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Dirksen Congressional Center head promotes study of senator
Feb 27, 2021 7:00 AM - PEKIN, Ill. (AP) - Tiffany White, director of the Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin, believes it is not enough to study the actions of historical figures. To truly appreciate the role that figures like U.S. Sen. Everett Dirksen played in history, it is important to examine their background and their upbringing. 'I want folks to gain an appreciation for the fact that policy-makers are people,' White said. 'The decisions they make and the way they go about their business is shaped by where they have come from.'
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Feds say Addison man sold military gear, ammo from basement arsenalFeb 26, 2021 11:10 PM - Federal authorities allege an Addison man who wanted to raise an army "to take the country back" sold an unregistered "destructive device" to an undercover agent.
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Naperville man charged in scheme to steal credit cards from mailFeb 26, 2021 11:08 PM - Authorities said a 28-year-old Naperville man was among those involved in an 18-month conspiracy to steal credit cards and personal information from the mail to make authorized purchases.
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Park Ridge man indicted in bank embezzlement caseFeb 26, 2021 11:08 PM - A 57-year-old Park Ridge man was one of four additional people charged this week in a conspiracy to embezzle funds from a failed Chicago bank.
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