Articles filed under Illinois
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Illinois seeks new operator for shuttered Rend Lake ResortJun 15, 2017 7:00 am - WHITTINGTON, Ill. (AP) - The state is seeking a new operator for a southern Illinois conference center and resort that was closed last year due to safety concerns. Illin...
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Yearlong Caterpillar exhibit features 1st tractor off lineJun 15, 2017 7:00 am - PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - An exhibit of antique machinery on display at the Caterpillar Visitors Center includes the very first Cat to roll off the line. The fully functional ...
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Virginia joins probe into companies' role in opioid crisisJun 15, 2017 7:00 am - RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia's attorney general and the top attorneys in other states are investigating whether opioid manufacturers have used unlawful marketing and sa...
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Bankers don't expect much economic growth in rural areasJun 15, 2017 7:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Bankers continue to expect little economic growth in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states because of weak commodity prices. The overall economi...
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Authorities: 4 dead after freight train hits van in IllinoisJun 15, 2017 7:00 am - NOKOMIS, Ill. (AP) - Police say four people in their 70s and 80s have died after a freight train hit the van in which they were riding in central Illinois. Illinois Stat...
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Today in HistoryJun 15, 2017 7:00 am - Today in History Today is Friday, June 16, the 167th day of 2017. There are 198 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 16, 1967, the three-day Mont...
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Powerball, Mega Millions to drop Illinois due to state's budget crisisJun 15, 2017 1:00 am - The association that runs the popular Powerball lottery and Mega Millions games will drop Illinois at the end of June without a budget agreement, according to the Chicag...
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Billie Jean King to speak Friday at Northwestern UniversityJun 14, 2017 7:00 am - EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Tennis great and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King will speak and receive an honorary degree at Northwestern University's commencement ceremon...
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General Electric plant holds open house before closureJun 14, 2017 7:00 am - MATTOON, Ill. (AP) - A General Electric plant scheduled to close this summer in Illinois has held an open house for about 3,000 past and current employees. Plant Manager...
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Illinois fair facilities to be ready without major upgradesJun 14, 2017 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois officials say the fairgrounds in Springfield and DuQuoin will be ready for summer state fairs, but that major updates await private fun...