CHICAGO (AP) — A nonpartisan watchdog group has released a report citing major concerns with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget plan for next year....
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Congressman Mike Bost will be making another stop in Southern IL as a part of his listening tour. The Congressman will be at the...
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CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago street gang member who was dismissed from a high-paying Illinois Department of Corrections job, but later reinstated, was awarded...
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois Army National Guard staff sergeant has been arrested on aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges. Illinois State Police on Thursday arrested 33-year-old...
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois House Democrats have sent a clear message to Gov. Bruce Rauner that they disagree with his proposed cuts to human services...
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A crash in rural Ava Tuesday evening which left one person injured is under investigation. The accident happened just after 8 pm Tuesday on...
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A measure extending Illinois’ medical marijuana program beyond 2017 has passed an Illinois Senate committee. The Senate Executive Committee approved the measure Wednesday...
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The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is back up and running after a restoration of social service grants. Gov. Bruce Rauner had originally announced that $26...
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Legislation to provide $63 million in back wages owed to state workers is heading to the Illinois Senate. The Senate executive committee...
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Tom Miller speaks with Marion Mayor Bob Butler about the growth of the city and the various businesses that are opening their doors in...
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Bob Butler 05-06-2015