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Swarming Illinois Defense Leads To 38-10 Win Over Rutgers
Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried red-hot Illinois past Rutgers 38-10 on Saturday.
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Impeachment Inquiry Catch-Up: A Vote By House Democrats Makes It Official
Here's what you need to know about the events of an historic week in Washington and what may be around the corner.
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‘Moderate Growth Path’ For State Economy As Flash Index Drops In October
The Flash Index to the Illinois economy took a slight dip in October, dropping to 105.3, from its September reading of 105.5. Any reading above 100 from the Flash Index means economic growth, and by that standard, the state’s economy has been growing since 2012.
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Illinois Lawmaker Charged With Bribery Resigns
State Representative Luis Arroyo has resigned, one week after his arrest on federal bribery charges.
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Shimkus Now Reconsidering Retirement, Might Run For Another Term In Congress
Two months after announcing that he would not seek another term in Congress, U.S. Rep. John Shimkus said Thursday that he will be taking the weekend to reconsider it.
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Planned Parenthood Administrator Recalls Stepped-Up State Inspections As Hearing Ends
The top administrator at Missouri’s sole abortion provider testified during the last day of a hearing that state officials had become increasingly combative in relations with the clinic during the past year.
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Illinois Issues: IL Report Card Now Has Even More Data
The Illinois State Board of Education released its new report card on Wednesday. That name makes it sound like gives schools a grade, which it does. But there’s much more to it than that.
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Decatur Teaching Assistants Union Suspends Strike, Without A Contract
Teaching assistants and other aides at the Decatur school district are suspending their strike and returning to work Friday morning.
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Economy Is Key Driver As Community College Enrollment Declines Again
Enrollment declined at Illinois community colleges again this fall, driven in part by a strong economy and low unemployment.
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A Woman’s Grief Led To A Mental Health Crisis And A $21,634 Hospital Bill
A woman in Illinois spent five days in the hospital undergoing psychiatric care to help her through a mental health crisis. The bill she got is about the same price as a new Honda Civic.