Articles filed under Illinois
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Kerry defends Iran negotiations before CongressFeb 23, 2015 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry told wary lawmakers on Tuesday that it was premature to criticize nuclear negotiations with Iran before any deal can be r...
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Toddler dies of measles in Berlin, first death in outbreakFeb 23, 2015 10:00 pm - BERLIN (AP) - An 18-month-old boy has died of measles in Berlin, the first known death in an outbreak of the disease that has seen more than 570 cases in the German capi...
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Why hands-free driving isn't risk-freeFeb 23, 2015 4:30 am - Steering clear of driving distractions means more than no texting, experts warn
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Lake Barrington shop owners are local version of American PickersFeb 23, 2015 4:00 am - About 15 years ago, Julie Abernathey lived in Independence, Iowa. When her parents came to visit, they would attend farm auctions for the day. They were hooked and they...
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Elgin lawmaker: Let people have up to 5 pot plantsFeb 23, 2015 12:00 am - An Elgin lawmaker wants to eliminate the criminal penalties for carrying up to 30 grams of marijuana and allow Illinoisans to have up to five pot plants each. State Sen....
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Soap opera star gives acting advice to Joliet high schoolersFeb 22, 2015 10:00 pm - JOLIET, Ill. (AP) - Theater students at a Joliet high school will benefit from the expertise of a soap opera star following his recent visit. Walt Willey, who played Jac...
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Retrial to begin for photographer accused of taking eagletsFeb 22, 2015 10:00 pm - OTTAWA, Ill. (AP) - A northern Illinois nature photographer is set to stand trial for a second time on charges that he took two baby eagles. The (LaSalle) News-Tribune r...
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Purdue plans to expand open-source online courseworkFeb 22, 2015 10:00 pm - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - A plan to use online open-source curricula for more classes at Purdue University starting this fall could collectively save students up to $1...
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Daughter of ex-Obama pastor guilty in fraud scheme jailedFeb 22, 2015 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A federal judge in Springfield has jailed the daughter of President Barack Obama's former pastor as she awaits sentencing on a money-laundering ...
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Proposal would have grads who leave Illinois repay state aidFeb 22, 2015 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A measure introduced in the Illinois legislature would make students pay back certain tuition breaks from the state if they leave Illinois withi...