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CRAYCRAY HARDIN COUNTY TERRORIST FINALLY ARRESTED…and on NEW CHARGES, too
HARDIN CO., Ill.—The continued ordeals that one Hardin County woman has put many county residents through might actually be coming to an end. And the arrest of Tina Williams, 44, of Cave-in-Rock, has...
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Nightly NewsCap: Another busy news day, with your headlines in AUDIO
Lyndi brings you another busy audio presentation of the Nightly NewsCap for the evening of Wednesday, August 27, 2014…all 13 minutes 51 seconds of it! Topics covered include: Danny Coston’s appeals...
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RE-ELECTION ROAD JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT ROCKIER FOR QUINN
MADELEINE DOUBEK AUG 26, 2014The road to re-election just got a whole lot rockier for Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn. Email records of Quinn’s former chief of staff, Jack Lavin, along with those of two...
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ROLLOVER WRECK ON IL ROUTE 33
LAWRENCE CO.–Preliminary reports are that there has been a rollover vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 11:05 a.m., in Lawrenceville just two miles north of Westport on Route 33. A...
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THE STRANGE CASE OF A LOVELORN JUDGE’S SON AND HIS OP
There are some news articles we put together that just defy description…because we’ve just never seen anything like them before. Ever. And a front-pager in this issue is indeed one of those. We can’t...
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BIDEN AND CHRISTIE TAKE CENTER STAGE IN ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S RACE
BRENDAN BOND AUG 26, 2014The Illinois governor’s race turned in to a big-name bout for a day and Gov. Pat Quinn and Bruce Rauner were relegated to undercard status. Monday’s marquee event was Joe Biden...
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***CONSUMER ALERT*** MADIGAN: HANG UP ON PHONY GOVERNMENT SCAMS
Attorney General Warns Phone Scammers Posing as Government Officials Attempt to Con Illinois Residents Into Sending Money CHICAGO, Ill. – Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents...
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LOCALS NABBED IN PAROLE SWEEP
DENNIS DEON JACKSON SALINE CO., Ill. — Harrisburg residents awakened this morning to the sight of numerous police officers in the area of Vine Street at approximately 7:30 a.m. State’s attorney Mike...
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STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
ILLINOIS— Illinois State Police Sergeant Mark Zimmerman (Dist. 19) has announced a statewide program, which targets four fatal traffic violations, to be implemented during the Labor Day weekend. “Law...
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IDNR SET TO RELEASE FRACKING RULES
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources plans to release rules governing hydraulic fracturing (fracking) this Friday, August 29. SAFE, Illinois People’s Action, and other members of Fair Economy...
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Neighbor Hellbent On Shutting Down Kid’s ‘Illegal’ Lemonade Stand
The Huffington Post | By Hilary Hanson Posted: 08/26/2014 2:45 pm EDT Updated: 08/27/2014 10:59 am EDT When life gives you lemons, stay away from this guy. Doug Wilkey, 61, is fighting to get...
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John Vibes August 29, 2014 The Free Thought Project MIAMI, FL — Several Miami police officers are now under investigation after they were caught on camera using their emergency lights on a trip to a...
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Nightly NewsCap: The news gives us a bit of a break today [AUDIO]
After one of the wildest news weeks in a long time, we got kind of a break today…but we still have some great headlines, so here’s Lyndi with the Nightly NewsCap for the evening of Friday, August 29,...
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Florida Mom Hangs Up On Call About Missing Child To Strip: Cops
The Huffington Post | By Hilary Hanson Posted: 08/28/2014 4:54 pm EDT Updated: 08/28/2014 4:59 pm EDT A Florida mother is accused of hanging up on an officer inquiring about her missing child because...
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PRISONS IN ILLINOIS: WHAT’S THE CURRENT STATE OF OUR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES?
CAITLIN WILSON AUG 29, 2014 As Illinois continues to struggle with its budget, officials are looking everywhere for ways to cut costs, including criminal corrections facilities. Governor Pat Quinn...
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AVERAGE STARTING TEACHER SALARIES IN THE 25 LARGEST ILLINOIS SCHOOL DISTRICTS
KEVIN HOFFMAN AUG 28, 2014 It ain’t easy being a teacher in Illinois these days. Between the state’s pension crisis, fewer job openings and mediocre starting salaries, becoming an educator is not as...
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DOES BRUCE RAUNER WANT TO REDUCE THE ILLINOIS MINIMUM WAGE?
MATT DIETRICH AUG 29, 2014 Gov. Pat Quinn’s campaign debuted a new ad Thursday that minces no words about challenger Bruce Rauner’s stance on the Illinois minimum wage. “Billionaire Bruce Rauner wants...
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CARMI AUTHORITIES RESCUE FALLEN WOMAN AT DAM
WHITE CO.— Authorities have confirmed they have rescued a Carmi woman who they believe may have fallen at the city dam last night. “It appears she may have been there all night,” said Sheriff Doug...
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Reggie Stewart Accused Of Making 10-month-old Take ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’
The Huffington Post | By David Moye Posted: 08/29/2014 1:42 pm EDT Updated: 08/29/2014 5:59 pm EDT A grandfather in Houston, Texas, may be in trouble with the law after allegedly making his...
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Ferguson protesters plan to halt highway traffic on Labor Day
AUGUST 31, 2014 BY GEORGE SELLS FOX 2 NOW FERGUSON, MO (KTVI)-There’s a call from Ferguson protestors that could have an impact on-your- holiday weekend. During the massive, but peaceful “National...
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