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Illinois earns seventh credit upgrade in less than two yearsFeb 23, 2023 12:00 am - By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD - S&P Global Ratings announced Thursday that it had raised Illinois' long-term credit rating to A-, up from BBB+, mark...
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Best Bets: Marc Anthony, Rick Springfield, 'Human + Nature' closing and moreFeb 22, 2023 5:00 am - Marc Anthony Latin crooner and actor Marc Anthony brings his “Viviendo Tour” - featuring his hits “Vivir Mi Vida,” “I Need To Know” and more - to the Allstate Arena, 692...
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Sound check: Anthems of Muse at United Center; Knuckle Puck, Real Friends at Nellie'sFeb 22, 2023 5:00 am - A-Muse-ing Grammy-winning electro-centric rock group Muse takes over the United Center Saturday with its anthemic and electrifying songs as it makes a stop on its “Will ...
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Group tickets on sale now for return of 'Hamilton' to Chicago in SeptemberFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Three years after Chicago's production of "Hamilton" closed in the wake of a wildly successful run, Lin-Manuel Miranda's blockbuster musical is set to return this fall. ...
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State legislators introduce bill to ban single-use foodware made of polystyrene foamFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - State representatives on Wednesday introduced a bill that would prohibit retailers from selling or distributing single-use foodware made of polystyrene foam, more common...
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New law allows gender change on birth certificate without doctor's affirmationFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - Governor signs legislation sponsored by Glenview Democrats
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Lottery sales set half-year revenue record for IllinoisFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - Bolstered by significant jackpots, the Illinois Lottery has generated record returns for the state during the first six months of the current fiscal year. Lottery offici...
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Building facade collapses on construction workersFeb 20, 2023 12:00 am - Two men were seriously injured Monday when a building facade collapsed in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood. The men were working on a building under constructio...
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Two teens and a baby killed in Chicago highway shootingFeb 20, 2023 12:00 am - Two teenagers and an infant were killed and three more people were hurt in a shooting on a Chicago interstate highway, officials said Monday. The shooting occurred Sunda...
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Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarmFeb 19, 2023 6:00 am - The coolest thing on social media these days may be celebrities and regular folks plunging into frigid water or taking ice baths. The touted benefits include improved mo...