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Protesters Rally Outside LaHood’s Office Over Proposed Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP

Protesters Rally Outside LaHood’s Office Over Proposed Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP

ILLINOIS — A group of roughly two dozen protesters gathered outside the U.S. District Courthouse in Downtown Peoria to push back against proposed changes ...

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Expected To Announce Bid For Third Term This Week Amid White House Speculation

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Expected To Announce Bid For Third Term This Week Amid White House Speculation

CHICAGO — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is poised to formally announce his run for a third term later this week, according to a source ...

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Peoria Kroger Closure Sparks Concern and Hope for Food Desert Solutions

Peoria Kroger Closure Sparks Concern and Hope for Food Desert Solutions

ILLINOIS — A prominent Kroger grocery store in Peoria has shut its doors, sparking both alarm and renewed calls for long-term food access solutions ...

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Elgin Police Boost Patrols on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July

Elgin Police Boost Patrols on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July

ILLINOIS — With the Fourth of July approaching, Elgin police have launched a full-scale effort to prevent illegal fireworks, combining neighborhood outreach, increased patrols, ...

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Strong Social Ties Linked To Better Health In Older Adults, New Illinois Study Finds

ILLINOIS — Older adults who maintain strong, diverse relationships with both family and friends are more likely to report better physical and mental health, ...

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Schaumburg Man Charged in Triple Shooting at Elgin Family Gathering

Schaumburg Man Charged in Triple Shooting at Elgin Family Gathering

ILLINOIS — A 26-year-old Schaumburg man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting three people during a family gathering in unincorporated Elgin over ...

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South Elgin Man Charged With 14 Counts in Child P*rnography Case

South Elgin Man Charged With 14 Counts in Child P*rnography Case

ILLINOIS — A South Elgin man is facing serious legal consequences after being charged with 14 felony counts related to child p*rnography, including dissemination, ...

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AT&T to Pay $177 Million in Data Breach Settlement: When Customers Can Expect Payouts

AT&T to Pay $177 Million in Data Breach Settlement: When Customers Can Expect Payouts

ILLINOIS — Millions of current and former AT&T customers may soon receive compensation after a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a $177 million ...

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First Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Illinois This Year Confirmed In Southern Region

ILLINOIS — The first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year has been confirmed in the state’s southern region, marking the ...

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Rockford Police Arrest Four After Chase Leads to Stolen Gun Recovery

Rockford Police Arrest Four After Chase Leads to Stolen Gun Recovery

ILLINOIS — Four individuals, including two teenagers, were arrested in Rockford after a police pursuit on Friday night led to a crash and the ...

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