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EPA seeks comments about Wis. river-cleanup planJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — Federal officials are seeking public input about a proposed cleanup plan for a contaminated Milwaukee river. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will ho...
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Senator wants to ask questions of school appointeeJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — An Illinois state senator is asking for a delay in confirming Gov. Pat Quinn's choice to head the state school board so he can ask questions about a not-fo...
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SPOTLIGHT: Dad inspires son to volunteerJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - PEORIA — Rick Matzelle sits in a chair at the foot of an elderly woman's bed in Proctor Hospital and listens. His 6-foot-4-inch frame sits high at attention. He maintain...
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Wis. heavy rain causes flooding, high wind cuts powerJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — Severe thunderstorms caused urban flooding and knocked out power to thousands in southeastern Wisconsin. Milwaukee public works employees barricaded flooded ...
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Rays' Maddon admits violating ruleJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon admits he broke a rule when he let outfielder Sam Fuld warm up as a pitcher but pulled him before he threw a pitch. Fuld pinch-h...
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Ex-E. Chicago mayor appeals conviction, sentenceJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - HAMMOND, Ind. — Former East Chicago Mayor George Pabey is appealing his conviction on conspiracy and theft of city funds charges and his subsequent five-year prison sent...
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Missing IU student's family asks for anonymous tipsJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The mother of an Indiana University student who vanished more than two weeks ago says the family has set up post office box for anonymous tips. Charl...
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Ill. Senate agrees to cut lawmakers' payJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers are cutting their pay for the third straight year as the state struggles with a major budget deficit. The Illinois Senate approved the p...
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Ill. lightning strike delays newspaper deliveryJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - PEORIA — Two central Illinois newspapers are being delivered later than usual after a lightning strike at an electrical substation stopped their printing presses. The (P...
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State officials announce 65 public library grantsJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Dozens of libraries statewide will receive about $4,000 each to help businesses and entrepreneurs with new economic opportunities. Illinois Secretary of St...