Articles filed under Illinois
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Kirk to skip Republican conventionApr 14, 2016 1:00 am - As speculation about a contested Republican convention this summer continues, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says he won't be attending. "Senator Kirk has his own re-election to wi...
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State House OKs banning lobbyist pensions, curbing official travelApr 14, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois House lawmakers this week approved two proposals aimed at curbing lobbyists' pensions and local government spending on travel. Both proposals were inspired in p...
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Problem with cutting lt. governor's office: Cost of mailingApr 14, 2016 1:00 am - Getting rid of the lieutenant governor's office could save $1.6 million a year, says state Rep. David McSweeney, who started the idea moving this week in the General Ass...
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3 Rockford schools on Illinois 'most endangered' places listApr 13, 2016 7:00 am - ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - Three elementary schools in Rockford have made the list of "Most Endangered Historic Places" in Illinois. The list was announced Wednesday by Landm...
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Illinois woman charged with murder in daughter's deathApr 13, 2016 7:00 am - BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) - A southern Illinois woman has been charged with first-degree murder in the apparent suffocation death of her 4-year-old daughter. During an arrai...
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U of Illinois student charged with murder in baby's deathApr 13, 2016 7:00 am - URBANA, Ill. (AP) - A University of Illinois student faces murder charges after authorities accused her of suffocating her newborn baby last month after giving birth in ...
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Illinois group wants to prevent veteran suicidesApr 13, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A task force aimed at preventing suicide deaths among veterans will begin meeting next month in Illinois. Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Kifowi...
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Correction: Illinois-Vaccine Exemption storyApr 13, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - In a story April 12 about child vaccinations, The Associated Press, relying on incorrect information provided by the Illinois Department of Publ...
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N. Illinois man pleads guilty in girlfriend's 2012 deathApr 13, 2016 7:00 am - ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - A Northern Illinois man has pleaded guilty to beating his girlfriend to death in Rockford in 2012. The Rockford Register Star reports (http://bit.l...
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Illinois House Oks bill suspending late vehicle plate finesApr 13, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois House has passed a measure to suspend fines for drivers who are late renewing their vehicle license plates until the state can cont...