Articles filed under Illinois
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Second Illinois residents dies of vaping-related lung damageOct 24, 2019 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a second state resident has died after being hospitalized for a vaping-related lung injury...
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School bus aide accused of striking special needs studentOct 24, 2019 7:00 am - GENEVA, Ill. (AP) - A former northern Illinois bus aide is accused of striking a special needs student, knocking out two teeth. Jean M. Micklevitz, who worked for the Bu...
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Which issues state lawmakers could tackle this fallOct 24, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD – For the first time since the General Assembly adjourned its historic regular legislative session in early June, lawmakers will be back at the Capitol for m...
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Vaping industry says flavored product ban would devastate businessOct 24, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Vaping and other industry stakeholders opposing legislation banning flavored products said Thursday the bill would have negative health and economic impact...
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Jail carbon monoxide leak sends 6 prisoners to hospitalOct 23, 2019 7:00 am - MARION, Ill. (AP) - Six prisoners have been taken to a hospital following a carbon monoxide leak at a southern Illinois jail. Deputy Brian Murrah with the Williamson Cou...
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Chicago mayor's budget depends on higher dining, ride-share costs, Springfield help on casinoOct 23, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot laid out her budget plan Wednesday, announcing the city "will need cooperation from Springfield" in order to fill an $838 mill...
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Marine dead in Humvee accident at California training centerOct 22, 2019 7:00 am - BRIDGEPORT, Calif. (AP) - Military officials say a 21-year-old Marine was killed in a vehicle accident at a Northern California training facility. The Marine Corps says ...
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Warren joins striking Chicago teachers as negotiations stallOct 22, 2019 1:00 am - Striking Chicago teachers are preparing for an extended walkout and trying to increase public pressure on Mayor Lori Lightfoot, with a downtown march set for Wednesday a...
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New area code coming in 217 territory in central IllinoisOct 21, 2019 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A new area code is being added to the 217 territory in central Illinois. The area code will be 447. The Illinois Commerce Commission says new ph...
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Pritzker: Illinois will double spending on roads, bridgesOct 21, 2019 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois will double the amount of money it spends on road-building and repair in the next five years as part of a $45 billion statewide constru...