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Powerful storms pound Midwest statesMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In storm-weary middle America, many people were counting themselves fortunate after powerful storms swept through the region for the third time in fo...
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Images: Storms pound MidwestMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - In storm-weary middle America, many people were counting themselves fortunate after powerful storms swept through the region for the third time in four days but apparent...
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Diocese ends adoptions over gay rights lawMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - A Catholic diocese in northern Illinois said Thursday that it will end its state-funded adoption and foster-care program rather than comply with a new law that would req...
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Indiana's growing child population unique in MidwestMay 25, 2011 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana gets older, a population boom among Hispanic, Asian and black youth has made it the only Midwestern state with a growing number of children. Ne...
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Cicero company fined $1.2 million over asbestosMay 25, 2011 12:00 am - The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined a Cicero company more than $1.2 million for requiring its workers to remove asbestos without proper t...
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Gambling expansion to get another look in IllinoisMay 24, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers may take yet another look at expanding gambling across Illinois, and this time the State Fair is in line to get slot machines. Rep. Lou Lang said...
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High winds, tornadoes reported in central IllinoisMay 24, 2011 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Strong storms have hit central and eastern Illinois with heavy rain and high winds. Officials say the storms may have included a pair of tornadoes, but...
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Ill. lawmakers OK tougher oversight of group homesMay 24, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers are trying to strengthen oversight of group homes for the disabled after a resident's death. Under the legislation, abuse allegations wo...
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Kenosha priest charged with 2 misdemeanorsMay 24, 2011 11:00 pm - KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha priest is charged with two counts of unlawful use of a telephone. Father Michael Nowak pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanors Tuesday. Accordin...
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Illinois to enforce traffic laws during holidayMay 24, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois authorities will celebrate the 10th anniversary this weekend of the "Click It or Ticket" safety belt-enforcement campaign. The Department of Trans...