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Conservative Koch network disavows critical race theory bansSep 29, 2021 7:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - As conservative political groups mobilize to ban in schools what they call critical race theory, one prominent backer of Republican causes and ca...
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Indiana boat, pontoon maker plans expansion, 100 new jobsSep 29, 2021 7:00 am - NEW PARIS, Ind. (AP) - A boat and pontoon manufacturer is planning a $12 million expansion in northern Indiana that's expected to create up to 100 new jobs by late 2024....
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Indiana man gets no jail time in crash that killed girl, 10Sep 29, 2021 7:00 am - KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) - A Kokomo man who pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a 2018 crash that fatally injured a 10-year-old girl has been sentenced to work release and i...
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Hastert's settlement with accuser finalized, but no details publicSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - A judge on Wednesday finalized an out-of-court settlement between former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and a man who alleged that Hastert sexually abused him decades...
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Two Naperville mail carriers charged in credit-card theft, money-laundering schemeSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - Seven people have been charged with a fraud and money-laundering scheme that stole more than $50,000 from about 40 people in Naperville. The defendants did so by having ...
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Report details community colleges' impact on economy, earningsSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois community colleges have a multibillion-dollar impact on the state's economy and will be "integral in making a recovery from the pandemic an equita...
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COVID-19 update: 2,989 new cases, 42 more deaths, 1,901 hospitalizationsSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois reported 2,989 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday with 42 more deaths from the respiratory disease. Illinois hospitals were treating 1,901 COVID-19 patients Tuesda...
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State fair attendance healthy after pandemic layoffSep 28, 2021 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - State officials are celebrating attendance at this year's Illinois State Fair after it was canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. T...
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Illinois man dies of rabies after apparent bat biteSep 28, 2021 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A northern Illinois man has died of rabies after apparently being bitten by a bat - the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954, heal...
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Republicans nix changes to their Indiana congressional mapSep 28, 2021 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Republicans voted down a Democratic overhaul of Indiana's congressional redistricting before moving ahead with their speedy approval of new election ...