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End of the road for Chicago's horse-drawn carriage industryMar 10, 2020 11:00 pm - The end of the road is near for Chicago's much-maligned horse-drawn carriage industry. Starting Jan. 1, the carriage rides - popular with tourists, newlyweds and prom-go...
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Indiana lawmakers back new steps on coal plant closuresMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A proposal that environmental groups have decried as propping up the coal industry narrowly won approval Tuesday from Indiana lawmakers. Republican s...
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Indiana AG says state agencies cant's use nonbinary markerMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana agencies are not allowed to use an 'œX" gender designation on identification documents for residents who don't identify as male or female, th...
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Michigan primary could make or break Sanders' campaignMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - Bernie Sanders proved his 2016 presidential bid was serious with an upset victory in Michigan powered by his opposition to free trade and appeal among wor...
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Illinois uncovers 1st new virus case outside Chicago areaMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois confirmed its first coronavirus cases outside the Chicago area Tuesday, as the state's infection tally hit 19, and the governor raised ...
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2 in custody after powder spurs Indiana city hall evacuationMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - Two women were taken into custody in a central Indiana city Tuesday after an unidentified white powder later found to pose no danger to humans was di...
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Advocates say Indiana regulation limits threaten rentersMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Opponents are warning that a Republican push to block Indiana cities from regulating rental properties threatens existing local protections for tenan...
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Indiana ban on drivers using handheld phones wins approvalMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - State legislators on Tuesday gave their final approval to a proposal banning motorists from using handheld cellphones on Indiana roads to combat dist...
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Budget-friendly fun: Barrington Celtic Fest returns & Young Blood Art Exhibit continues in LibertyvilleMar 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Celtic confab The 11th annual Barrington Celtic Fest features lots of music, dancing and promotional giveaways this weekend at McGonigal's Pub, 105 S. Cook St., Barringt...
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Chicago-Housing-CEOMar 09, 2020 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's mayor has chosen a new leader of the city's housing authority. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced her selection of Tracey Scott on Friday. Scott co...