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Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction
Appeal challenges law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.
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Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its tax breaks
In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker last month called for a two-year “pause” on data center tax breaks, citing rising household electric bills.
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Progressive states revive push to tax the rich as wealth disparity deepens across the US
The Illinois Statehouse so far has not moved on imposing a millionaire tax
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City is a step closer to buying this $445,000 armored truck
Williams wants budget cuts for all departments.
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Hottest Marches in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Marches in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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UPDATE: Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Several tornadoes formed across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, but the exact number won’t be available until officials conduct damage surveys.
2 weeks ago
Rise in gas prices squeezing drivers and gas station owners
"I figured it was going to go up because of the war."
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Responding to federal threat, legislation would protect Illinois waterways
The urgency comes as the Trump administration looks to roll back federal protections for some ‘seasonal’ waters that can temporarily dry up.
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Biotechnology company to invest $1.5 billion in Illinois plasma-processing plan
‘We aren’t just celebrating jobs and buildings,’ state senator says.
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Chicago Bears agree to deals with safety Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush Jr., AP sources say
The 26-year-old Bryant — named after the Los Angeles Lakers great — was a key part of a defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL and helped Seattle win its second Super Bowl championship last season.
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No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon
Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State, No. 9 Illinois and No. 11 Nebraska earned byes through the first three rounds and will begin play in the quarterfinals on Friday.
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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Dusty May and Illinois’ Keaton Wagler take top AP All-Big Ten honors
Illinois' Keaton Wagler was the unanimous choice for freshman of the year in voting by a panel of 16 media members who cover the Big Ten.
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UPDATE: Storms and tornadoes possible, but uncertainty remains -NWS
Tornadoes rated EF-3 are possible earlier, then more heavy rain and high winds overnight, says NWS.
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Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies to answer calls in Moweaqua
"There will be a larger demand on the limited staff I have," said Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds.
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Springfield couple arrested after young girl tied up, severely beaten
Willie Wardlow III, 32, and Ashley Wardlow, 40, were arrested Sunday and face various charges.
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Cuts are ahead for District 186
Also - board turns back a proposal to start school during the Illinois State Fair.
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NWS: Severe weather an ‘enhanced’ possibility Tuesday
Hail and heavy rain may be the biggest threats.
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Doctor’s 20-year quest helps baseball star Dick Allen reach the Hall of Fame
Champaign physician Dr. Fletcher turns decades-long advocacy into a book and upcoming documentary about the overlooked slugger and his legacy.
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Proposal would force insurers to cover seizure detectors
The bill has bipartisan support.
