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Ex-Chicago alderman seeks prison release over COVID concernsJan 16, 2022 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A former Chicago alderman convicted of tax evasion has sought an early release from prison due to his age, medical conditions and the omicron-fueled COVID...
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Chicago conservatory's Agave tops 15 feet, set to bloomJan 16, 2022 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - An agave plant at a Chicago conservatory has grown to over 15 feet in height - roughly triple its expected size - and is set to bloom in coming weeks for ...
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Indiana county planning morgue with COVID-19 relief moneyJan 16, 2022 6:00 am - SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - A northern Indiana county is looking to spend some of its federal COVID-19 relief money to open a county morgue. The St. Joseph County coroner's ...
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Eiteljorg Museum will show Native American art in new wayJan 15, 2022 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Eiteljorg Museum 's revamped Native American Galleries will show works spanning more than 170 years when they reopen in June. But visitors won't ...
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Body of newborn found in duffle bag near Chicago firehouseJan 15, 2022 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The body of a newborn baby was found inside a duffle bag early Saturday on Chicago's near North Side, police said. According to police, the remains of the...
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IU Health gives Ivy Tech $8.75 million to expand nursingJan 15, 2022 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana University Health has given an $8.75 million grant to Ivy Tech Community College to expand its nursing program and increase student enrollmen...
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St. John considering vacant land for riverfront districtJan 15, 2022 6:00 am - ST. JOHN, Ind. (AP) - Officials in a northwestern Indiana city are considering a possible riverfront district designation for a stretch of vacant land to attract restaur...
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Chicago cites restaurants, gyms for COVID vaccine violationsJan 15, 2022 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago officials have handed out more than 30 citations to businesses for failing to enforce the city's requirement that people show proof of COVID-19 va...
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Indiana city getting $20M housing project along Wabash RiverJan 15, 2022 6:00 am - PERU, Ind. (AP) - A developer is moving ahead with a $20 million project on a site overlooking the Wabash River that will become a northern Indiana city's largest housin...
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Ex-GOP mayor making bid against Rep. Mrvan for Indiana seatJan 14, 2022 6:00 am - LAPORTE, Ind. (AP) - A former Republican mayor is campaigning for a congressional seat in northwestern Indiana, signaling that the GOP aims to make its most serious bid ...