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JOURNAL STAR: Peoria airport shatters passenger record in March
The Peoria Journal Star is reporting, “The area’s passenger airport continues to shatter its own… Go to Article
TRIBUNE: Yes, there’s more ‘rare’ April snow in the forecast, Chicago
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “For the fifth time this month, snow is expected to… Go to Article
SUN-TIMES: Researchers look to Chicago families to help trace the roots of autism
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting, “Chicago researchers are spearheading efforts to find the complex biological… Go to Article
REGISTER STAR: Peregrine falcon lays third egg in Rockford, rebounding after wiped out in Illinois
The Rockford Register Star is reporting, “The third time’s the charm for a peregrine falcon… Go to Article
NEWS-DEMOCRAT: New 12-foot, stainless steel sculpture coming to Belleville
The Belleville News-Democrat is reporting, “As a boy, Tyler Stinson welded dragonflies with stones glued… Go to Article
JOURNAL STAR: Jessie White urges teens to sign up for organ donor registry
The Peoria Journal Star is reporting, “Secretary of State Jesse White encouraged Springfield high school… Go to Article
HERALD-SPECTATOR: Big plans still in store for iconic Leaning Tower of Niles, officials say
The Niles Herald-Spectator is reporting, “Niles leaders are looking to have the Leaning Tower of… Go to Article
PANTAGRAPH: Illinois’ only national scenic river named one of the most threatened waterways
The Bloomington Pantagraph is reporting, “Alarmed by toxic coal ash seeping into Illinois’ only national… Go to Article
CBS: University Of Chicago Gets Final Approval For New Trauma Center, To Open May 1
CBS is reporting, “For the first time in 27 years, the South Side of Chicago… Go to Article
NEWS-DEMOCRAT: Have you seen the viral video of the boy yodeling at a Southern Illinois Walmart?
The Belleville News-Democrat is reporting, “A Southern Illinois boy who yodeled a Hank Williams tune in… Go to Article
THE SOUTHERN: SIUC still has several steps to take before restructuring
The Southern Illinoisan is reporting, “Last fall, the newly minted chancellor of Southern Illinois University… Go to Article
SUN-TIMES: New Pace bus express lanes open Monday on the Edens from Chicago to Northbrook
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting, “Rush-hour could turn into less of a headache for some… Go to Article
AP: 25 Illinois schools will get Bicentennial tech program award
The AP is reporting, “Illinois Bicentennial coordinators will award 25 schools across the state a… Go to Article
TRIBUNE: CTA brings the heat for a little longer at ‘L’ stations
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “Chicagoans are finding April to be a crueler month than… Go to Article
DAILY HERALD: Microbreweries could be coming to Arlington Heights
The Daily Herald is reporting, “Arlington Heights officials are crafting new rules that would allow… Go to Article
JOURNAL-REGISTER: 2 dead as outbreak related to synthetic pot use hits 56 people in Illinois
The State Journal-Register is reporting, “At least two people have died in Illinois following a… Go to Article
JOURNAL-REGISTER: Steel plow, cellphone, the Pill top list of best Illinois innovations, inventions
The State Journal-Register is reporting, “Voters have chosen agricultural breakthroughs, high-tech triumphs and life-saving ideas… Go to Article
SUN-TIMES: Metra to stop selling tickets on website in June
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting, “Metra announced Monday morning that it would stop selling tickets… Go to Article
AP: Rockford man is world’s oldest ice luge competitor
The AP is reporting, “A Rockford man is the oldest ice luge racer in the… Go to Article
AP: Thousands in Illinois join US anti-gun violence marches
The AP is reporting, “Thousands of students and activists protested across Illinois to press for… Go to Article