Articles filed under Illinois
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State Senate President Cullerton says he'll step down in JanuaryNov 14, 2019 12:00 am - Illinois State Senate President John Cullerton will retire in January, his office confirmed today, according to ABC 7 Chicago. The Chicago Sun-Times reports Cullerton on...
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High retirement numbers have Springfield police recruitingNov 13, 2019 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Springfield, Illinois police department is seeking experienced officers to counter a growing number of retirements. Police Chief Kenny Winsl...
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House OKs consolidation of 650 local pension programsNov 13, 2019 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois House has approved Gov. J.B. Pritzker's plan to consolidate hundreds of local pension programs covering police officers and firefig...
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Pension consolidation bill clears Illinois House, sent to SenateNov 13, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill to consolidate 649 suburban and downstate police and firefighter pension funds into just two cleared the Illinois House on Wednesday after negotiato...
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Could Illinois go to permanent daylight-saving time? Some lawmakers are trying to make it happen.Nov 13, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill that would put Illinois permanently in Central Daylight Time passed the Senate with broad support Tuesday, but its sponsor said the bill couldn't ta...
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Aurora and its first responders honored during Reflejos 'Reflecting Excellence' eventNov 13, 2019 12:00 am - Aurora was recognized for its commitment to community and its first responders were honored for their diligence and courage Wednesday during Reflejos' 8th annual Reflect...
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Record low temps in single digits set in Chicago, RockfordNov 12, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois cities are experiencing record-breaking cold. The National Weather Service in Chicago says record low temperatures were set Tuesday morning at bo...
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Today in HistoryNov 12, 2019 6:00 am - Today in History Today is Tuesday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2019. There are 49 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 12, 2001, American Airlines ...
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Priest pleads guilty to child pornography, meth possessionNov 12, 2019 6:00 am - BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) - A priest who served at several southern Illinois parishes has pleaded guilty to the distribution of child pornography and the possession of metha...
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Illinois House GOP pushes once again for 'urgent' ethics overhaulsNov 12, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois House Republicans continued to push for quick movement on a package of legislative ethics reforms Tuesday despite no indication from House Democra...