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The Flash Index, a monthly index of the Illinois economy shows it at its highest level in more than two years.

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In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he will not be seeking a third term in office in the 2019 election.

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When it comes to state spending, Illinois politicians are giving voters what they want. That’s the problem.

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Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begin Tuesday. Watch them live in this video from NPR, or listen to live special coverage hosted by NPR's Rachel Martin.

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A new study from the University of Illinois finds that a majority of surveyed young adults lack basic financial skills and access to mainstream financial institutions. The study's author said the findings point to a need for more financial education for young adults. 

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Officials in Kankakee County have approved a memorial honoring three former governors from Kankakee, including convicted ex-Gov. George Ryan.

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Mental illness affects more than the afflicted individual – it impacts their relatives and friends, too. An education program starting this month focuses on equipping those people with the knowledge and support they need to help their loved ones.

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 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday completed more than a year of additional study of the North Dakota-to-Illinois Dakota Access oil pipeline, saying the work substantiated its earlier determination that the pipeline poses no significant environmental threats.

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois defeated Kent State 31-24 on Saturday to extend its home-opener win streak to 21 games, the fourth-longest in the nation.

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 The late Sen. John McCain will be honored at an expansive ceremony at Washington's National Cathedral on Saturday. Former President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush will give remarks, along with McCain's longtime friend Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and several others. Three of McCain's children will give readings, and Renee Fleming will perform "Danny Boy" at the late senator's request.