Articles filed under Illinois
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Illinois teacher pens book on 'Biggest Loser' experienceNov 05, 2018 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois woman who lost 144 pounds (65 kilograms) on "The Biggest Loser" television program has written a book about her experiences. ...
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Federal specialty crop grants to fund 12 Illinois programsNov 04, 2018 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois will receive $691,000 in federal funds to expand the availability of locally grown produce. The Illinois Department of Agriculture anno...
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EXCHANGE: Widowed woman a strong link in cancer fightNov 04, 2018 6:00 am - BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) - Shelly Link likes to hang out at a table in the center of her garage on Meadows Walk Drive with the door open and a TV blaring in the background...
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Prison chaplain claims sex discrimination in federal lawsuitNov 04, 2018 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois prison chaplain has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual discrimination and retaliation for complaining about it. The (Springfiel...
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EXCHANGE: Professor to give students about life on the farmNov 04, 2018 6:00 am - DIXON, Ill. (AP) - Some take them scrambled, sunny-side up, or baked in a cookie. Agriculture students at Sauk Valley Community College also take them in their curriculu...
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Illinois 200: 350,000 from here went to fight in Europe during World War INov 04, 2018 1:00 am - Artie Bennett, a Marine from downstate Clinton, was cut down by a hail of bullets 100 years ago in a far-flung foreign field, giving his life for his country in America'...
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EXCHANGE: High school students learn about education fieldNov 03, 2018 7:00 am - DECATUR, Ill. (AP) - Middle school was an important milestone in Carin Houser's life. Now a junior at MacArthur High School, she's already decided her career, and her ow...
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Historic fort to be rebuilt at Illinois' oldest state parkNov 03, 2018 7:00 am - METROPOLIS, Ill. (AP) - Illinois' oldest state park has received $2.8 million to rebuild a historic fort overlooking the Ohio River. The Southern Illinoi...
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Illinois State Fair relies on sponsorships to keep runningNov 03, 2018 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Organizers say the Illinois State Fair relies on sponsorships to not only provide visitors with unique offerings and services but also to keep t...
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EXCHANGE: Third-generation dentist practices on familyNov 03, 2018 7:00 am - MOUNT ZION, Ill. (AP) - When Marcie Naber goes to the dentist, she's visiting family. "It's like you become part of the family when you're here," Naber said before a rec...