Articles filed under Illinois
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List of top baby names in Illinois includes Noah, OliviaMay 21, 2018 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The most popular baby names in Illinois last year? Noah and Olivia. The Social Security Administration has released Illinois' top five boys and ...
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Rauners moving back to Illinois governor's mansionMay 21, 2018 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife, Diana, say they're moving back into the Illinois Governor's Mansion as renovations wrap up on the historic home....
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Illinois Lottery says $4 million winner is still a mysteryMay 21, 2018 1:00 am - There may be a millionaire out there who doesn't even know it. The Illinois Lottery says in a news release that whoever purchased the winning Mega Millions Megaplier Qui...
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Rauner wants to revive death penalty for mass murderers and people who kill policeMay 21, 2018 1:00 am - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday called for reviving the death penalty in his state, which banned the practice in 2011 and has not carried out an execution in nearly...
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Officer who shot school gunman in Dixon gets ovation at graduationMay 21, 2018 1:00 am - DIXON - A school resource officer who was hailed a hero for shooting and arresting a gunman at a northern Illinois high school received a standing ovation as he led stud...
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Bridge replacement to close rural route near PeoriaMay 20, 2018 7:00 am - LA ROSE, Ill. (AP) - An often traveled rural road near Peoria will be closed for a summer-long bridge replacement project. The Peoria Journal Star reports that County Ro...
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Winner of karaoke contest to perform at Illinois State FairMay 20, 2018 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - One lucky karaoke star will open for country music star Brett Eldredge during this year's Illinois State Fair. The State Fair Karaoke Contest ch...
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U of I performing arts center to mark 50th anniversaryMay 20, 2018 7:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - One of the nation's most acclaimed university-based performing arts facilities is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary. It's the Krannert ...
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Wildlife Prairie Park to add 14 new cabinsMay 20, 2018 7:00 am - PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - Park officials in central Illinois will soon begin construction on new cabins that are part of a $2.4 million capital campaign. The campaign was rece...
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East St. Louis police officer who earned $200K put on leaveMay 19, 2018 7:00 am - EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) - An East St. Louis police officer who made nearly $200,000 last year is now on administrative leave pending an internal department review. Cit...