News Around Illinois – December 24, 2019
RANTOUL – An agreement for the village of Rantoul to acquire 65-acres of land from the Warner farming family for use as a new sports complex won unanimous approval from village trustees Monday night.
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Durbin Criticizes Fellow Senators For Prejudging Impeachment Trial
Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says some of his colleagues have gone too far in public comments about President Trump's impeachment.
Smith Scores 19 points As Missouri Beats Illinois 63-56
Dru Smith scored 19 points, Javon Pickett added 17 off the bench, and Missouri beat Illinois 63-56.
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