Articles filed under Illinois
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Trump hails Illinois steel mill as an economic success storyJul 26, 2018 1:00 am - GRANITE CITY, Ill. - President Donald Trump on Thursday trumpeted the renewed success of an Illinois steel mill, pushing back against criticism that his escalating trade...
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Trump touts trade win in Illinois steel town as others loseJul 26, 2018 1:00 am - Steelworkers in Granite City, Illinois, threw a street party - complete with hot dogs, cold beer and a singer in red, white and blue - when U.S. Steel announced earlier ...
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Man charged in assault has history of violenceJul 25, 2018 7:00 am - ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Court records show a man who's charged with kidnapping and sexual assault at a St. Paul home where a woman was found dead has a history of violenc...
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Lawmakers question possible Tollway contract conflictsJul 25, 2018 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Tollway officials are defending the awarding of contracts to firms with political connections or ties to Tollway employees. The deals being exami...
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Deja vu? Unions authorize strike against ConsolidatedJul 25, 2018 7:00 am - PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Unions representing Consolidated Communications workers in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont have authorized a strike if negotiators fail to reach...
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Edens Spur construction to reduce travel to 1 laneJul 25, 2018 7:00 am - DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) - Illinois Tollway officials are notifying travelers of lane reductions this week beginning on Interstate 94, north of Chicago. Officials say wo...
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State alleges improper road salt storage near Illinois RiverJul 25, 2018 7:00 am - PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - A central Illinois freight company and a road salt producer face state allegations of contaminating areas near the Illinois River with toxic chemical...
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Is REO Speedwagon Illinois' greatest band? Voters say yes.Jul 25, 2018 1:00 am - I can't fight the feeling that something is amiss here. Sure, I'm a fan of REO Speedwagon. Just the other day on my morning walk, I played 1977's Platinum-selling "You G...
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Sun-Times: Patti Blagojevich blames Obama while seeking clemency for RodJul 25, 2018 1:00 am - Former Illinois first lady Patti Blagojevich stuck to her guns Tuesday in blaming the administration of former President Barack Obama for denying her husband a fair tria...
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Schaumburg library hosts Illinois bicentennial eventsJul 25, 2018 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Township District Library will host several opportunities to celebrate Illinois' bicentennial in the weeks ahead. The activities will be held or begin at ...