Articles filed under Illinois
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How the Chicago Defender became a national voice for black AmericansFeb 10, 2018 12:00 am - On May 5, 1905, Robert Sengstacke Abbott founded the Chicago Defender newspaper in a small kitchen in his landlord's apartment, with an initial investment of 25 cents an...
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Man taking concealed-carry course shoots himself in thighFeb 09, 2018 6:00 am - NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - The owner of a central Illinois gun store says a man taking a concealed-carry class at his business was injured when he accidentally shot himself in ...
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Northwestern journalism professor investigated, takes leaveFeb 09, 2018 6:00 am - EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Officials of Northwestern University say a journalism professor accused of misconduct by former students and employees is taking a leave of absence...
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No criminal charges against Macon County state's attorneyFeb 09, 2018 6:00 am - DECATUR, Ill. (AP) - A special prosecutor investigating misconduct allegations involving Macon County State's Attorney Jay Scott won't file criminal charges but a grand ...
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Nominees sought for Governor's Volunteer Service AwardsFeb 09, 2018 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Outstanding volunteers are being sought for the annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. Scott McFarland is executive director of Serve Illin...
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Correction: SIU-Carbondale-Tuition storyFeb 09, 2018 6:00 am - EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) - In a story Feb. 8 about a tuition hike at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the Associated Press, based on information from the Southern...
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Rozner: Northwestern's Phillips leaves room in heart for NIU shooting victimsFeb 09, 2018 12:00 am - No one ever anticipates the worst day of their life. The shock is staggering, in an instant the evolution surreal. Jim Phillips remembers that moment 10 years later as i...
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Former Illinois bank official pleads guilty to embezzlementFeb 08, 2018 6:00 am - ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) - A former vice president of a northern Illinois bank has pleaded guilty to embezzling almost $500,000 from the bank. The U.S. Attorney's Office f...
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Bill would limit terms of Illinois legislative leadersFeb 08, 2018 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A bill has been proposed at the Illinois General Assembly that would put term limits on four legislative positions. The legislation would limit ...
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Ex-football player donates $5 million to Illinois programFeb 08, 2018 6:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - A former University of Illinois football player has donated $5 million toward the construction of the Illinois Football Performance Center. The do...