Articles filed under Region
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After tragic 2021 for expressway shootings, does 2022's downturn have staying power?Feb 21, 2022 4:30 am - There's no question 2021 was a horrific year for shootings on Illinois tollways and highways, with 310 reported occurrences compared to 147 in 2020 and 51 in 2019, accor...
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Offensive tackle was a revolving door for the Bears in 2021Feb 21, 2022 12:00 am - Possibly the worst decision Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy made preparing for the 2021 season was after going all in on Justin Fields as their long sought quarterback of the fu...
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North Chicago mother accused of killing 6-year-old son pleads not guiltyFeb 21, 2022 12:00 am - North Chicago resident Jannie Perry pleaded not guilty last week to 19 charges stemming from the killing of her 6-year-old son, Damari, last month. Perry, 38, appeared b...
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Chicago-based Molson Coors dedicates $1 million to Thurgood Marshall College FundFeb 20, 2022 10:00 pm - Building upon more than $10 million in contributions over the past 35 years, Molson Coors recently announced a donation of $1 million to the Thurgood Marshall College Fu...
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Chicago council to consider gang asset seizure proposalFeb 20, 2022 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago authorities could seize street gang members' property under a proposed ordinance headed for a vote in the full City Council. The council's Public ...
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Couple hopes to bring Harriet Tubman statue to South BendFeb 20, 2022 6:00 am - SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Bob and Pat Kill like to leave their South Bend home during winter and spend the season in a place where they don't have to shovel a foot of snow...
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Illinois man held on $1M bail for alleged anti-gay attackFeb 20, 2022 6:00 am - DECATUR, Ill. (AP) - A 19-year-old man has been held on $1 million bail after an alleged anti-gay attack that sent the victim to the hospital. Decatur police allege Eth...
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GOP state lawmaker sues over state Capitol mask requirementsFeb 20, 2022 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A Republican state lawmaker has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois house speaker over face mask requirements at the state Capitol. State Rep....
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Corn growers to vote on increasing checkoff next monthFeb 20, 2022 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois corn producers will have a vote on whether to contribute more toward promoting their product. The Illinois Corn Marketing Board has sc...
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Military program to help conserve swath of southern IndianaFeb 20, 2022 6:00 am - BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - A new initiative that aims to strengthen Indiana's military readiness will also help preserve and protect a large swath of southern Indiana arou...