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3 weeks ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, National
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to keynote Governor’s Day brunch
IL Democratic County Charis' Association attracts yet another big-name speaker.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National
More than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home
State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Friday that Johanna and Clark Morgan previously ran a crematory in Chicago Heights, south of Chicago, which had its license revoked last year after authorities discovered improperly stored bodies and hundreds of cremated remains that had never been returned to their families.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National
15-year-old dressed as a clown stabbed a man to death in random attack, police say
Police in East St. Louis, Illinois, found the body of 78-year-old John W. Allen of Jennings, Missouri, in a street Monday. Jennings is also in the St. Louis area.
UPDATE: Man denied pre-trial release in case of infant death in Christian County
The judge said Williamson is a "clear and present danger," according to court records.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in World
Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
3 weeks ago in World
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local
Budzinski hears from Illinois farmers facing tough economy
“What’s critical too is if they have a federal partner in Washington, D.C. that invests in these types of programs,” said Budzinski.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare
The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families
Feds issued $100B in refunds to corporations, but there is no reprieve for consumers who paid higher prices.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
UPDATE: ‘I’m embarrassed by it’: Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer
Welch defends office’s handling of Benton’s sexual harassment cases.
3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
Horace Mann: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $443.5 million in the period.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National
Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation
One of the defendants, Edward James Porter of Illinois, allegedly called an unnamed witness on July 31 and threatened to kill them and their family, according to an affidavit.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Beloved longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire at the end of the season
A 6-foot-5 right-hander selected by the Cubs in the eighth round of the 1973 draft out of Cal Poly, Krukow posted a 124-117 career record with a 3.90 ERA over 14 seasons from 1976-1989 with Chicago, Philadelphia and the final seven for the Giants.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Cam Lewis seeing more reps at Bears safety after Coby Bryant injury
Lewis has been filling in for Coby Bryant since he left practice Monday with an apparent left leg injury.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
Wilson hopes to unseat Budzinski
He is a Navy veteran and Champaign County Board member.
3 weeks ago in IL State News
Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser
The annual event, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois, draws thousands of participants.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Back yard of Auburn home dug up in case of woman missing since 1987
It's the latest move in the re-investigation of the case.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.
