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Ex-investigator accused of wrongdoing in shooting probeJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - An investigator for the now-abolished Independent Police Review Authority was accused Thursday of concealing “material” information about a police shooting, improperly c...
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Indiana governor says again wait a year on teacher pay boostJan 14, 2020 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana's governor on Tuesday outlined to state legislators how to free up tens of millions of dollars to boost teacher pay but said he didn't want t...
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Indiana House backs abolishing all township assessor officesJan 14, 2020 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana House has voted to eliminate the last remaining township assessor offices around the state. House members voted 53-44 Tuesday in favor of...
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Ex-priest gets 9-year prison sentence for child pornographyJan 14, 2020 6:00 am - BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) - A former southern Illinois priest who pleaded guilty last year to distributing child pornography and processing methamphetamine was sentenced Tue...
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Chicago aldermen reject settlement with McDonald witnessJan 14, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago aldermen have rejected a proposed $125,000 legal settlement for a woman who witnessed the fatal shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald by a wh...
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Comptroller to lawmakers: No more pay for time not workedJan 14, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois' chief fiscal officer announced a plan this week to remedy the "ridiculous" law that allows legislators to be paid for days they did not hold offi...
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Firm hired to study State Street changesJan 13, 2020 10:00 pm - Is the State Street corridor in need of a makeover? That is the question that an urban design firm will tackle in the coming months before releasing a report this fall w...
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Indiana governor poised to discuss teacher pay in speechJan 13, 2020 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is expected to talk during his annual State of the State speech Tuesday about a possible additional boost in school funding...
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Illinois lawmaker seeking Capitol parking for pregnant womenJan 13, 2020 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois legislator wants the state to set aside reserved parking spots for expectant mothers and parents with a newborn child at the Capitol...
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Indiana police arrest man driving pickup missing 1 tireJan 13, 2020 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A man who drove his pickup truck for several miles along Interstate 70 without one of its front tires was arrested after another motorist called 911 ...