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Aretha Franklin's voice is the voice of America. No other contemporary artist embodied the nation's brash optimism with as much flair, nor exemplified its sorrow-forged resilience as convincingly. No one better expressed American joy. Her murmurs gave shape to a sensuality that defeated repressive moral codes and replaced them with the commandments of tenderness, of sweet bitter love. Her high notes made hope happen. When she sang, we remembered that we could walk on the moon.

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The Field Director for U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis was arrested last night for aggravated battery at a campaign event for Davis' opponent.

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Republicans held their annual rally at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield Wednesday with a message of party unity.  Bruce Rauner still holds the top office in state government. But as he pushes for re-election, he’s trying to appease conservatives who feel betrayed and whose support he needs to win a second term. 

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A recent Supreme Court decision limiting regulations for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers in California could affect patients in Illinois.

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In an effort to deliver a message of unity in the Republican party, both statewide and nationally, Gov. Bruce Rauner offered a rare show of support for the Commander in Chief at Wednesday's GOP rally in Springfield. 

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Illinois State Police and the FBI are investigating an employee in the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s office.

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A group is criticizing Republican Congressman Rodney Davis for taking $33,000 this election cycle from companies that make or distribute prescription opioids. The group says he has taken about $95,000 from such companies over his entire career.

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It'll be several months before SIU Trustees settle on a new President for the system.

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A new Illinois law will require hospitals to ensure that sexual assault victims receive timely treatment from someone trained to examine them.

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​Governor Bruce Rauner has signed legislation providing extended public assistance for entry-level job trainees at Carle.