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Flooding from Hurricane Harvey has been widespread across Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas. While the storm has dissipated, water remains in many homes.

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With Labor Day parades stepping off across Illinois today, Democratic politicians are thinking about how to win back the once-solid support of union members.

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The Illini football team made their home opener more exciting than fans might have wanted, beating Ball State 24-21 in Champaign on Saturday.

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Illinois State Representative Brandon Phelps has stepped down. The Harrisburg Democrat's resignation from the seat he's held in the 118th District in southern Illinois since 2003 was effective Friday.  

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A monthly survey indicates the Illinois economy continues to be sluggish, but growing. 

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A federal agency has rejected an application by Great Lakes Basin Transportation, Inc. to build a railroad through northern Illinois from Wisconsin to Indiana. 

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Lovie Smith's second Illini football team kicks off the season Saturday against the Ball State Cardinals from Muncie, Indiana and the Mid-American Conference.

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The Kenyan Ambassador to the United States hopes all parties abide by an upcoming court ruling on the country's most recent presidential election.

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The Kenyan Ambassador to the United States hopes an exhibit at the University of Illinois' Krannert Art Museum draws people from both countries together. 

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 A wide-reaching overhaul of the way Illinois funds schools has been signed into law.  Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the measure, SB1947, Thursday at a Chicago school.