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Illinois lawmakers OK new nuclear technology but fail to extend private-school scholarshipsNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois House on Thursday approved the development of new nuclear reactors, reversing a 1987 moratorium and sending to Gov. J.B. Pritzker a plan...
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In growing tide, civilians flee north Gaza or shelter at hospital as Israel, Hamas battle in city
Nov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip - Crowds of Palestinian families stretching as far as the eye could see walked out of Gaza City and surrounding areas toward the south Thursday...
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Biden says workers need 'a fair shot' as he celebrates the labor deal saving an Illinois auto plant
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Armed robbery in Woodfield Mall parking lot ends with arrest in Oak BrookNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - The armed robbery of a woman with a small child inside a vehicle in the Woodfield Mall parking lot in Schaumburg ended Thursday afternoon with the arrest of a suspect in...
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Bill affirming mental health referendums passes House, awaits governor's signatureNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - A bill preserving the results of successful referendums last year creating community mental health boards in several suburban communities has passed the Illinois House a...
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Elgin Academy to close at the end of the school year, its 185thNov 08, 2023 7:00 pm - Elgin Academy's 185th year will be its last. The pre-K through 12th grade independent school has announced it will close at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. School ...
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Syphilis cases surge in pregnant women and infants in IllinoisNov 08, 2023 4:30 am - Public health experts are warning about an "alarming" increase in congenital syphilis cases across the state and the impact on pregnant women and infants. Cases of infan...
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'I don't want to be a NIMBY': Arlington Heights board wants apartment plan revisedNov 08, 2023 4:30 am - Is it the right fit? That was the question around Arlington Heights village hall this week about a proposal for six-story, 136-unit apartment building with ground-floor ...
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'It's the last opportunity to save this program': Invest in Kids hours away from expiringNov 08, 2023 4:00 am - Pressure on all sides of the Invest in Kids debate pervaded the state Capitol this week with students protesting, Senate Republicans demanding a vote and congressional D...
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'I'm overwhelmed': Victory Auto Wreckers' owner says of public response to business closing after 78 yearsNov 08, 2023 4:00 am - You may not know Kyle Weisner but probably feel like you do, or should. And he appreciates it. Weisner is a third-generation family member and owner of Victory Auto Wrec...