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New Des Plaines COVID-19 immunization site to use single-dose vaccineMar 03, 2021 12:00 am - A new mass vaccination site opening in Des Plaines later this week will be the first location in the state to use the new single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to inocul...
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Democrats choose Kelly to lead themMar 03, 2021 12:00 am - Choosing the first woman and person of color to lead them, Democrats named U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois on Wednesday — despite concern...
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Legislation to curb use of isolation, restraint in public schools put on holdMar 03, 2021 12:00 am - Proposed legislation that would curb the use of restraint and isolation as a form of punishment in Illinois public schools has been delayed after some lawmakers on a hea...
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Farmers ask for 'right to repair'Mar 03, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Legislation backed by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group would require farming equipment manufacturers to make software required for repairs available...
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Bill would allow students with special needs to finish school year after they turn 22Mar 03, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House Human Services Committee advanced two bills Tuesday, one allowing special-needs students to stay with school programs past their 22nd bi...
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Police torture victim sues Chicago, former officers for $66MMar 03, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - One of the men who was tortured into giving a false confession by officers working under late Chicago police Cmdr. Jon Burge is suing the city and its form...
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Longtime Indiana casino exec selling out after allegationsMar 02, 2021 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A longtime heavyweight in Indiana's gambling industry is selling his stake in a Gary casino project and permanently giving up his state casino licens...
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Indiana high court splits over revealing execution drugsMar 02, 2021 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Department of Correction faces paying more than $500,000 in legal fees in its unsuccessful fight to keep its execution drugs secret. A 2-...
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Indiana Sen. Todd Young announces 2022 reelection campaignMar 02, 2021 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young has announced that he's seeking reelection to his Indiana seat. Young's bid for a second term in the 2022 election wa...
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Chicago raises capacity limits to 50% for bars, restaurantsMar 02, 2021 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that bars and restaurants will be allowed to open at 50% capacity, loosening restrictions put into place du...