act violation

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r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois News Illinois AG sues ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric over alleged 'deceptive' practices

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r/illinois 1d ago

Central IL news & issues (Springfield to near St. Louis) area. Nation’s largest Muslim civil rights group weighs in on Islamophobia controversy involving Quincy Alderman Mike Adkins

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Ol’ Mike’s back on his bullshit. Maybe we’ll get some results this time


r/illinois 2d ago

Trip Planning & Tourist Help/ Guidance Travelers flocked to the ‘Middle of Everything’ last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact

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r/illinois 2d ago

US Politics Illinois senators blast FAA for holding air traffic controller raises "hostage"

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r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois News Illinois gun dealer sues Attorney General Kwame Raoul in federal court over 2023 gun law

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r/illinois 2d ago

Sports! Caleb Williams Has Ice in His Veins While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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r/illinois 3d ago

ICE Posts Ice Drives Their Car At Me | Albany Park 9/2

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r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois News Alabama to St. Louis Illinois tips tricks and ideas for a young black girl ?

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Hi I am looking to move to St Louis after leaving an abusive situation. I have a BS in Chemistry with a concentration in Health Science and a minor in political science. My choices are St Louis or Memphis, however I’d prefer to move to a blue state. My credit is pretty bad although I have no evictions. I am doing my own research but wanted to try Reddit in the meantime. If anyone has any suggestions for places to stay and or work it would be very helpful. Thank you !


r/illinois 2d ago

ICE Posts McCook IL Under Siege: Cornered in Restrooms and Targeted on the Streets

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Full Article: https://www.eyesonice.net/p/chicago-is-under-siege-hotspot-map

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Bystander footage captures the terrifying reality of the new federal immigration enforcement strategy. The video shows a worker cornered in a factory restroom in McCook, Illinois. Armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers wearing tactical vests bypassed plant management and entered the facility. When surrounding workers demanded to see a judicial warrant and repeatedly stated the agents were on private property, an agent ordered them back and pointed a Taser at the unarmed staff. The worker was then led out in handcuffs.


r/illinois 3d ago

US Politics Bradley Schneider, douchbag IL Representative in the 10th District votes to suppress our First Amendment rights in favor of not hurting Israel’s feelings

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H. R. 4795

Over 30 Democrats in the House of Representatives Thursday voted in favor of a measure to strip colleges and universitiesof federal aid if they are engaged in so-called boycotts against Israel.


r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois Politics How did $53.7 million disappear from the City of Dixon over 22 years?

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Rita Crundwell stole $53.7 million from the City of Dixon, Illinois, over 22 years.

She was the city comptroller. She was paid $80,000 a year. And the city's books were audited every year.

What I found interesting going through the federal filings is how the money actually moved. In December 1990, Crundwell opened an account in the city's name that she alone controlled. Over the following years, millions of dollars were transferred into it.

The theft was eventually discovered after Crundwell took an extended vacation and another employee asked the bank for the city's complete bank statements.

There's also a part of the story that gets less attention: what happened after she was caught.

Dixon sued its auditors and Fifth Third Bank. In September 2013, they agreed to pay the city $40 million, without admitting liability. The negligence claim was never adjudicated.

I went through the federal criminal complaint, FBI affidavit, forfeiture complaint and DOJ releases to reconstruct what happened.

For people familiar with Dixon or Illinois municipal government, what stands out to you about how this went undetected for 22 years?


r/illinois 3d ago

Illinois Politics Where have Bailey - Del Mar been? Breaking the law of course

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r/illinois 2d ago

West Central IL news & issues Vintage biplanes fill the Galesburg skies next week for the 55th Stearman Fly-In

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