Fire Damages Smithfield Foods Plant In Monmouth
Fire damaged the meat processing plant run by Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods in Monmouth Monday evening. Crews from nine fire departments were called in to fight the fire.
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Illinois Issues: What’s Up With The Judicial ‘Smackdown’ Of Remap Referendums?
The most recent attempt at changing the way legislative districts are drawn might have had a shot — had only the proposal left the auditor general out of the equation.
Consequences Of The Political Divide; Campus Jihad; Honoring Fallen Police Officers
On the 21st: We look back to our very first show where we explored the consequences of the political divide. Plus, a replay of our conversation with a Chicago playwright about the plight of young Muslim-Americans, and a conversation with police officers honoring those who died in the line of duty.
Illinois Above Average In Accommodating Working Families
Illinois is doing a better job than most other states when it comes to protecting and accommodating working families. That’s the conclusion of national study.
Illinois Opens Smith Era With 52-3 Win Over Murray State
Wes Lunt threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns and Kendrick Foster ran for a pair of 56-yard touchdowns to give new Illinois coach Lovie Smith his first win, 52-3 over Murray State.