Articles filed under Illinois
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University of Illinois prepares to unveil new menorahDec 04, 2017 6:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois is preparing to unveil a replacement menorah structure outside the Chabad Center for Jewish Life after it was vandalize...
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Challengers file petitions on deadline for March primaryDec 04, 2017 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A Democratic lawmaker has filed petitions to challenge longtime Secretary of State Jesse White in the Illinois primary. Sen. Michael Hastings of...
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State Capitol searched after bomb threat, nothing foundDec 04, 2017 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Authorities are letting people back inside the Illinois State Capitol after a bomb threat forced the building to be evacuated. Dave Druker (DRUH...
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Chicago preparing for cold weather as temps forecast to fallDec 04, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago officials are urging residents to be prepared as temperatures are expected to drop this week, bringing cold weather to the area. Temperatures were...
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Illinois recorded wide temperature swings during NovemberDec 04, 2017 6:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois' state climatologist says the state saw wide temperature swings throughout November but the month ended up slightly cooler than average. ...
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Wheaton marks kickoff of Illinois Bicentennial celebrationDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - Wheaton officials and history buffs gathered outside city hall Monday to help launch a yearlong celebration of the state's 200th birthday. Mayor Michael Gresk read a pro...
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Ribbon-cutting set for $4.1M Lincoln train depot renovationDec 03, 2017 6:00 am - LINCOLN, Ill. (AP) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled to officially re-open the renovated historic $4.1 million Lincoln Station in downtown Lincoln on Tuesday morn...
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Planned railroad museum in Galesburg to launch new websiteDec 03, 2017 6:00 am - GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) - Organizers of a planned national railroad museum in Galesburg say they'll launch a new website next year with stories of railroaders. Construction...
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Champaign council to vote on settlement for man shot by copDec 03, 2017 6:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The Champaign City Council is considering a $93,000 settlement for a man who was shot in the shoulder by a police officer. The New...
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ISP: 10 fatalities on state roadways over holiday weekendDec 02, 2017 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois State Police say they made nearly 7,000 traffic stops and issued more than 3,400 speeding tickets during the Thanksgiving holiday trave...