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Pritzker OKs legislative maps despite criticism from Republicans, minority voter groupsSep 24, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed off on new electoral maps the legislature will use for the next decade, despite concerns from certain groups, including...
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4 companies seek to revive stalled Terre Haute casino plansSep 23, 2021 7:00 am - TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - Two companies that already operate casinos in Indiana are among four seeking to take over the stalled effort to open a new casino in Terre Haute...
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Lawsuits filed over explosion that killed 3 Chicago menSep 23, 2021 7:00 am - NORTH UTICA, Ill. (AP) - Three Chicago men killed in a explosion while fishing and making a fire unwittingly picked up an explosive rod that was left behind during a dem...
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Republicans push redistricting plan through Indiana HouseSep 23, 2021 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Republicans forced their redistricting plan for congressional and legislative seats through the Indiana House on Thursday, casting aside objections t...
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Police: Body in river was missing Illinois State studentSep 23, 2021 7:00 am - BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) - A body discovered in a river nearly three weeks ago has been confirmed as a graduate student missing from Illinois State University, authorities...
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Dozens of Afghan children arrive in Chicago after evacuationSep 23, 2021 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Dozens of Afghan children have arrived in Chicago as refugees evacuated from Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal continue to reach American cities, off...
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Illinois to invest more than $40 million in workforce trainingSep 23, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that the state will award more than $40 million in workforce training grants, focusing on communities hardest hit by ...
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Could Chicago expand Soldier Field to keep Bears? It would be tough, architects saySep 23, 2021 1:00 am - Mayor Lori Lightfoot is determined to improve Soldier Field to convince the Bears to remain in Chicago, but her hands may be tied by the constraints of a lakefront seati...
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Biden coming back to Illinois, plans to encourage COVID-19 shotsSep 23, 2021 1:00 am - President Joe Biden will make his second trip to Illinois since July, arriving in Chicago Wednesday to push COVID-19 vaccines with a focus on employers. The president wi...
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Families of 3 men killed in Starved Rock explosion file lawsuitSep 23, 2021 1:00 am - • This report was produced in partnership with the Chicago Sun-Times. For related coverage, visit chicago.suntimes.com. ...