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Madigan's still in, leaving Democrats sending mixed messages about corruption probeJul 20, 2020 1:00 am - Despite bombshell allegations of political graft by federal agents, Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan is still standing but many Democratic lawmakers he led with an iron ...
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Law school grads still must take bar exam during pandemicJul 20, 2020 1:00 am - Law school graduates still must take the bar exam in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic before becoming licensed attorneys, Illinois' highest court decided last week. Th...
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Many of Indiana's counties named for men tied to slaveryJul 19, 2020 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - One-third of Indiana's 92 counties are named for men who had ties to slavery or supported otherwise racist policies and an Indiana University profess...
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Indiana campgrounds staying busy amid coronavirus outbreakJul 19, 2020 7:00 am - ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) - As 90-degree heat beat down on the Mounds State Park campground on a recent afternoon, many campers retreated to their air-conditioned RVs, but oth...
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Data: Complaints against Chicago police rise amid protestsJul 19, 2020 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Complaints against Chicago police officers rose to record levels amid protests throughout the city following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, cit...
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New historic marker honors Indiana's first newspaper editorJul 19, 2020 7:00 am - VINCENNES, Ind. (AP) - A man who became Indiana's first newspaper editor in the early 19th century has been honored with a historic marker next to his southwestern India...
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Former U.S. marshal in Springfield works for police reformJul 19, 2020 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Former U.S. Marshal Robert Moore of Springfield has long worked to make police departments more representative of the population, and to carry o...
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Indiana Dunes National Park debuts coronavirus campaignJul 19, 2020 7:00 am - CHESTERTON, Ind. (AP) - The Indiana Dunes National Park has launched a coronavirus safety campaign urging visitors to the northwestern Indiana park to practice social di...
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IEMA urges residents to learn lifesaving skillsJul 19, 2020 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois officials are encouraging residents to learn lifesaving skills which could make a big difference for family and neighbors during a disa...
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Learning art of sailing, finding 'canvas miracles' on lakeJul 19, 2020 7:00 am - WELDON, Ill. (AP) - Back in 1980, Christopher Cross had a big hit with the song 'œSailing,'ť describing the joys of simply messing about in boats. 'œIt's not far to neve...