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Gov. Pritzker releases details of graduated tax plan
A graduated income tax plan would raise taxes on those earning more than $250,000 a year while cutting taxes for the 97 …
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Springfield man accused of killing deputy arrested in Lincoln
ROCKFORD - McHenry County sheriff's deputy Jake Keltner volunteered for a team that chased "the worst of the worst" crim…
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Lincoln wins, will face Southeast for sectional title
The first quarter was flawless for Lincoln High School at both ends, but the Railers' offense was brilliant to open up a…
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Dollar Tree Inc. to close up to 390 Family Dollar stores
Dollar Tree to close up to 390 Family Dollar stores By Michelle Chapmanand Anne D'InnocenzioThe Associated Press NEW YOR…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Ward 7 flier decries McMenamin's 'tantrums'
An image of an angry chess player's hand graces a flier in race for Ward 7 alderman."Tantrums are for children ..." it s…
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Why wood floors are suddenly the design of the moment
When you first enter the foyer of designer Katie Ridder and her architect husband Peter Pennoyer's house in New York's Dutchess County, you can't help but be surprised by the durable lavender ceramic hexagonal tiles that cover the floor. But take...
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Illinois bag tax remains a work in progress, sponsor says
A proposal to tax bags used by customers in stores took a first step Wednesday, although the bill's sponsor said details…
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Hotel, entertainment center would replace downtown parking ramp
A major redevelopment that would include demolishing an old parking ramp and replacing it with a 95-room hotel is in the…
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Woman says Madigan didn't act on harassment complaints
A former campaign worker for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan whose federal lawsuit claims her career was hindered…
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Felony charges dropped against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock
After four years of legal twists and turns that rose to the level of either high comedy or incredible drama, the public …
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Springfield could keep Lincoln Home open during federal shutdown
If a federal shutdown were to happen, Springfield would now be able to approach the National Park Service with the optio…
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Southeast moves into sectional title game with win over Central
The Southeast High School boys basketball team wanted to dial up its defensive pressure in the second half.It showed rig…
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GCMS tops Pleasant Plains in UIS supersectional
Pleasant Plains High School boys basketball coach Kyle Weber knew his team's chances, even more than in most games, woul…
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Springfield had two dozen sites listed in 'The Green Book'
Between at least the 1930s and 1970s, travel in America could be difficult, even dangerous, for African-Americans. To he…
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State's revenues will fall short of budget needs
The Illinois legislature's financial forecasters said Tuesday they expect the state to fall about $184 million short of …
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Police object to only one license plate on Illinois vehicles
Illinois law enforcement groups want to pump the brakes on proposed legislation that would do away with a requirement th…
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