STATE NEWS
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1 in 3 Illinoisans living in, near poverty
A new report finds that one-third of Illinois residents are living in or near poverty, even more than during the depths of the Great Recession. Read More -
18 heads found at airport were sent for cremation
A shocker at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport! But not so much when the facts were known. Read More -
IDOT wants 'found money' to pay for transportation projects
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking authorization to spend $675 million in “found money.†Read More -
Two hospitalized after St. Louis school shooting
Police say a gunman walked into a business school in downtown St. Louis and shot an administrator in the chest before shooting himself. Read More -
Quinn holds 1st summit on employment diversity
Gov. Pat Quinn is focusing on equal opportunity and diversity in hiring to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Read More -
Fertilizer industry promotes conservation
Illinois farmers have been urged to conserve their nutrients as much as possible, with a goal of full participation in these practices by 2025. Read More -
NIU president helps VP Biden's gun task force
Northern Illinois University President John Peters has provided input to Vice President Joe Biden's task force on reducing gun violence. Read More -
Illinois float among 8 in inauguration parade
The Presidential Inaugural Committee says a float honoring Illinois will be among eight commissioned in Monday's parade after President Obama is sworn in. Read More -
IDES announces office closings
The Illinois Department of Employment Security has announced it is closing seven offices and reducing staff by nearly 200 people. Read More
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