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Indiana foster dad who adopted 4 boys calls it `God's work'Nov 30, 2019 6:00 am - EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - A familiar face stood on the front steps to Richard Colacecchi's house three years ago. "When he showed up and I opened the door, his eyes got bi...
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$20 million in projects planned for central Illinois airportNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - SAVOY, Ill. (AP) - More than $20 million in construction is planned at Willard Airport in central Illinois during the next two years. The News-Gazette reports that the w...
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EXCHANGE: Artist honored for work she once kept anonymousNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - A few years ago, E.K. Anna Hennequet had a moment of inspiration, so she took out a Post-it Note and began drawing. She drew a bird with attitude....
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Indiana residents speak out on proposed BMV gender ruleNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana residents spoke out at a hearing about a proposed rule regarding a policy that allows residents who do not identify as male or female to choo...
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EXCHANGE: Bones found at former cemetery spark reactionNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. (AP) - Malissa Blanchard doesn't know if any of her ancestors were buried in the former Douglas-Lawnridge Cemetery in Washington Park, but she can'...
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50,000 deer taken in first weekend, 15% dropNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - State officials say hunters in Illinois took a total of 50,173 deer during the first weekend of the firearm season Nov. 22-24. The preliminary t...
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Wisconsin nonprofit rescue finds homes for kittensNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) - Angela Kadlec cradled a tiny kitten belly-down in her hand while feeding the hungry baby formula in a syringe. The orphan was found outside in th...
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Soil removal begins at NW Indiana site for logistics centerNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) - Crews have begun removing tainted soil from a northwestern Indiana site where a company plans to build a large logistics center. The $26.6 mill...
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Even if a Chicago casino beats Rivers in revenue, could it make a profit?Nov 30, 2019 12:00 am - After years of pushing a Las Vegas-style casino to boost tourism and much-needed revenue, Chicago's leaders seemingly hit the jackpot when Illinois lawmakers approved on...
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Trump impeachment drive has similarities to Wisconsin recallNov 29, 2019 6:00 am - MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A divisive leader drove the opposition to extreme measures. The political climate was toxic - with little civil debate or middle ground. The clash e...