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Proposal Would Exempt 911 Tapes from Freedom of Information Act

Hearing a panicked called to 911 might provide compelling entertainment, but an Illinois state senator says it probably does not add enough information to make it worth traumatizing, say, a teacher in a school shooting all over again.

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St. John’s Hospital Announces New CEO

New CEO of St. John’s Hospital officially introduced

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Ill. Proposal: Making Guns on 3D Printers Would Require Manufacturers’ License

If you can use a 3-D printer to make a gun, a bill introduced in Illinois would make you get a license as a manufacturer.

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GOP Treasurer Candidates Spar Over Balanced Budget Lawsuits

Candidates for state treasurer are at odds over how to assure that Illinois has a balanced budget.

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Train Derails in Lowder, Two Injured

Two people were injured after a train derailed in Lowder early Thursday morning.

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Police Seek Tips on Rochester High School Vandalism

Police are still trying to figure out who damaged a concession stand at Rochester High School and they’re looking for the public’s help.

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Water Main Break Reduces Monroe St. Downtown

Yet another water main break is diverting traffic near downtown Springfield and some businesses are being affected.

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Epileptic Sangamon Co. Inmate Says He Was Attacked During Seizure

Sues Sangamon County

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Ex-Speaker Hastert Is Optimistic Immigration Can Be Resolved Soon

Favors Senate-passed bill

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88k Illinoisans Sign up for Health Care Through Exchanges

More than 88,000 Illinois residents signed up for private health insurance during the first four months of the nation’s new insurance marketplace system.

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