Articles filed under Illinois
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State warns of toxic algae forming on Illinois lakes, riversMay 28, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - State officials are warning anyone spending time on Illinois lakes and rivers to watch out for a type of rapidly growing algae that can cause il...
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Bradley University recognized for use of highway researchMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - The Federal Highway Administration has recognized Bradley University for its work in integrating new technologies and innovations into the classroom....
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Coast Guard opening Lake Michigan seasonal air facilitiesMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard is opening seasonal air facilities in Michigan and Illinois to boost Lake Michigan search and rescue operations during the sp...
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Senate sends 2nd school-funding revamp to HouseMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate has approved a second method for revamping school funding just days before the Legislature's scheduled adjournment. The prop...
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Fatal carjacking suspect killed near St. Louis is identifiedMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. (AP) - A suspect in a fatal carjacking in downtown St. Louis who was shot by police in Illinois has been identified. Authorities on Friday identifi...
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Illinois youth corrections director resignsMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice has announced her resignation. A news release from Gov. Bruce Rauner's office on Fri...
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Arlington Heights man pleads no contest to killing wife in WisconsinMay 27, 2016 1:00 am - RACINE, Wis. - An Arlington Heights man accused of hacking his wife to death in Wisconsin has taken a plea deal, more than a month before he was slated to go on trial. T...
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Clash between Madigan, Rauner puts budget compromise in doubtMay 27, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois appears to be moving closer to missing a key budget deadline for a second straight year after a significant clash between top Democrats and Republicans Friday s...
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Former Pinckneyville bookkeeper sentenced in fraud caseMay 26, 2016 7:00 am - BENTON, Ill. (AP) - A 53-year-old former bookkeeper for a small southern Illinois fire protection district has been sentenced to prison for defrauding taxpayers of more ...
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Ex-Winnebago County director charged with embezzlementMay 26, 2016 7:00 am - ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - A former Winnebago County purchasing director faces two federal counts of embezzlement for allegedly taking at least $10,000 and possibly as much a...