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Ex-Gov. Says Ex-Convicts Shouldn’t Be Labeled As Felons
Former Gov. Ryan, who served a federal prison term on corruption charges, says the "felon" tag is a burden for someone looking for a job.
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CU Oktoberfest Helps Fill In Gaps For Developmental Services Center
Human services in Illinois have fallen on hard times. But this is a story about a party.
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Macon County Board Approves Clinton Landfill Consent Decree
The Macon County Board is the 13th member of a 14-goverment coalition to endorse a proposed consent decree to keep PCB's and future manufactured gas plant waste out of the Clinton Landfill.
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Fairdale Tornado: Six Months Later
It's been six months since a deadly tornado hit Fairdale, Illinois. Some residents are ready to rebuild, while others prefer not to start new.
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Ebert Romance Captured On Stage
'The Black White Love Play', an original musical written by Jackie Taylor, CEO of Chicago's Black Ensemble Theater, delves into the courtship of Roger and Chaz Ebert, and their more than 20 years of marriage.
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Comptroller: Illinois Just Scraping By On Bills
It's been nine months since Illinois' income tax rate dropped when a temporary tax hike rolled back on January first. And though the state is operating without a budget, Illinois is already spending over 90 percent of what it spent last year...which has already led to a cash shortage.
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Remembering My Sister, Sandy
Texas authorities say Sandra Bland hanged herself in her jail cell, but Sandra Bland's sister, Sharon Cooper, says "she had everything to live for."
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IDOT Officials Warn Budget Impasse Could Hurt Road Repairs
The llinois Department of Transportation may be wrapping up its busy construction season, but the upcoming winter will mean more repairs for road crews to work on next summer. But that depends on getting a state budget in place first.
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GOP Sen. McCarter To Challenge Shimkus In 15th District
Illinois State Senator Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) calls 10-term incumenbent John Shimkus a career politician who's making decisions to appeal to special interests. The Republican is challenging Shimkus in the 33-county 15th Congressional District.
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Illinois Panel OKs Medical Marijuana For Pain Conditions
PTSD, autism, chronic pain syndrome and five other conditions have been added to the list of those that can be treated by marijuana in Illinois. But Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration still has the final say.