Articles filed under Illinois
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Bid to soften opposition to same-sex marriage divides state GOPMay 20, 2016 1:00 am - A recommended change to soften the Illinois Republican Party's opposition to same-sex marriage has rankled some conservative members of the party and could face a vote t...
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Peoria County court panel reverses man's murder convictionMay 19, 2016 7:00 am - PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - An appellate court panel has reversed the murder conviction of a man serving a life sentence for a shooting death in Peoria County. The (Peoria) Jour...
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Survey suggests rural economy remains weak in 10 statesMay 19, 2016 7:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The economy remains sluggish in rural areas of 10 Western and Plains states. The monthly survey of rural bankers released Thursday shows the overall r...
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U of Illinois will give public free access to researchMay 19, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - University of Illinois trustees have approved a plan to provide open access to research published by university faculty and others. The vote Thu...
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Illinois auditor acknowledges inquiry into campaign spendingMay 19, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois' auditor general on Thursday acknowledged a federal investigation into his campaign spending when he was a state lawmaker. A spokesman ...
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EIU president says stopgap funding from state not enoughMay 19, 2016 7:00 am - CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) - The president of Eastern Illinois University says the $12.5 million the school receives in stopgap state funding won't be enough to get it throug...
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Lawmakers send college tuition grant funding plan to RaunerMay 19, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois Democrats have approved a measure to fully fund tuition grants for low-income students despite Republican concerns the state can't pay ...
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Special prosecutor request updated in 1957 Sycamore killingMay 19, 2016 7:00 am - SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) - The brother of a Sycamore girl killed in 1957 has added to his request for a special prosecutor in the dismissed murder case against Jack McCulloug...
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Group offers $5,000 for tips in 2014 Springfield slayingMay 19, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A greater reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest in the 2014 shooting death of a 17-year-old in Springfield. Crime Stopper...
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Illinois Senate approves automatic voter registration planMay 19, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate has approved a measure allowing automatic voter registration in Illinois. The chamber advanced the proposal 42-16 on Thursda...