Articles filed under Illinois
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Former Milton man helps develop key instrument on Mars roverAug 17, 2020 7:00 am - JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) - Chris Hummel was still sleepy at 4:40 a.m. on July 30 when he watched the Mars rover launch on TV. But the early hour did not dampen his enthusia...
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Redistricting reformers seek to change to mapping processAug 17, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Reformers say it's time for Illinoisans to "advocate for themselves" when lawmakers redraw the state's political boundaries in a few months. That's the mes...
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'Trumpocrat' Blagojevich to headline GOP candidate's fundraiser in St. CharlesAug 17, 2020 1:00 am - Disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich once joked about not having a speaking role at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, saying the "Democratic National C...
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Do southern Illinois police forces mirror their towns?Aug 16, 2020 7:00 am - CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - As scrutiny has again been put on the way police interact with minority communities, a look at regional police racial demographic data shows many...
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Illinois county tables decision to keep jail's ICE contractAug 16, 2020 7:00 am - WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) - A county board has tabled a decision on whether a northern Illinois jail will continuing its agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforceme...
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State reports 1,562 new COVID-19 cases, 18 more deathsAug 16, 2020 1:00 am - State health authorities on Sunday announced 1,562 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths. Among the deaths were nine Cook County re...
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Diversity sought for mostly white board in minority districtAug 15, 2020 7:00 am - LANSING, Ill. (AP) - A coalition of community members from the four municipalities that comprise Thornton Fractional High School District 215, located south of Chicago, ...
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Starved Rock, Matthiessen state parks closed due to stormAug 15, 2020 7:00 am - UTICA, Ill. (AP) - Two of Illinois' most popular state parks will remain closed at least until Monday after heavy storms downed trees, blocking roadways and trails. The ...
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Southern Indiana's ice cream trail serves up treats, townsAug 15, 2020 7:00 am - BEDFORD, Ind. (AP) - Double dips, triple scoops, twirly cones and root beer floats. The Discover Southern Indiana Ice Cream Trail is giving ice cream lovers with a wande...
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Thompson mourned by suburbanites who knew him wellAug 15, 2020 1:00 am - Here's a sampling of the reaction in the suburbs to news of the death of former Illinois Gov. James “Big Jim” Thompson: • Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneide...