Articles filed under Illinois
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Papers of Billy Graham to be transferred to libraryMar 29, 2019 7:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Papers of the late Rev. Billy Graham and historic records of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are being transferred to the library bearin...
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The Latest: Killer released, victim's family express fearsMar 29, 2019 7:00 am - CANTON, Ill. (AP) - The Latest on the release of Thomas Kokoraleis, who was convicted in a 1982 killing and is a reputed member of Chicago's murderous "Ripper Crew": 5:0...
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State trooper dies after being hit during traffic stop - second death, 15th crash this yearMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois State Police trooper was killed Thursday when she was struck by a truck during a traffic stop, the second trooper to die that way this ...
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State legislators oppose measure to let McHenry County leader reduce taxesMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - A controversial measure seeking to increase the McHenry County Board chairman's powers to cut property taxes is dead in its original form, but that doesn't mean the issu...
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Catholic order identifies friars accused of sexual abusesMar 28, 2019 7:00 am - DENVER (AP) - A Catholic order in Colorado has released the names of 13 friars accused of sexual abuse. The Denver Post reports that the Capuchin Franciscans of the Prov...
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Illinois offers $700,000 in grants to specialty-crop growersMar 28, 2019 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois grants of more than $700,000 will be available over three years to specialty-crop growers to encourage fresh, locally grown produce. Th...
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Illinois state trooper hit by truck, killed in FreeportMar 28, 2019 7:00 am - FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois State Police trooper was killed Thursday when she was struck by a truck during a traffic stop, the second trooper to die that way this ...
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Southern Illinois University to slow search for presidentMar 28, 2019 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Southern Illinois University is slowing its search for a new president while leaders work on a new mission, vision and strategic priorities for ...
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DeVos grilled again over cuts to Special Olympics fundingMar 28, 2019 7:00 am - Education Secretary Betsy Devos on Thursday faced a new round of scrutiny over a proposal to eliminate funding for the Special Olympics, a cut that lawmakers say is unli...
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Illinois issuing driver's licenses that now comply with U.S. lawMar 28, 2019 1:00 am - Illinois' secretary of state is issuing driver's licenses and state identification cards in compliance with federal mandates aimed at making such cards more secure. Alth...