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JOURNAL STAR: Census estimates Peoria lost residents quickest among large Illinois cities in 2017
The Peoria Journal Star is reporting, “Residents are leaving Peoria at a faster rate than… Go to Article
TRIBUNE: Sweet heist on final day of candy and snacks exhibition at McCormick Place
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “A thief pulled off a sweet heist at McCormick Place,… Go to Article
HERALD AND REVIEW: So much sediment, nowhere to put it: Lake Decatur dredging delayed by problem at storage site
The Decatur Herald and Review is reporting, “Crews dredging sediment from Lake Decatur have been… Go to Article
TRIBUNE: Chicago’s population down third year in a row — but we’re still ahead of Houston: census
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “It’s no secret that there’s been a friendly competition brewing… Go to Article
WCIA: Museum needs money to save artifacts
WCIA is reporting, “The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Foundation wants your help saving… Go to Article
REGISTER STAR: Manufacturing remains strength for Rockford region
The Rockford Register Star is reporting, “Manufacturing is a bright spot in the Rockford region’s… Go to Article
AP: List of top baby names in Illinois includes Noah, Olivia
The AP is reporting, “The most popular baby names in Illinois last year? Noah and… Go to Article
TRIBUNE: At least 15 trains halted as police investigate unattended luggage at Ogilvie
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “At least 15 trains were held up at Ogilvie Transportation… Go to Article
THE SOUTHERN: Illinois had record-setting 114 million visitors last year
The Southern Illinoisan is reporting, “Illinois saw a record-number of visitors last year. Gov. Bruce… Go to Article
JOURNAL STAR: Riverfront Village demolition won’t stop Riverfront Market this weekend
The Peoria Journal Star is reporting, “The Riverfront Village platform is still being carted away,… Go to Article
AP: O’Hare opens first new gates in 25 years
The AP is reporting, “O’Hare International Airport in Chicago has some new gates for the… Go to Article
TRIBUNE: EpiPen shortage hits Illinois: ‘This is a life-threatening issue’
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “A shortage of EpiPens is alarming patients in Illinois and… Go to Article
TRIBUNE: Metra will test new fare structure, one-day pass
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “Metra is tinkering with its fare structure, hoping to attract… Go to Article
AP: Illinois nurses to complete sexual assault training sooner
The AP is reporting, “A new amendment to proposed legislation in Illinois would require hospitals… Go to Article
DAILY HERALD: Elgin ends 45-year ban on ice cream trucks, carts
The Daily Herald is reporting, “After 45 years of an ice cream ban that over… Go to Article
JOURNAL-REGISTER: Kidzeum nears opening day as work, fundraising continue
The State Journal-Register is reporting, “As the Kidzeum of Health and Science gets closer to… Go to Article
AP: AG sues over alleged predatory lending targeting retirees
The AP is reporting, ” Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office is suing a company for… Go to Article
JOURNAL-REGISTER: Meet the Springfield Fire Department’s first female division chief
The State Journal-Register is reporting, “In 1994, Springfield got its first female firefighter, Melanie Bryant…. Go to Article
JOURNAL-REGISTER: Presidential library publishes digital archive of papers from Lincoln’s first 33 years
The State Journal-Register is reporting, “The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library announced today that it is… Go to Article
AP: Duckworth, daughter make Senate history
The AP is reporting, “Tiny Maile Pearl made Senate history Thursday without making a sound…. Go to Article