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Davis disavows email calling rival 'street walker'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:01:16 -0400

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois - U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is distancing himself from a GOP supporter who made harsh remarks about a Davis challenger.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays Blackhawks theme

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:01:39 -0400

CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks are getting support for their Stanley Cup bid from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Aurora bookkeeper admits stealing nearly $300,000

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:12:06 -0400

AURORA, Illinois - An Aurora man has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from a suburban Chicago staffing and consulting firm where he worked as a bookkeeper.

2 men indicted in St. Clair County drug scandal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:36:35 -0400

EAST ST. LOUIS, Illinois - A federal grand jury has indicted two men in connection with the arrest of a former St. Clair County judge who resigned over drug charges.

Fire engulfs central Illinois tire facility

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:20:35 -0400

HOOPESTON, Illinois - Firefighters in central Illinois are battling a blaze at a tire-recycling facility that officials fear could go on for days.

Quinn sets July 9 deadline for pension reform deal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:02:06 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Gov. Pat Quinn has set a July 9 deadline for a bipartisan committee to come up with a solution for Illinois' pension crisis.

Last day for some Chicago schools slated to close

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:22:57 -0400

CHICAGO - It is the last day of class for more than two dozen Chicago public schools that are closing their doors for the last time.

Legislature takes action to form pension committee

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:04:07 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - The Illinois Legislature has taken action to create a committee to address the state's $97 billion pension crisis.

St. Clair County clerk resigns amid accusations

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:46:37 -0400

BELLEVILLE, Illinois - The St. Clair County clerk has resigned after an employee accused him of discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.

Memorial planned for 40 cremated remains in Geneva

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:34:06 -0400

GENEVA, Illinois - Cremated remains of seven people have been turned over to next-of-kin three months after they were found along with 40 others in an office storage unit, Kane County Coroner Rob Russell said Wednesday.

Man facing sex trafficking charges for 2nd time

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:32:30 -0400

CHICAGO - A man who was the first person to be convicted in Illinois under the state's new tough human trafficking laws is facing similar charges in Cook County for the same offense.

Special session expected to form pension committee

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:01:46 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Illinois lawmakers have convened a special session in Springfield, where they're expected to move ahead with plans to form a committee to deal with pensions.

East Aurora schools enter into federal agreement

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:43:03 -0400

AURORA, Illinois - The East Aurora School Board will enter into an agreement with the federal government after two students filed complaints alleging they were bullied.

Metropolis church destroyed for 2nd time in a year

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:32:21 -0400

METROPOLIS, Illinois - A southern Illinois congregation said they plan to again rebuild after their church was destroyed for a second time in 13 months.

Ex-Chicago firefighter gets pension from prison

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:30:56 -0400

CHICAGO - A former Chicago firefighter who was convicted in the 1994 slaying of his wife has received more than $55,000 a year in pension payments from behind bars, according to a televised report.

IDOT proposes tolls for Illiana Expressway

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:59:04 -0400

PEOTONE, Illinois - Transportation officials in Illinois have proposed that the planned Illiana Expressway be a tollway.

Chicago Police pull man's body from Lake Michigan

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:47:05 -0400

CHICAGO - Chicago Police have pulled the body of a man from Lake Michigan.

Museum of Science and Industry marks 80th birthday

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:46:13 -0400

CHICAGO - Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry is celebrating its 80th birthday.

Niabi Zoo lions set to get new $3 million home

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:35:03 -0400

COAL VALLEY, Illinois - The three lions at Coal Valley's Niabi (ny-AB'-ee) Zoo are getting a new, $3 million home.

Plan to sell stadium to Wal-Mart draws opposition

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:07:07 -0400

PEORIA, Illinois - Some residents of Peoria are upset about a plan to sell a high school football stadium and nearby softball fields to Wal-Mart.