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Illinois surpasses 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administeredJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - Hospitalizations for COVID-19 dropped over the holiday weekend, while Illinois vaccine providers have now administered more than 20 million doses to residents and worker...
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Questions remain after baby's deathJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - Some key questions remain after a newborn was found dead in a duffle bag in the snow outside a Near North Side fire station that is often unstaffed. With investigations ...
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Illinois Senate Republicans offer 'voter empowerment' amendmentsJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republicans in the Illinois Senate have again introduced a package of proposed constitutional amendments that they argue would give voters more of a direct...
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University of Chicago police officer shoots gunmanJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - A University of Chicago police officer shot and wounded a gunman who opened fire in Hyde Park late Tuesday morning, officials said. An officer had stopped to investigate...
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Speaker names new House budget negotiation teamJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced a new House budget negotiation team Tuesday, led by House Majority Leader and chief budgeteer Greg H...
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Repairs needed at barn, home to circus hall of fame museumJan 17, 2022 6:00 am - PERU, Ind. (AP) - A historic barn that once housed elephants and tigers from well-known circuses and now is home to the International Circus Hall of Fame museum is in ne...
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Indiana lawmakers consider easing of nursing school rulesJan 17, 2022 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A proposed loosening of Indiana's regulations on nursing education programs is advancing in the Legislature, with supporters saying the step is neede...
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Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin enters GOP primary race for governorJan 17, 2022 12:00 am - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin jumped into a crowded Republican primary for governor Monday, asserting he is the best pick to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the ge...
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Midwest travel: Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright's first and last Prairie Style homesJan 16, 2022 6:00 am - When they think of Frank Lloyd Wright, many fans of the famous architect envision his distinctive Prairie Style. Horizontal lines, earth tones, overhanging eaves and row...
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Wounded Indiana Marine will receive donated custom homeJan 16, 2022 6:00 am - ATTICA, Ind. (AP) - The streets of Attica echoed with sirens as a fleet of first responder vehicles escorted Marine LCpl. Bryan Chambers to West Mill Social Hall. Outsid...