Illinois
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After 150 years, Mary Lincoln’s ‘madness’ still haunts American psyche
May 17, 2025 4:41 pm - The subject of Mary Lincoln’s mental health has long been the subject of public debate. Now, 150 years after her commitment, a newly rediscovered collection of correspondence between the widow of the former president who had been assassinated and her friends and family shed new light on the nature of her illness as well as the nature of her relationships with the few friends and family she had left by that time.
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Storms knocked power for thousands around Great Lakes region, with more tornado risk coming
May 16, 2025 11:41 am - After widespread thunderstorms and some tornadoes knocked power out to hundreds of thousands of customers in the Great Lakes region, a continued severe weather outbreak is expected through Friday night. It will be the third-straight day of significant severe weather, with more threats through the weekend.
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CUB, watchdog groups urge regulators to reject proposed Nicor rate hikeMay 07, 2025 5:40 pm - Representatives from the Citizens Utility Board, Illinois PIRG and the Environmental Defense Fund urged Illinois regulators to reject Nicor Gas Company’s request for a 9% rate hike.
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Bill to end senior road tests for 86 and younger, allow reporting of unsafe drivers clears Senate committeeMay 06, 2025 6:54 pm - Members of the Transportation Committee unanimously approved the change.
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Robin Kelly enters U.S. Senate primaryMay 06, 2025 8:38 am - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly touts her advocacy against gun violence as she launches into a primary battle for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin.
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Advocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitals
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‘New Illinois’ supporters meet in Palatine, discuss urban-rural divideMay 03, 2025 5:35 pm - The movement to create a separate state, a “New Illinois,” arrived Saturday at the Palatine Township Republican Organization office.
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Former Gov. George Ryan dies at 91
May 02, 2025 2:33 pm - He served as governor from 1999 to 2003. The longtime Republican leader, who also served as secretary of state, gained both accolades and criticism during his tenure.
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Driver who killed 4 by smashing through an Illinois after-school camp may have had health emergency
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With 1 month left in session, lawmakers near deal on transit reform