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After two years of challenging weather, runners in Saturday's 2017 Illinois Marathon finally got a break. Conditions were dry with temperatures in the mid-40s, though wind gusts topped 20 mph. Organizers say this year's events included more than 17,000 people.
Governor Bruce Rauner was asked Friday why he’s changed his position on an abortion law since the 2014 campaign. At issue is whether Illinois should repeal a prohibition on using state money for the procedure. The restriction affects state employees and low-income people on government health programs.
The city of Danville is holding a rally on Saturday to celebrate the league title won by their minor-league hockey team, the Danville Dashers of the Federal Hockey League.
A federal court has taken just three days to reject the appeal of imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich seeking a third sentencing.
Roger Ebert Fellows Joe Longo, Mariah Schaefer, and Jason Yue talk about the films for the 2017 Ebertfest.
